GARZA 10-12

 Estanislao Contreras, the poet of Chicano Fuck Songs, eats lunch at Mi Pueblito every Monday. Jack O'Connell, the great unpublished novelist, joins him. They both bleed Democratic blue.

"How's the sheriff's race look to you?" asks Estanislao. "Are you still with Garza?"

"Of course I'm with him."

"I know that. I meant your impression about him winning?"

"As district clerk, he learned the mechanics of running a country-wide campaign," answers Jack. "We saw his performance against Sheriff Lucio where he beat the incumbent, 57% to 43%. That kind of feat just doesn't happen. Outcomes of this magnitude are the result of preparation."

"You don't think Lucio's endorsement of his opponent might not swing the result?" inquires Estanislao.

"His foe is no Carlos Cascos. He lacks the gravitas. Ultimately, this is a Democrat vs. Republican showdown. Are Democrats going to betray their party for Trump? A Democrat is a traitor if he or she is opting for anyone who represents Trump."

"Do you believe that Garza can ride the Biden donkey to victory?"

"When you have Trump carrying an elephant on his back, this is a black-and-white decision. You're either committed to Democratic values or your selling out to Republican special interests. Garza benefits from the Democratic Party because the numbers are so overwhelming in his favor. And everyone agrees that it's time for a significant change. There may be this image of a lawman wearing a Texas Ranger hat and carrying a six-shooter, but ultimately the post is an administrative position. Garza has vast experience overseeing a budget and he'll hire the best cops to manage the law-and-order division."

"Of all the local elections, this has disintegrated into the dirtiest," continues Estanislao. "Does this hurling mud back and forth help or hurt Garza?"

"Like Biden and Trump, the majority of voters have already made up their minds. A little entertainment on the side will have no impact on the final numbers. It's real simple. You grab your ballot and start by checking Biden's box and you finish by marking Garza's box. In these times of Trump, this is the year for the Democrats."


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