This diary was written and posted by JayRaye at
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FEELIN' THE BERN IN SAN ANTONIO!
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Well folks, tonight was one of the most exciting nights I've ever had in politics in Texas.
It was a meeting with the state campaign staff of Bernie for President. They laid out the agenda. Then we divided up into working groups.
I met with a few people under the Labor for Bernie banner. And here's where it gets exciting! I met the former long-time editor of Labor Notes. Yes he's moved down here to San Antonio from Detroit and he's now working with Unite Here.
A super great guy. And this is BREAKING NEWS. The Hyatt workers FINALLY have union recognition. It hasn't even been publicly announced yet, so you are hearing this ahead of the public announcement. This has been a SIX YEAR fight. So exciting.
I met a local leader of National Nurses United. She invited me to a Bernie gathering at her house on Saturday afternoon. Great lady. They don't have any hospitals organized yet in San Antonio, but they are here on the ground and active.
The place was packed to capacity. We had to give our name at the door to prevent exceeding the room limit. They'll have to rent a bigger place next time.
A lot of the Bernie events planned are going to be fun. For example a bike ride down town on Dec 6. Ride for awhile, stop and chat with folks. Ride some more. Stop at a cafe. Think it will be along the river walk. San Antonio rents bikes for not too much money. Sounds like a lot of fun!! A lovely young woman invited me.
And that's another great thing about the meeting. Lots of young people. And as for Bernie not attracting people of color...well there will be a huge group picture posted somewhere soon. Because we took a great group photo chanting "Bernie Bernie" the whole time.
The room was a least half Hispanic, I think, and a lot of African Americans also. And plenty of young people, most exciting to see the younger generation getting involved.
The meeting was led by Jacob Limón, Sanders' Texas state director, and Ananda Tomas, San Antonio director.
Limón on Twitter (for photo)
https://twitter.com/txjakelimon
Photo of Ananda Tomas (scroll over her name)
https://www.facebook.com/SA4SANDERS/photos/pb.1612581895622642.-22075200...
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Texans for Bernie Sanders
https://www.facebook.com/TexansForBernie/
See also:
"Sanders Campaign Ramps Up in Texas"
by Patrick Svitek Nov. 11, 2015
http://www.texastribune.org/2015/11/11/sanders-campaign-ramps-texas/