Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Racial Tensions Spilling Over from 2020 Democratic Primary Could Swing U.S. Senate Race in Favor of Senator John Cornyn


Senator Cornyn May Benefit Significantly as Some Local Black Ministers are Starting to Question Treatment of West, Edwards, Cooper and Foster in 2020 Democratic Primary According to Source

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (left) spent several hundred thousand dollars to run TV and radio ads to influence the outcome of the Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Democratic Party primary runoff race for United States Senate. Now, according to a source with close ties to local Black ministers -- he believes that the rejection of four Black candidates could come back to bite the Democratic Party in the butt in certain down-ballot races on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Mary “MJ”Hegar (second from left) was endorsed by the (DSCC) Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee over state Senator Royce West (top far right); former Houston City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards (second from top); Michael Cooper (third from top), and Jack Daniel Foster Jr. (fourth from top) before any of their campaigns were able to gain traction and make their pitch to Democratic Party primary voters -- which placed all four at a huge disadvantage. And this, according to our source has many influential Black ministers and other Black community leaders very upset. How upset are they? Well, from what I understand, Black voters are already being encouraged (behind the scenes) to either cast their vote for U.S. Senator John Cornyn (in protest of the way the four Black Democratic candidates were treated) or to simply skip over the race for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 altogether. So, please don’t forget that early voting will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and end on Friday, October 30, 2020. 

RACIAL TENSIONS ARE AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH AS THOUSANDS OF BLACK VOTERS MAY NOT CAST THEIR VOTE FOR MARY "MJ" HEGAR ON ELECTION DAY

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

Let me be brutally honest – straight out of the gate! Nobody – and I do mean NOBODY, knows with exact certainty what Black voters are going to do in down-ballot races in Texas on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Heck, truth-be-told, nobody knows how Black voters are going to vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in the race for President of the United States either. Do not – and I repeat, do not listen to the pollsters this time around. Look, while adding a Black woman to the Democratic ticket was a good gesture – the jury is still out on whether United States Senator Joe Biden selected the right Black woman when he chose United States Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. To be sure, there’s absolutely no doubt that Black voters turned out to vote for President Barack Obama in unprecedented numbers back in 2008, and again in 2012 – but this is a new day in America. For sure, things haven’t really felt the same since the Obama’s left office – if we’re honest with ourselves. Hey, it’s a fact that the Black voter turnout numbers fell considerably back in the 2016 presidential election. Why? Well, in my opinion – based on my nearly 30-years of experience studying American politics on a local, statewide, and national level, from what I can see, Democrats have taken the Black vote for granted. And I’m not alone in this sentiment. U.S. Senator Kamala Harris and U.S. Senator Cory Booker both espoused their true feeling on this matter during their run for commander-in-chief of these United States of America. “Blacks voters are pissed off and they’re worried about the party’s ability to win the 2020 presidential election,” said Sen. Booker in one of the Democratic presidential debates he participated in, prior to eventually dropping out of the race. According to their statements back when they were both running for president, Sen. Kamala Harris and Sen. Cory Booker, both shared the view that Blacks are tired of politicians stumping for their votes; but then turning right around and failing to deliver on their promises to end poverty, racism and unfairness toward Blacks in the criminal justice system. And they aren’t alone. Carroll G. Robinson, Chairman of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats has pointed out these same problems and spoken out against the Democratic Party on topics such as this on many occasions. Did you know that the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) had already chosen M.J. Hegar as their favorite in the race for the United States Senate – before Texas Democratic voters had even had their say on the matter? “The Texas Coalition of Black Democrats is adamantly opposed to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee’s (DSCC) unwanted interference in the Texas Democratic Senatorial Primary before Democratic voters in Texas have our say at the ballot box,” wrote Carroll G. Robinson in an email sent to me prior to the Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Democratic Party Primary taking place. “By their unwarranted and unwanted interference in the Texas Democratic Primary, the DSCC is possibly jeopardizing energy, excitement and votes for the Senate nominee in the 2020 General Election,” explained Robinson in his email. To be even more direct, he stated, “The DSCC endorsement endangers Black voter turnout in 2020.”In case you never saw his email, Carroll G. Robinson also incorrectly stated, “There are three Black candidates competing for the Texas Democratic Senate nomination. "How was this statement wrong? Well, my study of the race actually identified four (not three) Black candidates vying for the U.S. Senate nomination back in the 2020 Democratic Party primary election held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. So, for the record, State Senator Royce West, out of Dallas, Texas; former Councilwoman Amanda Edwards, out of Houston, Texas; Michael Cooper, a Sales Executive, out of Beaumont, Texas, and Jack Daniel Foster Jr., who listed his occupation as teacher was from Chambers County – if my memory serves me correctly. So, while Carroll G. Robinson’s appeal to the DSCC to not interfere in this key U.S. Senate race fell on deaf ears – the DSCC’s anointed candidate, Mary “MJ” Hegar, emerged from the Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Democratic Party primary as the clear and decisive front-runner – with their help. However, because she didn’t receive the majority of the vote, she had to still face off against the second place finisher state Senator Royce West in a Tuesday, July 14, 2020, Democratic Party primary runoff election – which she eventually won. In case you don’t remember, M.J. Hegar, easily dispatched of state Senator Royce West in their runoff showdown. And, after it was all said and done, Mary “MJ” Hegar received 502,516 votes for 52.24% of the vote. As for state Senator Royce West, well, he only received 459,457 votes, for 47.76% of the vote – as the party he’s dedicated his entire adult life to serving chose to nominate the less-qualified white female candidate over him. “The Texas Coalition of Black Democrats will not allow Black Democratic voters to be disrespected or taken for granted,” said Carroll G. Robinson, in closing out his aforementioned email. Now the BIG QUESTION becomes – what’s he going to do about it?


