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2010-03-01 Home Front: Politix

"The Big Enchilada!"

That's how a spokesman for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee described the endorsement that came the Democratic congresswoman's way Saturday afternoon. No, it wasn't from a senator or labor union, as important as those endorsements may be to the incumbent from the 18th Congressional district. This one, it turns out, was the biggest enchilada.

"Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is a tireless champion for Houston's working families," President Barack Obama said in a statement released by the Jackson Lee campaign. "That's why we need her back in Congress to help my efforts to bring real jobs back to Houston and the nation."

What must make the president's words especially galling to Jackson Lee's challengers, City Council member Jarvis Johnson and local lawyer Sean Roberts, is that they challenged Jackson Lee in the first place in part because of her steadfast support of Hillary Clinton in the 2008 presidential race.

They maintained that most residents of the 18th were Obama supporters and Jackson Lee was thumbing her nose at them.

"I am grateful and humbled to receive this endorsement from President Obama," said Jackson Lee in the press release. "When he asked me to campaign for him, I found it so rewarding to see the outpouring of support for the change he represented and now he is the change agent that America and Houston need today."

Neither Johnson nor Roberts was immediately available for comment.

Posted by Fred 2010-03-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11143 views ] Top

Posted by Throck Protector of the Welsh4374 2010-03-01 00:56|| 2010-03-01 00:56|| Front Page Top

#2 Once again highlighting Barry's total commitment to the CBC and the Democratic 'extreme far left.' Yes, they are one in the same... but for obvious reasons, no one in the media mentions that of course.

Posted by Besoeker 2010-03-01 01:43|| 2010-03-01 01:43|| Front Page Top

Posted by Mike 2010-03-01 08:22|| 2010-03-01 08:22|| Front Page Top

#4 C'mon, he's got to take the easy contests now. He is 0 for 4 so far. If Teh One can't chalk this up as a win for his amazing personal charisma (hawk! spit!), he's toast.

Posted by Cornsilk Blondie 2010-03-01 10:01|| 2010-03-01 10:01|| Front Page Top

#5 Obama endorses Sheila Jackson Lee

She's doomed.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2010-03-01 11:43|| 2010-03-01 11:43|| Front Page Top

#6 Let's hope ....

Posted by lotp 2010-03-01 13:07|| 2010-03-01 13:07|| Front Page Top

Posted by tu3031 2010-03-01 15:05|| 2010-03-01 15:05|| Front Page Top

#8 As a resident of the 18th District for the past 27 years I can personaly vouch for the absolute lunacy of one Sheila Jackson Lee. The only reason I live here is that there are no mandatory homeowners association dues or deed restrictions in my neighborhood, and I favor 8 foot iron fences and ravenous pit bulls. On the otherhand, I get a total moron as my Congressional rep. Freedom always has its costs.

Posted by BrujoTejano 2010-03-01 15:49|| 2010-03-01 15:49|| Front Page Top

#9 "Obama endorses Sheila Jackson Lee"

Buh-bye, Sheila. :-D

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2010-03-01 23:12|| 2010-03-01 23:12|| Front Page Top

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