That Which Is Crooked Cannot Be Made Straight~Local Democratic Party's Future Looks Bleak

Ernie Follows Norma

The montage of photos from the Democratic rally at the Amigoland Event Center on Saturday is nearly a pictorial exposition of what is wrong with the predominant, local political party as well as evidence nothing will be fixed soon.  Ernie followed Norma into the room.  Herminia Becerra, the notorious "Queen of the Politiqueras" danced wantonly with a cardboard cutout of Obama.  Uncle Gilbert, the new state chairperson, raised the decibel level.  Saenz and Masso reconciled.

When, the day after the event, Mean Mister Brownsville published a picture of Herminia Becerra in an Erin H. Garcia hat and Luis V. Saenz t-shirt along with a small story, all anguish broke loose with calls from the Saenz campaign chairman and a close friend loyal to the campaign.  The campaign chairman asked:  "What did you expect us to do, rip the shirt off an elderly person?  You know Luis does not use politiqueras!"  Then came  a more profound question and one easy to answer:
Saenz Campaign Chairman:  "What would you do if you were the candidate?"

Herminia Dancing with Obama

Mean Mister Brownsville:"I would simply say that I can't control who wears my campaign shirts, but clearly state that I do NOT support the use of politiqueras, that, if elected, I will prosecute voter fraud in any of its forms.  This is actually a wonderful opportunity for Luis Saenz to be the only Cameron County candidate or elected official to take a strong, clear stand against this cancer on our democracy."  

This concept was repeated when yet another friend, active in the Saenz campaign, called.  Both the campaign chairman and the other caller have Saenz' ear and both agreed to convey this opportunity to Saenz.  I offered the use of this blog to clearly spell out his opposition to politiqueras and his intention to prosecute voter fraud, if elected, without accompanying commentary from me.   I've heard nothing yet, but the offer stands.

Gilberto Hinojosa

Today, El Rrun Rrun, along with Channel 4, shared the story of Saenz Republican opponent Chuck Mattingly being put on administrative leave without pay.  I was sort of offered that same story, but promised some corroborating evidence purporting to show that Mattingly had not been actually earning his $106,000 salary for months.  That information was not forthcoming, so there's no need of simply regurgitating the report about the administrative leave.   Interviewed by Channel 4, Mattingly referred to the change in his employment status as "lowdown, dirty politics."

But, back to the rally:  Gilberto Hinojosa, winding down his unprincipled leadership of the Cameron County Democratic Party before yielding local leadership to Sylvia Garza-Perez, the niece of Herminia Becerra, gave some vocal inspiration.

Saenz, Masso Reconcile

Also, in a semi-touching pic, Luis Saenz and Carlos Masso, who had called each other every unmentionable name in a Cheezmeh-fueled primary war, reconciled.  While, it's not uncommon for a defeated foe to swallow his pride and back the political victor, several who claim to to be Saenz backers have expressed disappointment in this merger.

With politiqueras parading through the room like honored guests, prominent officials closely identified with election tampering, voter fraud and corruption, still functioning as important cogs in the machine, the future for the local Democratic Party seems bleak.  That bleakness could dissipate in a millisecond if someone wants to be a hero and stand up for democracy.