SHOULD BLACK VOTERS IN TEXAS SKIP OVER THE RACE FOR U.S. SENATE AS A UNIFIED GROUP IN NOVEMBER?

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS© 

It’s clear that Texas is undoubtedly one of the most coveted battleground states during this 2020 election cycle. And with straight-ticket voting now abolished in Texas – its game on in the Lone Star State. However, without Black voters turning out for her in huge numbers, Mary “MJ” Hegar has absolutely no shot at unseating Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Texas. Especially, since she’s shown absolutely no measurable appetite for trying to secure the Black community’s support. And when you take into account the fact that state Senator Royce West, basically called Mary "MJ" Hegar a Republican when he questioned her loyalty to the Democratic party during a heated exchange between the two back in a June debate – some Blacks leaders are now left scratching their heads. Nope, I’m not making this crap up. State Senator Royce West asked Mary “MJ” Hegar directly during a public debate why she had contributed to U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s campaign, back in 2011 – and he didn’t stop there. He also questioned her voting record by asking her why she had voted in the 2016 Republican primary. But in her defense, the aforementioned donation to Sen. Cornyn was only for $10 bucks – via his political action committee according to public records. And if you believe Hegar’s own account -- the check was for $25 bucks, and was donated to show support and get a meeting with Sen. Cornyn. And once again, to her credit, Hegar did go on to say that she was disgusted that she had to write a check to get a meeting with her representative. “It’s a broken system,” she said. But even still, should Black voters cast their vote for her on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 – that’s the BIG QUESTION if you ask me. Or should Black voters simply stand down and doom Mary “MJ”Hegar’s fate in the upcoming election? I don’t know! But, believe it or not, there are a number of Black leaders – including some local pastors who are still disgruntled about the way state Senator Royce West was treated by the Democratic Party in his bid for the U.S. Senate – according to a source close to this matter. Now, being disgruntled is one thing – but actually doing something about how these four Black candidates got handled by DSCC and Democratic Party voters is something else altogether – if you ask me. Even still, whether the pastors launch their own effort to derail Mary “MJ” Hegar or not, it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if many of the Democratic voters who supported these four aforementioned Black candidates did the waltz right into the voting booth on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, and skipped right over the U.S. Senate race between Mary “MJ” Hegar and U.S. Senator John Cornyn. And to this end, for Mary “MJ” Hegar’s sake she had better hope that Sen. John Cornyn does use his vast campaign war chest to make serious play for the Black vote in November as well. After all, he’s already shown a propensity to meddle in a Democratic Party primary – back when he used local TV and radio ads to do so. That being said -- why wouldn’t he? Heck, he spent $77,000 in airtime on three cable networks (BET, CNN and MSNBC) from a Friday through a Tuesday to influence Democratic Party primary runoff voters back in June – according POLITICO. Hell, all total, he spent a few hundred thousand dollars to play around in the Democratic Party primary – according to published reports. So look, with no straight-ticket voting in Texas this time around, I could certainly see a scenario where disgruntled Black voters might just cast their ballot for Sen. John Cornyn in protest of the way the DSCC treated these four Black U.S. Senate candidates who were vying for their party’s nomination, and a chance to make history – if he develops a strategy to do so and asks the Black community for their vote!


