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Tommy_Carcetti

(43,198 posts)
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 08:45 AM Jun 2018

Texas Democrat's viral video could be trouble for Tea Party Republican in deep red Texas

Source: Yahoo

An Air Force veteran’s biographical and cinematic campaign ad has gone viral — receiving nearly 2 million viewers in just five days — and could give the Democrat a chance in the heavily Republican 31st Congressional District of Texas.

The stylishly cinematic ad titled “Doors” tells the story of how Mary Jennings “MJ” Hegar of Leander/Cedar Park went from a girl with dreams of flying airplanes to running for Congress. She served as a rescue helicopter pilot on three tours of Afghanistan, where she was shot down and sustained injuries — earning a Purple Heart. Upon returning, she successfully lobbied to lift a ban on women in all ground combat jobs but encountered many unresponsive congressmen along the way. Now she’s challenging one who she says wouldn’t meet with her, tea party Republican John Carter, who hasn’t had a difficult race yet in their heavily Republican district.

“Apparently, being his constituent and a veteran wasn’t enough to get a meeting. I guess I also needed to be a donor,” she says in the ad. “So now I’m running against him, taking on a system that cares more for campaign donors and political parties than protecting our country.”

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A survey from Public Policy Polling in November found that only 35 percent of the district’s constituents want him back and 57 percent think it’s time for someone new, but he still wins 46 to 40 against a generic Democrat — only six points. When respondents were asked about a Democratic veteran, that candidate was favored by two points, 46 to 44.

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/democrats-viral-campaign-video-trouble-tea-party-republican-deep-red-texas-100034567.html



The video is here:



Looks like an impressive candidate with an excellent resume.
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Texas Democrat's viral video could be trouble for Tea Party Republican in deep red Texas (Original Post) Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2018 OP
This was posted before............ MyOwnPeace Jun 2018 #1
It is the best. forgotmylogin Jun 2018 #22
Come on Texas!!!! mountain grammy Jun 2018 #2
throw in the attacks on social security, medicare, medicaid with the number of retirees and beachbum bob Jun 2018 #3
Trump's Trade War will destroy many jobs in Trump Country. lagomorph777 Jun 2018 #7
we are faced with trump people who are not smart enough to put 2 + 2 together, even when they lose beachbum bob Jun 2018 #9
When they find themselves working at McDs or Walmart, it will be harder to take time off and vote. lagomorph777 Jun 2018 #10
there is good chance, especially the messaging of cuts to social secuity, medicare and medicaid are beachbum bob Jun 2018 #12
Incredible campaign video! PatSeg Jun 2018 #4
Make Texas Blue Again! IronLionZion Jun 2018 #5
"shoot like a Girl" ........book.... riversedge Jun 2018 #6
Tweety had her on yesterday Wednesdays Jun 2018 #8
The republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief, Comrade Casino, will hate this ad Achilleaze Jun 2018 #11
Had not seen this...wow! FailureToCommunicate Jun 2018 #13
She's still a woman with a D after her name in TX bitterross Jun 2018 #14
Yes, this is true, but... MarianJack Jun 2018 #20
Ann Richards was governor of Texas IronLionZion Jun 2018 #21
This candidate was at the Texas Democratic State Convention last weekend Gothmog Jun 2018 #15
Wow! txwhitedove Jun 2018 #16
It makes me wish I lived in Texas. gordianot Jun 2018 #17
Er, not to knock Texas............ MyOwnPeace Jun 2018 #25
I am in Missouri they elected Greitens. gordianot Jun 2018 #30
That's great, but views and likes to not win elections Tarc Jun 2018 #18
Yes, but with a great video to reference when going door to door! DemocracyMouse Jun 2018 #26
the district she is running in is just north of austin rdking647 Jun 2018 #19
Bravo. That was very well put together. ffr Jun 2018 #23
I fail to see how this will change anything. BadGimp Jun 2018 #24
OK, if you don't think a powerful story in video form doesn't affect votes... DemocracyMouse Jun 2018 #27
+1 DashOneBravo Jun 2018 #34
Met her at the Texas Democratic Convention BaileyBill Jun 2018 #28
Mail out a DVD of that to every registered voter in her district. (nt) Elwood P Dowd Jun 2018 #29
I love M.J.'s video, and have shared it with friends, but... LudwigPastorius Jun 2018 #31
Even Trump knows the power of a great presentation LiberalLovinLug Jun 2018 #32
That's just fucking awesome DashOneBravo Jun 2018 #33
Awesome! Cha Jun 2018 #35

MyOwnPeace

(16,937 posts)
1. This was posted before............
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 08:54 AM
Jun 2018

and it is a GREAT campaign ad - it needs to be seen many times and many places.

