Democratic Hope

Hope for the Democratic Party in Texas is doubtful to some, but I believe that hope for the Democratic Party is alive. In a post written by Jeremy Schmidt titled “Hope for the Democratic Party of Texas,” he expresses his lack of confidence in the Democratic Party in Texas. Mr. Schmidt points out that the Republican Party currently holds a majority in both the state house and senate. This is true, but that is not to say a Democratic influence is not felt in certain parts of the state.

Being such a large state, Texas has three of the top ten largest cities in the United States. In each of these cities, (Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio) the residing mayor happens to be a Democrat in a “Republican ruled” state.

Another reason Democrats may soon increase in the Texas house is the growing population along the Texas-Mexico border, a region which tends to vote Democratic. As the population of these districts increases, the number of Democratic representatives sent to the Texas house will increase as well.

The future may seem bleak but if you consider the change of guard in mayors in Texas and the growing population in the border regions, there is hope to be seen for the Democratic Party. The governor’s mansion could see a Democrat in the near future without a scandal involving Governor Rick Perry.

I personally tend to vote Republican, but see the growing potential for Democratic presence in Texas politics as a positive for the state. Political debates and conversations benefit the state and its people.