CAN MARY “MJ” HEGAR BEAT SENATOR JOHN CORNYN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 IN TEXAS?

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS© 

I’ve learned to never say never when discussing American politics. However, at best, Mary “MJ” Hegar, is someone I would consider to be a huge underdog. When you couple the fact that she’s really not seeking the Black vote, with the fact that she really isn’t doing anything to bridge the divide caused by her very bitter primary campaign contest against state Senator Royce West – she could be in trouble already. And taking into account, the fact that all she’s really demonstrated thus far is that she can get 502,516 registered voters to cast their ballot for her – and a lot would have to happen between Labor Day and Tuesday, November 3, 2020 – just for her to be competitive in this race. So, in closing, please don’t forget that Texas is a Red state. And it’s reliably Red too! And for those of you who are out there expecting for Democrats to run-the-table and turn Texas blue – you had better go back and do your homework. Look, back on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, in the last Presidential Election, the ticket of Donald J. Trump/Mike Pence (the Republicans) received 4,685,047 votes for 52.23% of the vote. Comparatively speaking, the Democratic ticket of Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine – only received 3,877,868 votes for 43.24% of the vote – with the remainder of the vote going to an assortment of other candidates. And as for U.S. Senator John Cornyn, he’s a bad boy – in my opinion! Get this -- the last Democrat who tried to take his seat away from him was David M. Alameel, who got his butt whipped like he’d stolen something back on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, in the midterm election. As a refresher, U.S. Senator John Cornyn, the Republican received 2,861,531 votes for 61.56% of the vote – while David M. Alameel, the Democrat only received 1,597,387 votes for 34.36% of the vote. So, what do you think? Can Mary “MJ”Hegar unseat U.S. Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Texas? Only time will tell. But if she doesn’t change her strategy – she’s toast in my opinion!

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Justice Jane Bland is being challenged by Kathy Cheng in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 6, Unexpired Term, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Justice Jane Bland. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Kathy Cheng is the best candidate in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court Place 6. “We need more minorities and minority females in office and there aren’t hardly any Asian Americans in judicial positions,” says Antonio Maldonado. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Kathy Cheng in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Justice Jane Bland in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing Kathy Cheng in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Kathy Cheng in this race. In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Justice Jane Bland in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Justice Jane Bland in this race.




Judge Staci Williams will be seeking to unseat Justice Jeff Boyd in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Staci Williams. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, Judge Staci Williams is the best candidate in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7. “We need more females in judicial seats. And we definitely are in need of more Black American female judges,” he says. “We need to get with the program and be progressive,” says Antonio Maldonado. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Judge Staci Williams in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Justice Jeff Boyd in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing Judge Staci Williams in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Staci Williams in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Justice Jeff Boyd in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Justice Jeff Boyd in this race.




Justice Brett Busby is being challenged by Gisela D. Triana in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 8, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Justice Brett Busby. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Gisela D. Triana is the best choice for Texans in the race for Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 8. “It’s about time that we elected and supported a Hispanic/Latina Female in a High Judicial Position such as this,” says Antonio Maldonado. He also went on to reiterate his opinion that more minority females need to be elected to judicial positions. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Gisela D. Triana in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Justice Brett Busby in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Gisela D. Triana in this race. In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Justice Brett Busby in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Justice Brett Busby in this race.




