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Blame the Democrats; Blame the Republicans; Blame the Greens
RECEIVED Wed., March 10, 2004
Dear Editor,
Let me just say first, I was totally opposed to re-redistricting and the GOP agenda in general, however while I agree with many of Nichols' points, why blame the GOP for the lack of options at the voter box ["Disenfranchised in District 10," News, March 5]? It's the DNC that have once again wimped out and refused to run in any districts that are not a surefire win. In this one limited instance, the DNC should take some lessons from the GOP – which is running a $2 million campaign in District 25 – which is 62% Democrat. I believe District 21 is only 55% GOP, and the DNC just throws the district away. At least give the GOP a run for their money against the extreme right candidate Lamar Smith.
I can only hope there will a Green Party option in districts 21 and 10. But given their record lately, they'll probably run in 25 instead and try to mess up the Democrats chances.
Let me just say first, I was totally opposed to re-redistricting and the GOP agenda in general, however while I agree with many of Nichols' points, why blame the GOP for the lack of options at the voter box ["Disenfranchised in District 10," News, March 5]? It's the DNC that have once again wimped out and refused to run in any districts that are not a surefire win. In this one limited instance, the DNC should take some lessons from the GOP – which is running a $2 million campaign in District 25 – which is 62% Democrat. I believe District 21 is only 55% GOP, and the DNC just throws the district away. At least give the GOP a run for their money against the extreme right candidate Lamar Smith.
I can only hope there will a Green Party option in districts 21 and 10. But given their record lately, they'll probably run in 25 instead and try to mess up the Democrats chances.
Krissy Morrow