We have a big leadership problem in Texas, and by now youve met him: Rick Perry.

What you may not know is that Rick Perrys policies have a very good chance of causing chaos nationally in ways that have nothing to do with the presidential race. Thats because the outcomes of two legal battles were currently fighting here in Texas will have serious national implications. From CBS News Political Hotsheet: So the stakes in the Texas legal battle will have implications not only in-state, but also in the national arena: with so many seats there is a large effect on the national House balance. In 2012, Texas will remain the second largest delegation in the nation, perhaps with a large say in who controls the House. If the Perrymandered congressional map is allowed to stand, Texas Democrats could win statewide with 50.1% of the vote and wed still only win 33% of congressional districts. And with the second largest congressional delegation in the country, you can bet that that would have a huge effect on the balance of power in the House of Representatives. The Department of Justice recently objected to the congressional map but this fight is a long way from being over. You can help by contributing $15, $50 or $150 to the Texas Democratic Partys redistricting litigation efforts. At the same time, were also fighting the nationally infamous King Street Patriots, a Texas-based Tea Party group. The King Street Patriots run an election integrity program which consists of showing up to minority polling sites and wreaking havoc. They recently sent out a fundraising email saying that they

have already expanded to thirty states and are still growing. Our lawsuit against this group came about when they formed a nonprofit corporation and then proceeded to use that corporation to illegally conduct political activity designed to help Republicans. Now, these Tea Partiers would have you believe that they raise their money by passing the hat at their meetings but theyre being represented by the same high-powered Republican attorney who was the architect of the Citizens United case. Not even in Texas is there such a thing as a hat that big. If you want to help us put an end to the financing of their voter intimidation programs via illegal manipulation of campaign finance laws, you can do so by donating $150, $50 or whatever you can afford to help the Texas Democratic Party. Trust me when I tell you that you do not want Rick Perry, his policies or his Tea Party buddies spreading beyond Texas borders. With your help, we can stop them here. Sincerely,

Boyd L. Richie Chairman on behalf of Your Texas Democratic Party

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