Elizabeth Davis Frizell will be trying to unseat Judge Bert Richardson in the race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Bert Richardson. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Elizabeth Frizell is the right choice for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3, in the state of Texas. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Elizabeth Frizell in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Judge Bert Richardson in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Elizabeth Frizell in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Judge Bert Richardson in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Justice Bert Richardson in this race.




Judge David Newell is being challenged by Judge Brandon Birmingham in the race for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge David Newell. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Brandon Birmingham is the right choice in the race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9. He appears to have endorsed Brandon Birmingham over Judge David Newell in this race for purely partisan reasons. “Brandon Birmingham is the Democratic Party nominee, and as a Democrat, I support him for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9,” says Maldonado. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Brandon Birmingham in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Justice David Newell in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Brandon Birmingham in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Justice David Newell in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Judge David Newell in this race.


Justice Tracy Elizabeth Christopher is being challenged by Jane Robinson in the race for Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Justice Tracy Elizabeth Christopher. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Jane Robinson is the better candidate for Texas, in the race for Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals. He didn’t really elaborate on why he went with Robinson over Justice Elizabeth Christopher in this race. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Jane Robinson in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Justice Tracy Elizabeth Christopher in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Jane Robinson in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Justice Tracy Elizabeth Christopher in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Justice Tracy Elizabeth Christopher in this race.




Justice Russell Lloyd is being challenged by Veronica Rivas-Molloy in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Justice Russell Lloyd. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, Texans should cast their vote for Veronica Rivas-Molloy in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3. His reasoning behind endorsing Veronica Rivas-Molloy over Justice Russel Lloyd in this race seems to have boiled down to his desire to see more Hispanic/Latinas elected to public office. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Veronica Rivas-Molloy in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Justice Russell Lloyd in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Veronica Rivas-Molloy in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Justice Russell Lloyd in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Justice Russell Lloyd in this race.




Justice Terry Adams is being challenged by Ampara Monique Guerra in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Justice Terry Adams. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Amparo Yanez Guerra, who will appear on the ballot as, Amparo. Monique Guerra is the right choice in the race for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5. “This year is the Year of Hispanas! Que Viva La Raza!!!,” he says. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Ampara Monique Guerra in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Justice Terry Adams in this race.  According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing Justice Terry Adams in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Ampara Monique Guerra in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Justice Terry Adams in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Justice Terry Adams in this race.




Judge Kevin Patrick Yeary is being challenged by Judge Tina Clinton in the race for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Kevin Patrick Yeary. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Judge Tina Clinton needs to be elected in the race for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4. “We don’t have enough female representation and almost none of our Judges are Asian,” he says. “We Need Equality in our Court Rooms,” claims Antonio Maldonado. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Tina Yoo Clinton in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Judge Kevin Patrick Yeary in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race.For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Tina Clinton in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Justice Kevin Patrick Yeary in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Justice Kevin Patrick Yeary in this race.




Tamika “Tami” Craft will be seeking to unseat Justice Ken Wise in the race for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has issued a "DUAL ENDORSEMENT" for Tamika "Tami" Craft" and Justice Ken Wise. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Tamika “Tami” Craft is duly-qualified and should be elected on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in the race for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7. “We need more Black Female representation, only a “BLACK FEMALE” knows the true value of BLM,” says Antonio Maldonado, referring to the Black Lives Matter Movement.The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Tamika "Tami" Craft in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Justice Ken Wise in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Tamika "Tami" Craft in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Justice Ken Wise in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Justice Ken Wise in this race.




Judge Fredericka Phillips will be seeking to fend off the challenge of former Judge Erin Elizabeth Lunceford in the race for District Judge, 61st Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed former Judge Erin Elizabeth Lunceford. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Judge Fredericka Phillips is the right choice for Harris County, Texas voters in the race for District Judge, 61st Civil District Court. “Fredericka has proven leadership skills and has shown it through her hard work through the Democratic Party and on the bench. We need more ‘sistas’ representing us on the bench,” says Antonio Maldonado. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Judge Fredericka Phillips in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed former Judge Erin Elizabeth Lunceford in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing former Judge Erin Elizabeth Lunceford in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Fredericka Phillips in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Judge Fredericka Phillips in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for former Judge Erin Elizabeth Lunceford in this race.




