shirley jackson lee booed at texas convention

itsmeeeeeee · 03-30-2008, 05:48 AM

News Video On Demand | KHOU.com | News for Houston, Texas Jackson Lee at odds with constituents

08:42 PM CDT on Saturday, March 29, 2008

Sheila Jackson Lee at odds with constituents | TOP STORIES | KHOU.com | News for Houston, Texas

By Wendell Edwards / 11 News

HOUSTON -- On the campus of Texas Southern University was a Democratic Senate District convention unlike the others being held across the state.

Democrats together, but yet still divided over who should be the Democratic presidential nominee.

And never more was that more apparent than when longtime Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee took the stage.

A majority of the crowd showed its support for Barack Obama by shouting his name and booing the congresswoman, letting her know what they thought of her allegiance to Hillary Clinton.

To some, especially Clinton supporters at the convention, the booing came out of nowhere.

"I was a little surprise there was that kind of activity going on,” said Jeffery, who is a Clinton supporter.

But for those backing Obama, they said it sent a clear message to the congresswoman from her constituents.

"For her to standout against the wishes of her district and be a Clinton supporter, I guess pissed off our delegation,” said Obama supporter Phillip.

For years, Sheila Jackson Lee has been a popular politician in the 18th Congressional district; winning re-election overwhelmingly at least five times since 1995. The district is predominately made of up African American voters.

"It is always tough to go into the face of adversity,” she admitted to the chorus of boos she received Saturday.

But could the disfavor from those who support Obama, hurt Jackson Lee?

"We are somewhat in uncharted waters,” said 11 News political expert Bob Stein. “It simply reflects the fact that Lee is in tough position here.

“Her district when 90-percent to 10-percent for Obama.”

For Jackson-Lee though, it is all about keeping her word.

"What would I be if I went back on my word to an individual that I've worked with for more than a decade and sat down talked to me about her vision for America,” said Jackson Lee.

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looks like ms jackson lee better start thinking about what she's going to do after she loses her seat.

Environment Man · 03-30-2008, 08:44 AM

Its Sheila Jackson Lee. But who cares. Mickey Leland would have supported Obama.

neptune · 03-30-2008, 08:46 AM

Shocking...she backed the wrong horse.

Obama wins the Texas two-step: TPM Election Central | Talking Points Memo |

Environment Man · 03-30-2008, 10:14 AM

Mickey Leland did that too on the first Jesse Jackson run. He got on board furing Jesse's second run cause Jesse won his district.

Veronica · 03-30-2008, 10:26 AM

I don't know what she was thinking. Houston will not forget. She will have a strong candidate run against her and take that seat. Sure haven't seen Tubbs around lately either.

Environment Man · 03-30-2008, 10:29 AM

Tubbs (smart lady but blew this one) and Jackson-Lee are toast. If not in the Fall then in 2010. Jackson-Lee is very ambitious and probably wants to be in a cabinet post. She blew that.

The_Heretic · 03-30-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by itsmeeeeeee

For years, Sheila Jackson Lee has been a popular politician in the 18th Congressional district; winning re-election overwhelmingly at least five times since 1995. The district is predominately made of up African American voters.

Looks like that's completely out the window.

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looks like ms jackson lee better start thinking about what she's going to do after she loses her seat.

Become a republican so she can keep supporting Hillary's switch of party.

Marie_D · 03-30-2008, 04:32 PM

A great woman like this should not have been booed like that. Appalling. In fact, only mentally retarded drooling Oblahma freakheads completely out of touch with reality would boo a great woman like Lee.

Obama really should step down for the good of this country.

RK77 · 03-30-2008, 04:44 PM

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"What would I be if I went back on my word to an individual that I've worked with for more than a decade and sat down talked to me about her vision for America,” said Jackson Lee.

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looks like ms jackson lee better start thinking about what she's going to do after she loses her seat.

I find it fascinating that she thinks she owes more of an allegiance to Hillary than to those who voted for her for those same years.

Hillary mind set---allegiance to the politicians and the companies and the lobbiests.

Obama mind set allegiance to the people.

