Saturday, August 29, 2020

No Democrat Has Won a Statewide Race in Texas Since Back in 1994; Jones Named Texas Political Director for Biden/Harris Campaign


Political Consultant Dallas Jones has been named as the Texas Political Director for the Biden/Harris Campaign. In a published statement via his Facebook page, Dallas Jones stated, I am deeply honored and humbled to have been selected to serve as the Texas Political Director for the Biden Campaign. I am truly grateful for this opportunity. It is a long road to November, but once again we are chasing history trying to TURN TEXAS BLUE for Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris." But is Dallas Jones capable of turning Texas blue? If you ask the Democratic establishment -- based on selecting him, the answer is perhaps yes. However, some rank and file Democrats are kind of scratching their heads right now. Early voting will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and end on Friday, October 30, 2020. If for some reason you can't vote early, Election Day voting will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Texas.


No Democrat Has Won a Statewide Race in Texas Since Way Back in 1994 when George W. Bush Snatched Control of Texas; Dallas Jones Named Texas Political Director for Biden/Harris Campaign

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS© 

Will 2020 be a breakthrough year for Democrats in Texas? Nobody knows!!! I don’t mean to be a party pooper; but I don’t see any indication at this point that Democrats are ready to turn Texas blue in 2020. I've been studying politics for nearly 30-years in Texas, and I just don't see it happening at this point. Look, the hiring of Dallas Jones as the Texas Political Director for the Biden/Harris Presidential Campaign was cute and all – but come on. Sure, he generated a few hundred Facebook likes the other day with his announcement – YIPPEE!!! But turning Texas blue on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 is going to take a lot more than doing things like putting the same old retreaded Democratic operatives in place as tokens – especially since straight-ticket voting has been abolished. “I am deeply honored and humbled to have been selected to serve as the Texas Political Director for the Biden Campaign,” said Dallas Jones, the President of Elite Change, Inc, a public affairs and strategic communications firm with offices around the country. Blah!!! Blah!!! Blah!!! “I am truly grateful for this opportunity. It is a long road to November, but once again we are chasing history trying to TURN TEXAS BLUE for Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris,” said Dallas Jones via his Facebook page. He’s got that right, and history isn’t on his side either. I’ve got nothing whatsoever against Dallas Jones being chosen as the Texas Political Director for the Biden/Harris Presidential Campaign – other than the fact that he could be in over his head. Look, truth be told, I am just not sure at this point whether Dallas Jones is the guy who can help Democrats win Texas back. I mean, after all, save former Congressman Beto O’Rourke, coming close back in the 2018 midterm election, no Democrat has even come close to winning Texas since way back in 1994. For those of you who don’t remember, back in the Tuesday, November 8, 1994, Texas gubernatorial election, Governor Ann Richards (the Democrat) was defeated in her bid for re-election by George W. Bush (the Republican), and son of former President George H.W. Bush. Now, you have to remember, back when Ann Richards was Governor of Texas, the economy was doing pretty good – she was actually riding the tide of a pretty high approval rating in the run up to Election Day. However, Bush was creative with his campaigning strategy – which focused on outreach. Heck, creativity like that possessed by Bush, back in 1994 has almost become a lost art these days – but I digress. Look, actually campaigning on issues worked back then, and it will still work today. Please understand, that it was George Bush’s, name identification, campaigning on cultural issues and his laser focus on religious issues that helped him to wrestle Texas away from Governor Ann Richards back in 1994. And for those of you who aren’t old enough to remember, Bush actually won 188 of Texas’ 254 counties back in 1994. And I bet you didn’t know that 15% of African Americans actually voted for George Bush, according to exit polls. He also won 25% of the Latino vote in Texas back in 1994. But where Bush did his most serious damage was with white voters. Bush, in case you don’t know, was able to capture 69% of the white vote back in 1994. Now, don’t just skip over the numbers I just mentioned. Why? Because, the fact that George W. Bush, a Republican garnered 15% of the African American vote in his victory of Governor Ann Richards back in 1994 is significant! Why? Well, just think about it for a minute, if down-ballot Republicans running statewide in Texas on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, were able to capture 15% of the African American vote -- that would be all-she-wrote! 

WHY AREN’T MORE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES ASKING FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY’S SUPPORT THESE DAYS? 

Politics has become so divisive that it’s not popular for conservatives to reach beyond their base these days. Many fear doing so, may hurt their ability to hold on to the support they already have, and may appear as though they’re pandering. But I think they’re listening to bad advice from novice consultants who don’t know what the hell they’re doing. Look, winning a Republican primary is much different than winning a general election. And it would not hurt one bit for more conservatives to spend a little time getting to know and understand the thinking-patterns of people beyond their base. After all, if Texas is going to remain the strongest “RED STATE” in the nation, reaching out to African Americans, especially African American males could perhaps be the easiest way for Republicans to hold their grip and grow their party simultaneously. Especially, since African American males appear to be a voting-block without a home these days. Did you know that, throughout the Reconstruction era, African Americans comprised about 90% of the GOP (Grand Old Party) membership in Texas? Heck, back then we actually had 44 African Americans serving in the Texas legislature as Republicans. In case you don’t know, that’s more than African Americans than Democrats currently have serving in the Texas legislature today. Did you know this? 

