I have to admit, this thread disappoints me. I, too, had been a strong Medina fan, but now I am having my doubts. First of all, Rick Perry was nowhere to be found at the rally. He certainly did not speak. Secondly, Medina attended the rally as a CITIZEN who supports the calling of a special session to enact nullification. I assumed that is what EVERYONE was there to do. After all, that’s what the rally was about. Sadly, I was terribly wrong. Medina herself knew she, nor any other candidate campaigning for governor, would not be speaking. This was NOT an issue for her, obviously, or else she would not have come. She had two other events on her calendar today, it would have been easy to find an excuse not to show. So why was it an issue for her supporters?
As far as the rally, “not being political”, there were two members of Congress who were invited to speak, not to campaign, but to show Perry that if he were to call the special session that nullification would be supported by the congresspeople who would have to vote on it! It is one thing to know that citizens support nullification, but it is a vote of confidence for a governor to know that if he spends the money on a special session that the people in congress will actually support it. There was also a third congressman that tried to speak that was not invited and was basically shooed off the stage after only a minute or two. I don’t know what the deal was with that guy. :o)
Finally, it really disheartens me to hear the bad talk about the Not in Texas group that helped put the rally on. They have been VERY focused on nullification and have gone above and beyond to educate the people about nullification. As far as I know, they have not publicly endorsed any candidate for governor, but I have seen the picture with Rick Perry. I, personally, didn’t think anything of it. The way I see it, they get the old saying “dance with the one you brought” because they realize that Rick Perry is currently the only one who can all a special session of Congress. Rick Perry is currently the only one who can make nullification a reality in 2010. I believe Medina would do an excellent job with nullification if she were to be elected! She made that very clear during the debates and I trust that she would follow through.
But, if we wait for Medina to take office before nullifying, who knows what will happen in that 12 month period?!? The time is NOW folks!! Not a year from now! I completely understand supporting a candidate based on their stance concerning the issues (i.e. nullification), but to support the candidate FIRST and addressing the issues SECOND is something I cannot comprehend, and that is what many of the other Medina folks did at the rally. There was more time spent chanting Medina than actually trying to get nullification accomplished ASAP. I have been a strong supporter of Medina, but having seen that so many others supporting her campaign are putting her campaign for governor as a higher priority than addressing the issues we have right now (as was so clearly demonstrated at the rally), I’m beginning to wonder if Medina is doing the same thing. I still support Medina’s stance on the issues, but I can make assessments based on those people who came out today to represent her. Today, all I have seen are people more interested in screaming her name and throwing temper fits over why she isn’t speaking as opposed to people genuinely interested in what they can do to help move nullification along.
I truly hope Medina can keep things focused on the issues and not fall into a complete campaign frenzy like other supporters seem to be encouraging her to do. Medina, and all of us grassroots supporters of her, seemed like such a breath of fresh air, but I guess now it’s just politics as usual.
Mod note from MsD: Be aware, the poster has the "old saying" EXACTLY BACKWARDS. The ACTUAL old saying is "dance with the one who brung you." Which, if applied in the case made by the poster, could indicate the group Not In Texas might have some hidden affiliation with Perry. Just something to be aware of, folks.
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