Photo credits: APThe eyes of Texas are on the Clinton campaign this weekend as the critical March 4th primaries draw near; it’s a tribute to the character of Bill and Hillary Clinton that they’ve maintained ties with so many loyal friends over the years, in Texas and elsewhere. In today’s NY Times, Julie Bosman writes:
“In fighting for a crucial victory in the Texas contest, the Clintons are drawing from a deep network of friendships that was formed 36 years ago, when they were in their mid-20s, not yet married and working around the clock as volunteers for Mr. McGovern’s campaign.
The list of former McGovern supporters with leading roles in Hillary Clinton’s campaign in Texas includes Frank Herrara, a prominent lawyer; Gary Mauro, veteran Texas Democrat, Gonzalo Barrientos, a former state senator; and Carlos Truan, another former state senator.
Bosman quotes Truan: “I have worked more hours than I care to admit. I’ve been involved with strategy meetings, preparing people to vote, speaking out on her behalf. This all goes back to 1972.”
Bosman continues:
“Many of their {the Clintons} allies from 1972 have stayed involved in Texas politics, amassing wide networks of friends and political connections. Mr. Truan has tapped into a list of 850 friends and associates and lobbied them to support Mrs. Clinton. (Mr. Clinton, who was a state coordinator for the McGovern campaign, paid back Mr. Truan for his recent help by introducing him at a rally last month as ‘my good friend.’)
To read the entire article, go here.
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