I found a quote of yours from October 2006, which is still particularly pertinent today:

“I think it’s time Democrats stop being on the defensive and start taking to task the Republicans. The Democrats need to have the cajones to deal with the big issues. We have to be more militant about our expectations of politicians or our elected officials will continue their merry way.” She added, “They seem anaesthetized.”

I know you are looking down and shaking your head. Are there some strings you can pull for us up there? "No," I hear you say, "You have to grow your own cajones (or very big ovaries) and tell everyone, whether they want to hear it or not, this shit has got to stop!"

By the way, if you were as big a fan as I (and many others) was of Ann Richards, I think you will really appreciate the eulogy that her friend Liz Smith gave at Ann's funeral. Check it out here. I think it's such a great tribute to a wonderful friendship.

Gillian Parrillo
SacWomen