Video of Chris Bell's Fort Bend Labor Day speech courtesy of Half Empty. Part two is here.
Bell gets another Labor endorsement for Labor Day
Texas State Employees Union backs Bell for Texas Senate
On Labor Day, the Chris Bell for Texas Senate campaign announced that it won the endorsement of the Texas State Employees Union.
“I am honored to have the support of the Texas State Employees Union as I stand with my brothers and sisters in the organized labor movement today,” said Chris Bell. “They know we need new leadership in the state legislature, and I’m happy that the state employees want me to provide it.”
Bell sweeps Texas teachers' endorsements
The Chris Bell for Texas Senate campaign today announced that it has swept the endorsements of the Texas State Teachers Association and the Texas AFT's Committee on Political Education.
“I always tell my kids to listen to their teachers. I just hope the voters of Senate District 17 hold Texas teachers in the same regard,” said Chris Bell. “Texas teachers know firsthand what’s going on in the classrooms. They know vouchers are a cop-out.
Chris Bell enjoys huge lead
Memo from Cooper & Secrest Associates:
Between Aug. 14 and Aug. 18, 2008, Cooper & Secrest Associates conducted a survey of 404 likely general election voters in Texas Senate District 17 (error margin: plus or minus 4.9 points).
The results make plain the excellent opportunity Democrats have to convert this open seat.
Bell shows momentum with new endorsements
Dozens of local officials, precinct chairs join Team Bell
In a sign of gathering momentum with only 11 weeks until Election Day, Chris Bell today announced dozens of endorsements from federal, state and local elected officials, as well as the support of 79 precinct chairs in Senate District 17.
Chris Bell speaking in Denver
Matt Glazer of the Burnt Orange Report caught up with Chris Bell at the Democratic National Convention in Denver today and posted a video of the conversation "about his great new poll numbers, the convention, and the future of Texas."
Check out the post and the video here.
OfftheKuff interviews Bell
Over at OfftheKuff, Charles Kuffner has audio of his wide-ranging interview with Chris Bell, who he calls a "great candidate" and "strong frontrunner" for Texas Senate. The conversation includes Bell's views on elementary school and higher education, ethics in government, health care and more.
Bell doubles fundraising goal a day early
In a sign of gathering momentum with only 11 weeks until Election Day, Chris Bell met his online fundraising goal a day early.
Initially hoping to raise $10,000 in 10 days, the Bell campaign reached that mark in three days, so they doubled the goal to $20,000 in 20 days.
On Day 19, the Bell campaign broke that barrier.
The $20,000 in 20 Days online fundraising campaign has now raised $22,057 from 130 individual donors.
West U mayor endorses Bell
The West University Examiner has an article on an important endorsement for Chris Bell:
West U’s Republican mayor endorses Democrat Bell
Mayor Bob Kelly has endorsed Democrat Chris Bell to fill the state Senate seat vacated by former West University Place resident Kyle Janek.
Dr. Murray: Reasons for Chris Bell's decision
Over at abc13.com, Dr. Richard Murray wrote a very interesting piece about Chris Bell's decision to run for Texas Senate. Here are some key points from his piece:
About Chris Bell
Throughout his career, Chris Bell has worked to change the status quo – reforming government and improving the lives of Texans.