COULD OUTREACH TO AFRICAN AMERICANS HELP REPUBLICANS KEEP TEXAS RED IN THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION? 

In case you don’t know, not all African Americans vote the same. And please ditch the notion that all African Americans vote for Black candidates. For the life of me, I cannot understand why people believe that all African American vote Democrat. But if that’s your belief – more power to you! But just so you know, -- that’s a lie!!! It wasn’t true back in 1883 when Norris Wright Cuney, an African-American from Galveston was head of the Texas Republican Party, and it’s still not true today. Did you know that from 1883 through 1897, according to historians “A BLACK MAN” held what was widely considered “THE MOST IMPORTANT” political position in the South in the nineteenth century? If not, I’ll bet you also didn’t know that it was through the hard work of African American men and women that the earliest foundations of the Republican Party of Texas were established and put in place. Look, contrary to popular belief, there are a lot of African American men and women who proudly embrace conservative principles today, just like we did back in the 1800's in my opinion. Speaking of the 1800's, did you know that the first-ever state Republican convention that was ever held for the Republican Party of Texas took place in Houston? Yep, the Republican convention that met in Houston back on Thursday, July 4, 1867 was made up of mostly African Americans. In fact, approximately 150 African Americans (only 20 Anglos) attended the aforementioned Republican convention. 

CAN BIDEN AND HARRIS TURN TEXAS BLUE IN 2020 UNDER THE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION OF DALLAS JONES? 

Dallas Jones is a pretty good consultant. I’m proud of the fact that he’s been able to maneuver his way into the enviable position of Texas Political Director for the Biden/Harris Campaign. However, I can actually think of a number of different consultants who I would have chosen over Dallas Jones for this particular assignment. I wonder if women like Audrey Gilbreath, President and CEO of Gilbreath Communications, Inc., and Jerri Brooks, Founder and Lead Strategist of One World Strategy Group, LLC were seriously considered. But, that’s neither here, nor there at this point. Can Dallas Jones get it done for the Biden/Harris Campaign on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Texas? The answer to this question could be hiding in the results of the Tuesday, November 8, 2018, race for the United States Senate, when Congressman Beto O’Rourke was trying to unseat Senator Ted Cruz. Remember how that turned out? Remember all the energy that was flowing through the air back then? Remember the warm-fuzzy feeling you got when you heard the name BETO? Remember the gleam Democrats had in their eyes back in 2018? Remember the hope that was being peddled by Democrats all across Texas? Remember all of the talk about BETO being the one who would break the Republican grip on Texas? Remember all of the money that was spent? Look, let’s be honest, as it stands right now, in Texas at least, there’s absolutely “NO ENERGY BUZZING” around the Biden/Harris ticket in Texas from what I can see. That being the case, it’s going to take a lot more people than hiring Dallas Jones to whip Democrats into the kind of frenzy it’s going to take for them to make a serious run at Texas. Look, you have to remember that the state of Texas is the strongest Republican state in the nation. You must also remember that voters in the Lone Star State, since 1994, have election and re-elected, Republican after Republican in every statewide election. What am I getting at? Well, in closing, I would simply like to remind you that, while Beto O’Rourke came close to winning Texas back in 2018 – he did not win! And if you ask me, there was a lot more energy swirling around Beto’s campaign bid in Texas back in 2018, around the time Labor Day rolled around, than what’s in the air right now – as it relates to the Biden/Harris ticket. So, just for the record, Senator Ted Cruz (the Republican) received 4,260,553 votes, for 50.89% of the vote in Texas back in the 2018 midterm election. His challenger Congressman Beto O’Rourke (the Democrat) received 4,045,632 votes for 48.33% of the vote in his losing bid. So, as I’ve already stated, I do not see anything that indicates that the Biden/Harris ticket are about to turn Texas blue on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 – but stay tuned! 

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Chief Justice Nathan Hecht is being challenged by Amy Clark Meachum in the race for Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In case you haven't heard, GERRY WAYNE MONROE, the self-proclaimed "5 STAR GENERAL" has endorsed Chief Justice Nathan Hecht. According to political consultant, Antonio Maldonado, he believes that Amy Clark Meachum is the best candidate in the race for Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court. “We need more female representation in our judicial seats,” says Antonio Maldonado. The Honorable Carroll G. Robinson has endorsed Amy Clark Meachum in this race. Political Consultant/Strategist Carvel Jay has endorsed Chief Justice Nathan 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 Amy Clark Meachum in this race. In case you haven't heard, Attorney Tom Zakes has endorsed Mark Ash, the Libertarian in this race. Dr. Kendall Baker, is encouraging all open-minded Harris County, Texas voters to cast their vote for Chief Justice Nathan Hecht in this race.



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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