DA Craig Watkins’ top assistant seeks to lead Dallas County Democratic Party

[TexasTowelie]

Craig Watkins’ top assistant is running for chairman of the Dallas County Democratic Party, a move that would boost the district attorney’s political clout.

Heath Harris, the first assistant DA, says his bid to replace Darlene Ewing has Watkins’ backing. Harris is circulating petitions in order to get enough support from party precinct chairmen to get on the March primary ballot.

“I can do a better job in getting to the base vote of the Democratic Party,” Harris said. “If we can do better in getting our base vote out in primary elections, it’s going to bode well for general elections.”

Ewing, who has been county chairwoman since 2005, is the most accomplished party leader in Dallas County since Henry Wade served as district attorney. Under her leadership, Dallas County Democrats have never lost a contested race. They took control of county politics in 2006, when Watkins was first elected to his post.

More at http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/headlines/20131119-craig-watkins-top-assistant-seeks-to-lead-dallas-county-democratic-party.ece .

[Gothmog]

1. The Dallas Democratic Party have been very effective

Dallas is blue due to the efforts of this party. I have been impressed with the Dallas Democratic Party

[efhmc]

2. Has this been posted to GD?

Probably 2/3 of the folks on DU have no idea that Democrats have any power anywhere in Texas. Although you and I and others have repeatedly tried to educate them.