Richard Raymond
Candidate for State Representative
Texas - 42nd District
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During the 2003-04 campaign for Democratic nomination in the Presidential Primary, State Representative Richard Raymond served as Texas Delegation Coordinator for the Clark 04 campaign, initially coordinating the endorsement of 19 state legislators that represented a wide spectrum of Texans, both geographically and demographically.
"We have Brown, Black, White, rural, urban and just about everything that is great about Texas represented within these early supporters," said State Representative Richard Raymond, one of Texas' earliest Clark supporters and Texas Delegation Coordinator. "
This broad base of support is evidence of General Clarks appeal not just to the party's base, but to a wider spectrum of voters. General Clark is right for Texas, right for the entire country, and will be the next president of the United States."
Raymond would ultimately add 31 state legislators to the list of Clark supporters in Texas. Richard helped launch General Clark's campaign for President at a rally in Austin's Wooldridge Park
General Wes Clark Barnstorms Texas
Killer D hero Richard Raymond leads Democratic Endorsements
AUSTIN - Sept 29 -- Retired Army General Wesley Clark swung through Texas on Monday, meeting with supporters in Austin, Ft. Worth, and Witchita Falls.
In Austin, Clark was introduced to a crowd of 800+ by Democratic Rep. Richard Raymond of Laredo, who pointed out that were Bush to be removed in the next election, Texas would likely be called upon to take him back. His comment - "General, if you send him back to us, we'll swallow hard and we'll take him" - was taken with a widespread combination of amusement and dread.
After this eye-opening introduction, Clark stepped onto a stage in front of a large Texas flag at a downtown park and was greeted with cheers and Texas hospitality. Clark returned the sentiment - seeming genuinely excited by the large screaming crowd and noting that he probably shouldn't discuss the recent football game between Texas and Arkansas.
Rep. Richard Raymond (D-Laredo), who is coordinating the effort, said he saw parallels between Clark's rise to national prominence with that of General Dwight D. Eisnehower in the 1950s.
"Sometimes history repeats itself," Raymond said. "It's clear that we are at a unique period in American history where our economy is in a terrible situation and we are at war. General Clark just might be the right person at the right time for our nation."