Sheila Jackson Lee and Maxine Waters both have up and coming black challengers---a league of them. Maybe they could start a business together after congress.

RK77 · 03-30-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie_D

A great woman like this should not have been booed like that. Appalling. In fact, only mentally retarded drooling Oblahma freakheads completely out of touch with reality would boo a great woman like Lee.

Obama really should step down for the good of this country.

Sooooooo---you agree with her applauding that "America stinks" then huh? You are such a lying hypocrit!

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itsmeeeeeee punk nun Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 53 miles west of venus Posts: 3,822 My Mood: Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 215 Thanked 715 Times in 428 Posts	shirley jackson lee booed at texas convention News Video On Demand \| KHOU.com \| News for Houston, Texas Jackson Lee at odds with constituents 08:42 PM CDT on Saturday, March 29, 2008 Sheila Jackson Lee at odds with constituents \| TOP STORIES \| KHOU.com \| News for Houston, Texas By Wendell Edwards / 11 News HOUSTON -- On the campus of Texas Southern University was a Democratic Senate District convention unlike the others being held across the state. Democrats together, but yet still divided over who should be the Democratic presidential nominee. And never more was that more apparent than when longtime Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee took the stage. A majority of the crowd showed its support for Barack Obama by shouting his name and booing the congresswoman, letting her know what they thought of her allegiance to Hillary Clinton. To some, especially Clinton supporters at the convention, the booing came out of nowhere. "I was a little surprise there was that kind of activity going on,” said Jeffery, who is a Clinton supporter. But for those backing Obama, they said it sent a clear message to the congresswoman from her constituents. "For her to standout against the wishes of her district and be a Clinton supporter, I guess pissed off our delegation,” said Obama supporter Phillip. For years, Sheila Jackson Lee has been a popular politician in the 18th Congressional district; winning re-election overwhelmingly at least five times since 1995. The district is predominately made of up African American voters. "It is always tough to go into the face of adversity,” she admitted to the chorus of boos she received Saturday. But could the disfavor from those who support Obama, hurt Jackson Lee? "We are somewhat in uncharted waters,” said 11 News political expert Bob Stein. “It simply reflects the fact that Lee is in tough position here. “Her district when 90-percent to 10-percent for Obama.” For Jackson-Lee though, it is all about keeping her word. "What would I be if I went back on my word to an individual that I've worked with for more than a decade and sat down talked to me about her vision for America,” said Jackson Lee. -------------------------------------------------------- looks like ms jackson lee better start thinking about what she's going to do after she loses her seat. __________________ "NEVER underestimate the Democrat's ability to snatch DEFEAT from the jaws of victory."
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Environment Man Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Catalina Island Posts: 19,983 Thanks: 0 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Its Sheila Jackson Lee. But who cares. Mickey Leland would have supported Obama.
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neptune eighth stone from the sun Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,437 My Mood: Thanks: 92 Thanked 52 Times in 24 Posts	Shocking...she backed the wrong horse. Obama wins the Texas two-step: TPM Election Central \| Talking Points Memo \| __________________ Holy Mudhead, mackerel! Morse Science High! It's....disappeared! -- Firesign Theatre
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03-30-2008, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Environment Man Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Catalina Island Posts: 19,983 Thanks: 0 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Mickey Leland did that too on the first Jesse Jackson run. He got on board furing Jesse's second run cause Jesse won his district.
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Veronica Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,183 My Mood: Thanks: 184 Thanked 264 Times in 135 Posts	I don't know what she was thinking. Houston will not forget. She will have a strong candidate run against her and take that seat. Sure haven't seen Tubbs around lately either.
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Environment Man Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Catalina Island Posts: 19,983 Thanks: 0 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Tubbs (smart lady but blew this one) and Jackson-Lee are toast. If not in the Fall then in 2010. Jackson-Lee is very ambitious and probably wants to be in a cabinet post. She blew that.
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Marie_D Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 201 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	A great woman like this should not have been booed like that. Appalling. In fact, only mentally retarded drooling Oblahma freakheads completely out of touch with reality would boo a great woman like Lee. Obama really should step down for the good of this country.
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