Good luck, MJ!

forgotmylogin

(7,530 posts)
22. It is the best.
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 11:03 AM
Jun 2018

I can't believe how amazing she is - Wonder Woman is real and running for office in TX!

 

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
3. throw in the attacks on social security, medicare, medicaid with the number of retirees and
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 08:59 AM
Jun 2018

seniors living in texas.

none of that has been factored in any where yet

 

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
9. we are faced with trump people who are not smart enough to put 2 + 2 together, even when they lose
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 09:42 AM
Jun 2018

their jobs.
Hoping to mobilize the resistance for victory

lagomorph777

(30,613 posts)
10. When they find themselves working at McDs or Walmart, it will be harder to take time off and vote.
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 09:44 AM
Jun 2018

Trump's shot himself in the foot this time.

 

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
12. there is good chance, especially the messaging of cuts to social secuity, medicare and medicaid are
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 09:48 AM
Jun 2018

spreading.

the good thing about trump, he never admits mistakes or errors in judgement

riversedge

(70,299 posts)
6. "shoot like a Girl" ........book....
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 09:37 AM
Jun 2018







@texasdemocrats #texas #TX31 #bluewave #sxsw @LWVTexas @LWVHouston @emilyslist #FlipItBlue #endcitizensunited #aclu @votevets #votevets

Achilleaze

(15,543 posts)
11. The republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief, Comrade Casino, will hate this ad
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 09:44 AM
Jun 2018

because MJ has obvious not got the same kind of degenerate republican "family values" as the KGOP republican subbies who so slavishly adore the Top Turd on the republican shit heap.

 

bitterross

(4,066 posts)
14. She's still a woman with a D after her name in TX
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 10:05 AM
Jun 2018

Not trying to be a killjoy, but it will be a tough uphill battle all the way for her to win. She has lot going against her.

When they answer they want someone new, they mean a different white, male Republican.

MarianJack

(10,237 posts)
20. Yes, this is true, but...
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 10:40 AM
Jun 2018

...to win a tough fight you first have to join the fight, and MJ looks like one tough lady.

PEACE!

MyOwnPeace

(16,937 posts)
25. Er, not to knock Texas............
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 11:58 AM
Jun 2018

but,

You may want to think long and hard about that.

Remember, they have elected Louie Gohmert and Ted Cruz!

gordianot

(15,243 posts)
30. I am in Missouri they elected Greitens.
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 03:45 PM
Jun 2018

Granted Gohmert is about as far out as you can get but my Congressman Lutkemeyer is a typical (R) conservative piece of work.

 

rdking647

(5,113 posts)
19. the district she is running in is just north of austin
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 10:31 AM
Jun 2018

a lot of the district is hard core nut job republican. they dont like the current rethug office holder but want someone even further to the right. its scary what they believe. as much as i would like to see the seat turn blue i doubt it will.

I wish she was running in my district instead. then she would have a chance to boot out my curren rep who is a jackass

DemocracyMouse

(2,275 posts)
27. OK, if you don't think a powerful story in video form doesn't affect votes...
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 12:15 PM
Jun 2018

Then you probably think the trillions of dollars spent on ads, product design and the entire array of subtleties that go into the art of consumer seduction is a waste too. Stop going to movies or watching TV if you think it isn't appealing.

Or you could give a little credit to the talent (and bravery) of both the candidate and the motion picture artists who made that ad.

Artists and gutsy Democrats are the lifeblood of this great country. People around the world used to look to this country for civil rights leadership, gutsy films, brilliant car design, etc.

(Unless I'm just not understanding you, and I apologize if so.)

BaileyBill

(171 posts)
28. Met her at the Texas Democratic Convention
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 01:45 PM
Jun 2018

last Saturday. Every bit as impressive in person. Went from there to a family reunion where even my right-wing relatives were having second thoughts about the direction of their beloved Republicans. Fingers crossed.

LudwigPastorius

(9,170 posts)
31. I love M.J.'s video, and have shared it with friends, but...
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 04:08 PM
Jun 2018

The recent fuckery by the Supreme Court makes the overall prospect of Texas turning blue much, much, more difficult.

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/25/us-supreme-ruling-court-texas-redistricting-case/

LiberalLovinLug

(14,176 posts)
32. Even Trump knows the power of a great presentation
Tue Jun 26, 2018, 04:17 PM
Jun 2018

She is great and all but lets look at the quality of that commercial. Our side has more talent in the entertainment industry than theirs. Any creative endeavor liberals always outnumber conservatives.

We should be taking advantage of that and making way more of these high value production pieces, especially in close races.

Trump is taking advantage of a population seeped in reality TV addiction. We should take advantage of that same audience appetite. Make pieces so riveting that moderate I's and R's can't even turn away. And also D's are galvanized and eager to vote.

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