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May 14, 2005
Daddy Knows Best
The great meeting of the minds in Austin continues, as the clock runs down on this Texas Legislative session. Oh so much has been accomplished by the GOP leadership -- aren't you proud?
Today we get word that House Speaker Tom Craddick, that prince of magnanimity, has announced his conferees on school finance and the tax bill. Janet Elliott has the scoop in today's Chronicle.
We are delighted to report that the Speaker has chosen a group that speaks volumes about his commitment to fairness and bipartisanship -- of his 10 selections, all are Republican, all are white, and all but one are men. Way to go Tom!
Clearly the fact that 42% of House members are Democrats entered into the Speaker's thinking. It's heartening to see that women, who outnumber men in Texas, and who, as mothers, tend to care about public education, are so well represented among his chosen few. The fact that minorities -- who are now a majority of the Texas population -- have no representation on the conference committees may look a little suspicious, but we all know us white folks know what's best for them and have their real interest at heart, right?
We especially appreciate that, in light of the tragic death of Democratic Rep. Joe Moreno last week, Speaker Craddick has chosen to put partisanship aside and work together in the best interest of all Texans. You honor his memory, sir.
Tom Craddick and the Texas GOP, fighting for fairness and families. Daddy knows best.
Posted by houtopia at May 14, 2005 11:30 AM