Richie: Once Again, Texas May Have No Say in the Matter
Below is a statement from Texas Democratic Party Chair Boyd Richie regarding the failure of HB 2017, legislation that would have moved the 2008 primary election date.
"The inability of the State's Republican leaders to pass legislation to move the Primary Election date is another example of their failure to provide leadership that would benefit all Texans. Texas voters, no matter what political affiliation, had the opportunity to have a greater voice in the presidential nominating process. Regrettably, Lt. Governor Dewhurst, Senate Republicans, and the Republican leadership, perhaps due to their preoccupation with vote suppression legislation, could not pass a piece of legislation that could have benefited our great state.
Although the primary date legislation was endorsed by both the Texas Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Texas, the failure of this legislation means Texas voters will more than likely be ignored and forced to accept the Presidential Nominee that was elected by other states. As the second most populous state, it is unacceptable that the Democratic and Republican nominees for President could potentially be decided before Texas voters have a chance to weigh in. The failure of Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and Senate Republicans deny Texas voters the voice we should have, whether we vote for Democrats or Republicans."
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