Lone wolf Democrat joins House remap team -Texas

[Rose Siding]

AUSTIN – Rep. Ron Wilson is known around the Texas Capitol for his leather jackets, his fondness for Lamborghinis and his maverick political views.

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He says he would prefer electing one black Democrat instead of two white Democrats who don't truly serve minority interests. "With almost any minority district you can create two Anglo Democrat districts if you split up," he said.

Mr. Wilson shrugs off criticism from fellow Democrats who say he's selling out. He has held his position on redistricting for years, even when Democrats controlled the Legislature, he said.

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Mr. Wilson doesn't speak for Democrats or black Texans, said Rep. Garnet Coleman, a fellow Houston Democrat. Mr. Coleman said Mr. Wilson represents "moneyed interests," not average voters.

Mr. Wilson doesn't speak for Democrats or black Texans, said Rep. Garnet Coleman, a fellow Houston Democrat. Mr. Coleman said Mr. Wilson represents "moneyed interests," not average voters.

"People are very clear about this now in Houston. They understand where Ron Wilson stands," Mr. Coleman said. "He's alone. And he's alone because his view is not what his constituents want, nor is it what Texans want. His view is what Tom Craddick wants."

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dallas/politics/state/stories/093003dntexwilson.67ee3.html

And what Mr. Craddick wants is what DeLay wants.

[goobergunch]

1. I think voting for Democratic leadership serves minority interests (n/t)

[Wickerman]

2. Rat Bastard -- eom

[bluestateguy]

3. Harris County Democrats: Add his name to the shopping list

Primary challengers will be needed for both Wilson and Whitmire.

[Judi Lynn]

4. And they can't get here nearly soon enough!

Unbelievable! This is a kick in the pants for Democrats everywhere.