Jeralynn Manor, a newcomer to politics burst on to the political scene and handily defeated the incumbent, Judge Larry Weiman in the race for District Judge, 80th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, back during the March primaries. She must now defeat veteran attorney Sharon Hemphill, to achieve her dream of becoming a member of the judiciary. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has issued a "DUAL ENDORSEMENT" for Jeralynn Manor and Sharon Hemphill. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, there’s no doubt that Jeralynn Manor is the right choice for Harris County, Texas voters, in the race for District Judge, 80th Civil District Court. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Jeralynn Manor in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Jeralynn Manor in this race.  According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing Jeralynn Manor in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Jeralynn Manor in this race. In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Sharon Hemphill in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Sharon Hemphill in this race.




Judge R.K. Sandill is being challenged by Nile Copeland in the race for District Judge, 127th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Nile Copeland. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Harris County, Texas voters should cast their vote to re-elect Judge Ravi K. Sandill on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in the race for District Judge, 127th Civil District Court. “Judge R.K. Sandill has done a wonderful job on the bench representing all the constituents with equality, and as my Mama Always used to say, "If it ain't broke, then don’t fix it,” he says.The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Judge R.K. Sandill in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Nile Copeland in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing Nile Copeland in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge R.K. Sandill in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Nile Copeland in this race.



Judge Michael Gomez is being challenged by Will Archer in the race for District Judge, 129th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Will Archer. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, Harris County voters should cast their vote for Judge Michael Gomez in the race for District Judge, 129th Civil District Court. “He is always out and about in the community. He is one of the only Hispanic male judges on the bench,” say Maldonado. “Judge Gomez has done an excellent job representing the Hispanic community,” he says. “We are Proud of him!” The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Michael Gomez in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Will Archer in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Michael Gomez in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Will Archer in this race.



Judge Jaclanel McFarland is being challenged by former Judge Sheri Y. Dean in the race for District Judge, 133rd Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Sheri Y. Dean. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado believes that Judge Jaclanel McFarland should be re-elected in the race for District Judge, 133rd Civil District Court. “If it ant broke don't mess with it. She (Judge McFarland) has done a good job, and I say leave her right where she is,” he says. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Jaclanel McFarland in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed former Judge Sheri Y. Dean in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Jaclanel McFarland in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed former Judge Sheri Y. Dean in this race.



Cheryl Elliott Thornton is no stranger to politics, she’s run for office several times before – only to come up short in hotly contested runoff elections. However, Elliott Thornton found lightning in a bottle back on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, when she soundly defeated the embattled incumbent, Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas in what was one of the most lopsided contests we’ve seen in Harris County, Texas in recent years. However, her fight to become a member of the judiciary isn’t over just yet. On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, must face off against former Judge Michael Landrum on November 3rd in a fight for District Judge, 164th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Cheryl Elliott Thornton. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he’s not endorsing either of the candidates in the race for District Judge, 164th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Cheryl Elliott Thornton in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed former Judge Michael Landrum in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Cheryl Elliott Thornton in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed former Judge Michael Landrum in this race.



Judge Ursula Hall drew several challengers from within her own party back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the race for District Judge, 165th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. While she emerged triumphantly, she’s not out of the woods just yet. To win her bid for re-election she must now defeat veteran attorney Bruce Bain, who has already launched his campaign to convince registered Harris County voters (beyond his base) to cast their ballot for him, regardless of their political party affiliation. And now that straight-ticket voting has been abolished in Texas – expect for Bruce Bain to give Judge Ursula Hall all she can handle on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. And please don’t forget to remind everyone you know to do their research on both these candidates in this hotly-contested judicial race and cast their vote for the “BEST-QUALIFIED CANDIDATE” who values, respects, and appreciate their support. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has issued a "DUAL ENDORSEMENT" for Judge Ursula Hall and Bruce Bain. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Judge Ursula A. Hall should be re-elected in the race for District Judge, 165th Civil District Court. “Ursula has proven that she is a fighter for her people and the constituents of Harris County,” said Maldonado. “She took out incumbent Judge Josefina Rendon back in 2016, and she crushed her Democratic challenger Megan Diac, back in March 2020 and she won't stop there,” according to Maldonado. “Judge Ursula Hall has proven twice over that she is a fighter, and that she has what it takes to knock out the competition -- both in her own party primary and in the general election,” he went on to say. “It is a privilege to know her (Judge Ursula Hall) and to endorse her,” he says. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Judge Ursula Hall in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Judge Ursula Hall in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Ursula Hall in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Bruce Bain in this race. The Honorable Jacquie Baly has endorsed Bruce Bain in this race.   



