Texas lawmaker John Whitmire tops Sheila Jackson Lee in runoff election for Houston's next mayor

Not sure that this us much of a surprise, but I'll be glad to not see that stupid sparkly hat for a long time.

Jackson Lee and Whitmire, both Democrats, made it to Saturday's runoff after breezing past a crowded field of nearly 20 candidates in the Nov. 7 general election.

Jackson Lee, 73, has represented Houston in Congress since 1995. Before that, she served on Houston's City Council.

Whitmire inherits a city facing many challenges, including crime, crumbling infrastructure, and potential budget shortfalls. But despite these issues, booming growth over the last decade has turned the nation's fourth-largest city into an expanding stronghold for Texas Democrats.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-lawmaker-john-whitmire-tops-sheila-jackson-lee-runoff-election-houstons-next-mayor

Sjl will still be around whenever there's a camera around. She's still in Congress I'm pretty sure.

buda91 said:

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Sjl will still be around whenever there's a camera around. She's still in Congress I'm pretty sure.

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Si.

I think Houston has gotten tired of her though.

ETA: she also doesn't get as much air time in that arena.

Wonder if sjl had an epic melt-down in her hotel room ... yelling at / berating staffers... hurling a "victory" champagne bottle at a television/wall (a-la Hildabeast-style in 2016)?

https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3430679

SHE gonna unleash Borderline Personality Disorder on her staff in Gigantic/Titanic portions ! Sucks to be them, but oh well. They earned it.

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https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3430679

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Delete user ban thread

I missed the sjl acronym when skimming.

Lee demands a recount. She has an 18 wheeler full of ballots that were not counted.

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That's funny.

Great News for Houston! Thought she was going to win. Glad she didn't.

96AgGrad said:

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Pelosi ain't gone yet.

Cromagnum said:

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96AgGrad said:

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Pelosi ain't gone yet.

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True but, we need about another 50 sets of feet to make this meaningful.

Pizza said:

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Texas lawmaker John Whitmire tops Sheila Jackson Lee in runoff election for Houston's next mayor

Not sure that this us much of a surprise, but I'll be glad to not see that stupid sparkly hat for a long time.

Jackson Lee and Whitmire, both Democrats, made it to Saturday's runoff after breezing past a crowded field of nearly 20 candidates in the Nov. 7 general election.

Jackson Lee, 73, has represented Houston in Congress since 1995. Before that, she served on Houston's City Council.

Whitmire inherits a city facing many challenges, including crime, crumbling infrastructure, and potential budget shortfalls. But despite these issues, booming growth over the last decade has turned the nation's fourth-largest city into an expanding stronghold for Texas Democrats.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-lawmaker-john-whitmire-tops-sheila-jackson-lee-runoff-election-houstons-next-mayor

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My main takeaway...

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Whitmire inherits a city facing many challenges, including crime, crumbling infrastructure, and potential budget shortfalls. But despite these issues, booming growth over the last decade has turned the nation's fourth-largest city into an expanding stronghold for Texas Democrats.

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Despite the city becoming a ****hole, Democrats gain more power. Democrat voters apparently like more ****hole.

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Pizza said:

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Texas lawmaker John Whitmire tops Sheila Jackson Lee in runoff election for Houston's next mayor

Not sure that this us much of a surprise, but I'll be glad to not see that stupid sparkly hat for a long time.

Jackson Lee and Whitmire, both Democrats, made it to Saturday's runoff after breezing past a crowded field of nearly 20 candidates in the Nov. 7 general election.

Jackson Lee, 73, has represented Houston in Congress since 1995. Before that, she served on Houston's City Council.

Whitmire inherits a city facing many challenges, including crime, crumbling infrastructure, and potential budget shortfalls. But despite these issues, booming growth over the last decade has turned the nation's fourth-largest city into an expanding stronghold for Texas Democrats.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-lawmaker-john-whitmire-tops-sheila-jackson-lee-runoff-election-houstons-next-mayor

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My main takeaway...

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Whitmire inherits a city facing many challenges, including crime, crumbling infrastructure, and potential budget shortfalls. But despite these issues, booming growth over the last decade has turned the nation's fourth-largest city into an expanding stronghold for Texas Democrats.

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Despite the city becoming a ****hole, Democrats gain more power. Democrat voters apparently like more ****hole.

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And he's been a part of turning Houston to ***** So he's gonna fix his own mistakes. Doubt it, he'll just collect the kickbacks Sly was getting

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96AgGrad said:

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That's funny.

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Don't say it out loud, though. Mods….