Greetings!

Tarrant County Democrats are gearing up for what undoubtedly will prove to be the most exciting State Convention we have seen in a generation. The nomination battle between Senator Clinton and Senator Obama has energized the Democratic Party like nothing we have seen since the 60s. The number of people who have volunteered to work for their candidate of choice, and who have made plans to attend the State Convention as a delegate or an alternate, is astounding. My hat is off to all of you who have shown this kind of dedication and leadership.

I hope everyone has a wonderful time in Austin. If you are a candidate for one of the many State Party offices, or for a position as a National Delegate, I hope you are successful. At the end of the Convention, however, I hope we all return to Tarrant County as Democrats committed to accomplishing Democratic victories across the board in November. The change needed in this country cannot be accomplished only by a Democratic victory at the top of the ballot. All of our candidates must win, down to the very last race. Believe it ─ ─ changes in our system of health care, in the way we educate our children, in our environmental policies, in our Middle East policies ─ ─ the list goes on and on ─ ─ can only be made, and will only be made, by Democrats. We Stand Together.

I would also like to mention my appreciation for the good work that has been done by our local State Democratic Executive Committee members over the past two years. Kudos to our own Marvin Sutton, Mary Edwards, Marc House, Danny Cook, and Jo Pierce. Marc is not seeking re-election to his SDEC position. Personally speaking, I urge the re-election of Marvin Sutton, Mary Edwards, Danny Cook, and Jo Pierce.

Let’s get the job done in Austin, and return to Tarrant County as Democrats United for Change!

Stephen C. Maxwell

Chair,
Tarrant County Democratic Party