Yep, pretty much. As a former Texas (Collin Co) Democratic precinct chair, I can attest that I had very little support from the TDP or the CCDP for that matter. As to leadership, I 100% agree. The former Chair of the CCDP was a staunch ally of Hinojosa, with similar leadership style (none) and similar results (losses year after year). Af…
Yep, pretty much. As a former Texas (Collin Co) Democratic precinct chair, I can attest that I had very little support from the TDP or the CCDP for that matter. As to leadership, I 100% agree. The former Chair of the CCDP was a staunch ally of Hinojosa, with similar leadership style (none) and similar results (losses year after year). After the disappointments of 2020, allied precinct chairs organized to force changes we thought would help us to win elections; Rawlins treated our efforts as an attack and fomented civil war that finally ended when we elected someone else to replace him. Outcome: the first Democratic state rep elected from Collin Co in 30 years. But it took tremendous efforts on the part of hundreds of activists to make that happen, there was zero support from the TDP, and the CCDP only changes because activists won the difficult and costly civil war.
The SDEC people all seemingly have close relationships with Hinojosa. Not saying that's a bad thing, but it's definitely clouding their judgement when it comes to ensuring winning elections.
That’s not an accurate statement. Many in the SDEC have been trying to hold the leaders accountable including no-confidence votes and special research investments (ignored by TDP) Hinojosa won because the DELEGATES to the State Convention were recruited, bussed, housed and likely given expense money to vote for him along with long-standing friendships with other activists. He’s a good politician.
I also need to correct something in the article. SDEC members are not elected by precinct chairs. They are elected at the State Convention by the DELEGATES to the convention. Many many of them not precinct chairs but regular voters, and those recruited delegates (who attend the March Senatorial District Conventions) who block vote according to their ‘sponsor’. I agree with much of your take on the lack of infrastructure. In the event of an opening on the SDEC, the nomination comes from the precinct chairs and county chairs in the district then the SDEC votes in the replacement.
I voted for SDEC member at the convention, and recently at SD22 special election. I am a precinct chair and a delegate. Thanks for that clarification. It's only precinct chairs at special elections, then, I am assuming.
Precinct chairs and the county chair make a nomination for the current SDEC members to vote on. Barring any issue, the SDEC usually approved that nomination.
Yep, pretty much. As a former Texas (Collin Co) Democratic precinct chair, I can attest that I had very little support from the TDP or the CCDP for that matter. As to leadership, I 100% agree. The former Chair of the CCDP was a staunch ally of Hinojosa, with similar leadership style (none) and similar results (losses year after year). After the disappointments of 2020, allied precinct chairs organized to force changes we thought would help us to win elections; Rawlins treated our efforts as an attack and fomented civil war that finally ended when we elected someone else to replace him. Outcome: the first Democratic state rep elected from Collin Co in 30 years. But it took tremendous efforts on the part of hundreds of activists to make that happen, there was zero support from the TDP, and the CCDP only changes because activists won the difficult and costly civil war.
The SDEC people all seemingly have close relationships with Hinojosa. Not saying that's a bad thing, but it's definitely clouding their judgement when it comes to ensuring winning elections.
That’s not an accurate statement. Many in the SDEC have been trying to hold the leaders accountable including no-confidence votes and special research investments (ignored by TDP) Hinojosa won because the DELEGATES to the State Convention were recruited, bussed, housed and likely given expense money to vote for him along with long-standing friendships with other activists. He’s a good politician.
I also need to correct something in the article. SDEC members are not elected by precinct chairs. They are elected at the State Convention by the DELEGATES to the convention. Many many of them not precinct chairs but regular voters, and those recruited delegates (who attend the March Senatorial District Conventions) who block vote according to their ‘sponsor’. I agree with much of your take on the lack of infrastructure. In the event of an opening on the SDEC, the nomination comes from the precinct chairs and county chairs in the district then the SDEC votes in the replacement.
You're right, I should have said "some, not all." Thank you for the correction.
I voted for SDEC member at the convention, and recently at SD22 special election. I am a precinct chair and a delegate. Thanks for that clarification. It's only precinct chairs at special elections, then, I am assuming.
Precinct chairs and the county chair make a nomination for the current SDEC members to vote on. Barring any issue, the SDEC usually approved that nomination.