A Candid Conversation About Democratic Politics In Texas

[Shell_Seas]

Reckoning with the reality.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/a-candid-conversation-about-democratic




The SDEC (State Democratic Executive Committee) will vote on the next Chair of the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) on Saturday (3/29). Based on everything I’ve heard, I believe the SDEC intends to elect Kendall Scudder. If Scudder can do the job and whip the party into shape, great. We’re all sick of Texas Democrats failing in this state, and our expectations need to be high.

I’ve had reservations about Scudder due to his involvement with the TDP during a time when it was struggling, and because many on the SDEC seemed more loyal to him out of personal friendships rather than seriously considering other candidates. But because I have reservations, that doesn’t mean that Scudder would do a lousy job. I only want Democrats to stop losing.

In recent weeks, there has been much concern about whether Scudder was even eligible to be Chair based on his position with the Dallas Central Appraisal. Earlier this week, he resigned from that position. Now, there is no question about whether he is eligible. His resignation also indicates that the SDEC is likely to pick him.

For the record, I think several of the Chair candidates are perfectly capable and would do a good job in the position, but it’s hard to beat out personal loyalty.