Dallas – The Democratic National Convention has concluded, and there are now fewer than 60 days until early voting begins in Texas.
While Republicans rule all of the state’s top elected posts, some young Democrats received primetime attention in Chicago.
They hope to carry their convention momentum into November.
What was expected to be a concern at the convention with President Joe Biden at the helm swiftly evolved into optimism with a Harris-Walz ticket.
“Do not make a mistake. We are the underdogs in this struggle, even though there is only one qualified candidate, one who has completed the work and given the results,” said Dallas Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
However, the DNC still featured some of its young Texas talent in primetime speaking positions.
After sparring with Republicans in committee hearings, Congresswoman Crockett has emerged as a rising figure in the party.
The Harris campaign has begun to embrace the border issue after Donald Trump directed Senate Republicans to delay a bipartisan border deal.
The Democratic National Convention closed with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination, marking her historic rise as the first woman of color to lead a major political party ticket.
President Biden stated that since his executive order, border crossings have decreased dramatically. That claim is correct, but in the previous three years, the administration did little to stem the record number of migrant crossings.
“MAGA is holding legislation at home hostage, including essential border security resources, military help to Ukraine, and even the farm bill. “She has lived the American dream, whereas he has been America’s nightmare,” Crockett stated.
Lina Hidalgo, Judge of Harris County, was another Texas speaker.
“The very week she launched her campaign, she was down in Texas providing critical FEMA assistance following Hurricane Beryl.” Judge Hildalgo stated that Kamala Harris cares and will never sacrifice lives for political gain.
While she has received criticism in the Houston area, she is regarded as a rising star in the Democratic Party.
“When the previous tragedy struck, Donald Trump abandoned us. He promoted falsehoods, which cost lives. Compare that to 2021, when the Texas Power Grid went out. “Kamala Harris didn’t just tweet; she called me to ensure we had what we needed,” Hildalgo stated.
In a state where Republicans wield the majority of political power, Democrats believe they are making progress.
The Hispanic vote bloc in Texas is beginning to lean Republican. Democrats hope that the enthusiasm of a Harris ticket will draw people back.
Crockett attempted to humanize Harris throughout her testimony, bringing tears to her eyes as she recounted a discussion they held.
“Among other things, she told me that you are exactly where God wants you to be. Your district chose you because they believe in you, as do I. The next month, I went viral for the first of many times for giving Republicans a taste of their own medicine. “That brief but impactful interaction provided me with legislative legs, and I’ve been running ever since,” Crockett said.