Contributors to Democratic candidates over the past few years may wonder what’s the likelihood that their dollars would be financing a winnable race.
In fact, you may be wondering the same thing about your contribution to Blake’s campaign.
Let me tell you why this isn’t the case.
Recent polls show that more people identify themselves as Democrats than Republicans. (Texas has been referred to as a “Purple State” It is true that if too many independents combine with Republicans, the pendulum swings against the Democrats.
Fortunately, a libertarian named Jack Armstrong has announced for place 9. It is likely that he will siphon “Tea Party” votes from the Republican opponent. Eva Guzman was appointed by Rick Perry to place 9. She has an opponent accusing Perry of making an unethical appointment.
These two are likely to be imbroiled in negative slugfest in the Republican primary. Some of their supporters for the loser are likely to either abstain or vote for Blake. Perry only received 39% of the vote in the last governor’s race. He is even less popular now. One of the experts on politics on CNN recently predicted a Democratic win for the governor’s seat. The top of the ticket will be of immense help.
Blake should be able to help in other state-wide races because he has spent the past 36 years living in East Texas. He can pull votes that normally will be Republican votes.
Having said all of this, the effort requires money. Blake has loaned his campaign money and he will do so again, but he can’t do it alone.
Having Blake as the only Democrat on the Court will not completely cure the problem of having 87% of the court’s opinions in favor the insurance industry, but it will be a start. It’s time to draw some blood from the side of the Republican/insurance dynasty.
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