Judge Elaine Palmer has never lost a race in her political career since taking the bench as the presiding judge for the 215th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. She has faced challenges from within her own party in the past. However, nobody has come close to beating her yet. Judge Palmer has withstood negative articles in the daily newspaper, and attack ads run against her on radio and television stations. However, through it all, she maintained the judicial temperament, grace, and poise all members of the judiciary should posses. And above all of that, she’s done an excellent job for the people of Texas. However, to remain on the bench Judge Palmer must hold off veteran attorney Fred Shuchart, who has his sights set on foiling her bid for re-election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Harris County, Texas. Smart money will be on Judge Elaine Palmer in this race, but don’t count out Shuchart. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has issued a "DUAL ENDORSEMENT" for Judge Elaine Palmer and Fred Shuchart. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Judge Elaine Palmer should be re-elected in the race for District Judge, 215th Civil District Court. “What can I say about Judge Palmer, she has been an exemplary role model for all of the new young Black American judges on the bench,” says Antonio Maldonado. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Judge Elaine Palmer in this race.  Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Fred Shuchart in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing Judge Elaine Palmer in this particular race.   For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Elaine Palmer in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Fred Shuchart in this race.



Dawn Deshea Rogers is perhaps one of the most passionate and outspoken judicial candidates on the entire Tuesday, November 3, 2020, general election ballot. She has the courage of a lion; but also has a compassionate side that should serve her well as a member of the judiciary. However, to become a judge, she’ll have to defeat veteran attorney Dan Lemkuil in the race for District Judge, 334th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas.  In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Dan Lemkuil. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he’s not endorsing either of the candidates in the race for District Judge, 334th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas.The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Dawn Deshea Rogers in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Dan Lemkuil in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race.For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Dawn Deshea Rogers in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Dan Lemkuil in this race.



Te’iva Bell will be trying to unseat Judge Jesse McClure in the race for District Judge, 339th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Te'iva Bell. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he’s not endorsing either of the candidates in the race for District Judge, 339th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Te'iva Bell in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Judge Jesse McClure in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Te'iva Bell in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Judge Jesse McClure in this race.



Natalia “Nata” Cornello and Arlene Hecht are facing off in the race for District Judge 351st Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Arlene Hecht. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Natalia “Nata” Cornello” is the candidate Harris County voters should elect in the race for District Judge, 351st Criminal District Court. “Natalia has proven she has what it takes to make it to the top,” says Maldonado. “She has fought her way through the Democratic Party Primary, and I am confident that she won’t stop there,” he explains. “Nata has charisma, smarts, and personality, and we need more Mexican American, Hispanic judges representing us,” he went on to say. “It is an honor to endorse her for Judge of the 351st Criminal District Court here in Harris County,” said Maldonado. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Natalia "Nata" Cornello in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Arlene Hecht in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Natalia "Nata" Cornello in this race. In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Arlene Hecht in this race.



