(Community Matters) As to the specific allegation which John-Michael Cortez is promoting on behalf of Lloyd Doggett that Joaquin Castro collaborated with the Republicans to create CD-35, that’s simply not true. Of course I called Joaquin the minute I read this.
After the new district map was drawn, a couple of colleagues asked Joaquin about specific San Antonio neighborhoods in the district – nothing about Travis County or Hayes or Caldwell or Comal or Guadalupe was discussed. Joaquin voted against the redistricting.
I don’t intend to disparage John Michael’s integrity. I don’t believe he knew the content or context of the discussions cited. Though, I do believe he should have investigated before promoting such an irresponsible and inaccurate interpretation. There are other examples of this sort of misinformation, undoubtedly orchestrated by Lloyd’s campaign – even stepped up ever since Joaquin reported out fundraising Lloyd in 3rd quarter by more than $100k.
Lloyd has been an important community leader/public servant for nearly 40 years. And, when you see someone working against their own principles to keep their elected office, you know it’s been too long. It’s time for a new generation of leaders in Washington. Congress is broken. Yelling across the aisle isn’t getting things done.
Aside from the money, want to see why Lloyd’s overreaching? go here
I’m still flabbergasted that a man who started in politics to ensure minority representation & participation decides to jump into the safe Democratic district designed to ensure Hispanic representation. Lloyd has $3mm in the bank; his name ID is huge. He has a conservative fiscal record and if he just ran in his existing district (25), instead of the new district, he’d out gun and out man the African American challenger with zero in the bank and who’s dependent on garnering enough Republican votes.
As to we’d be giving in to Republicans if Lloyd doesn’t run in CD-35 . . . really? Hey, if they’ve designed an additional congressional district that ensures one more Hispanic Congressional representative . . . . hey, one more Hispanic congressional district. Think about this. We’ve gotta stop opposing everything proposed by the other side, especially if when it’s admittedly something good in the first place. Lloyd can win CD-25 and we can gain another D seat with Joaquin in 35.
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