Judge Julia Maldonado is being challenged by former Judge Alyssa Lemkuil in the race for Presiding Judge, 507th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed former Judge Alyssa Lemkuil. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Judge Julia Maldonado (no relation) should be re-elected in the race for Judge, 507th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. “Judge Julia Maldonado is a Guerrera -- a fighter,” he says. “She has been one of the first and only female Mexican American Chicana Judges of The Family Court to serve on the bench in Harris County,” he went on to say. “She fights for the rights of the children and knows single-handedly what it’s like to be a single mother and put herself through law school,” he explains. “She stands up for the rights of single parents and for the rights of grandparents too,” according to Antonio Maldonado. “She has done a wonderful job of keeping familias together,” he went on to say. And in his opinion, “She has been one of the best Family Court Judges in Harris County!” The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Judge Julia Maldonado in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed former Judge Alyssa Lemkuil in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's going to hold her vote in this particular race.For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Julia Maldonado in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Alyssa Lemkuil in this race.



Judge Lesley Briones has done a very good job serving the people of Texas since taking over the bench she now holds from former Judge William “Bill” McLeod, who accidentally triggered his own resignation. But he wasn’t done after his gaffe, as he tried to redeem himself and reclaim his position as a member of the judiciary, back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, but lost in one of the most lopsided contests on the entire primary ballot. Now, to remain on the bench as the Judge for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4, Judge Lesley Briones will have to hold off former Judge Clyde Raymond Leuchtag on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 – which won’t be easy. So, please remember to remind all of your family friends, and neighbors who live in Harris County, Texas to scroll down their ballot and vote in this race.  In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed former Judge Clyde Raymond Leuchtag. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he’s not endorsing either of the candidates in the race for Judge, Harris County Civil Court at Law #4, in the upcoming Presidential Election.The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Judge Lesley Briones in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed former Judge Clyde Raymond Leuchtag in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing former Judge Clyde Raymond Leuchtag in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Lesley Briones in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed former Judge Clyde Raymond Leuchtag in this race.



Judge Genesis Draper posses all of the tools needed to serve on a higher court if she chooses to do so in the future. She’s as impressive as they come. However, to remain on the bench, Judge Genesis Draper will have to hold off former Judge, Linda Garcia on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. So, please remember to remind all of your family friends, and neighbors who live in Harris County, Texas to scroll down their ballot and vote in this race.  In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Linda Garcia. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, Judge Genesis Draper is the right choice in the race for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law #12, in the upcoming Presidential Election. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Judge Genesis Draper in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Judge Genesis Draper in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing Judge Genesis Draper in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Genesis Draper in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed former Judge Linda Garcia in this race.



Judge Darrell Jordan, the presiding judge, for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16, will have to hold off former Judge, Bill Harmon to remain on the bench when this pair faces off on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. If Democrats sweep Harris County, expect for Judge Darrell Jordan to win. But if this becomes a tight race, don’t sleep on former judge Bill Harmon. Back in 2016, Judge Darrell Jordan enjoyed a 70, 367, straight-ticket vote advantage over his opponent. However, now that straight-ticket voting has been abolished Judge Jordan will have to do some serious campaigning to hold off his challenger. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed former Judge Bill Harmon. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he’s not endorsing either of the candidates in the race for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16, in the upcoming Presidential Election. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Judge Darrell Jordan in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed former Judge Bill Harmon in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing Judge Darrell Jordan in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Darrell Jordan in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Judge Darrell Jordan in this race.



Jerry Wayne Dugat will be seeking to unseat Judge Eric William Carter in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Jerry Wayne Dugat. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Judge Eric William Carter is the best choice in the race for Judge, Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1. “Eric William Carter is a great judge and he leads by example,” says Antonio Maldonado. “He is fair and open-minded,” Maldonado went on to say. “If it ain't broke, then don't fix it,” he proclaims. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Judge Eric William Carter in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Judge Eric William Carter in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing Judge Eric William Carter in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Judge Eric William Carter in this race.   



Judge Russ Ridgway could have his hands full trying to hold off Israel Garcia in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Judge Russ Ridgway. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Israel Gracia is the right choice in the race for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, Place 1. “We need more Hispanics to step up and that’s what he has done,” says Antonio Maldonado, speaking of Israel Garcia. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Israel Garcia in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Judge Russ Ridgway in this race. According to Demetria Smith she's endorsing Judge Russ Ridgway in this particular race. For the record, Attorney Steve Kherkher has endorsed Israel Garcia in this race.  In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Judge Russ Ridgway in this race.

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