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Last Day of Early Voting in El Paso

It’s the Last day of early voting in El Paso.  If you haven’t gone out and supported your candidate that is not Reyes, now is your chance!

Kiss FM has an informal poll on their website but I wouldn’t be surprise if the Reyes supporters aren’t gaming the system and flooding it with extra votes.  if you want to cast your vote go here: Kiss FM Poll

Here’s a quick breakdown of early voting locations:

Early Voting Period
May 14, 2012 – May 25, 2012
1. BASSETT PLACE – # 100 6101 GATEWAY WEST 9:00 – 6:00
2. CAROLINA RECREATION CENTER 563 N. CAROLINA DR. 9:00 – 6:00
3. COURTHOUSE – LOWER LEVEL 500 E. SAN ANTONIO AVE. 8:00 – 5:00
4. FIESTA SHOPPING CENTER – # 104 5200 N. MESA ST. 9:00 – 6:00
5. MARTY ROBBINS REC. CENTER 11600 VISTA DEL SOL DR. 9:00 – 6:00
6. PAVO REAL RECREATION CENTER 9301 ALAMEDA AVE. 9:00 – 6:00
7. REGENCY OF EL PASO 221 BARTLETT DR. 9:00 – 6:00
8. ROGELIO SANCHEZ 1331 N. FABENS 9:00 – 6:00
9. SUNRISE SHOPPING CENTER – # 56 8500 DYER ST. 9:00 – 6:00
10. SUN VALLEY CENTER – # 105 4525 SUN VALLEY DR. 9:00 – 6:00
11. VISTA HILLS SHOPPING – # 202 1840 LEE TREVINO DR . 9:00 – 6:00
12. ZARAPLEX CENTER – #118 1700 ZARAGOZA RD. 9:00 – 6:00

The moble ones are all over the place, here’s a list: Mobile Locations

This race has rippled up to a national level, HuffPo and Fox News Latino (???) have some interesting articles worth checking out:

Silvestre Reyes Hit By Attack Ad In Primary, Tosses Allegation At Challenger Beto O’Rourke

Texas Congressman Faces Questions over Political Donations from Alleged Trafficker

If you are still needing reasons to cast your vote against Reyes, head over to the Article Archives, I’ve added some more articles.

Now for something different, here’s some of my favorite “Vote” themed music videos:

Guest Post by David Nevarez (part2)

After visiting Reyes’ office several times last year for assistance with my VA disability claim, my requests were left unresolved.  On his April 25th Posting “Reyes Works”, Mr. Reyes, who says he is a Veteran himself, questions my time in service! As a result, the following day I had to show my DD214 (discharge papers) to an El Paso Times Reporter, Chris Roberts.

A Veteran never questions a fellow Veteran’s time in service – period! Reyes failed to appear at a Veteran sponsored debate on April 14th after confirming at the 60-day, 30-day, two week and 24 hour mark.  This, in my opinion, shows Reyes’ lack of concern for the Veterans in El Paso.

There are many stories like mine.  After my ratings physical, several X-rays highlighted problems with my lower back.  The recommendation was to see my primary care doctor at the VA. Even with instructions explaining the urgency of this problem, the VA could not see me until mid July.  Situations like this are how our current Veterans are being treated and, until improved, those new to the system will experience the same.

It has taken an election year to raise awareness for a much needed Veterans Hospital. Reyes has access to the numbers showing its viability, yet he chooses to side step the issue. Nationwide, a severe backlog of disability claims has clogged the system and 10 years of war are only going to add to the problem long term.

These ongoing issues are important and Reyes, as well as other officials, should not be surprised when they get voted out of office for their inability to lead.

Guest Post by David Nevarez (part1)

KVIA Debate and Other Notes

If you missed it here are the links the the Congressional Debate that was hosted by KVIA Extra:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

A few things to take away from this, Reyes sure loves to use “First and Foremost” a lot.  That’s one of my biggest criticisms of Reyes, his public speaking is abhorrent.  He interjects catch phases between uh and um’s in an attempt to string his ideas together and it comes across all herky-jerky and incomplete.  This is what has passed for our representation over the last 16 years?  Unacceptable!

Reyes’ answer to the bridge question was pretty confusing. It’s funny that he sites Google as his proof that a bridge is supposedly imminent in the Yarbrough area.  As a member of Congress wouldn’t he have access to “real” information on the subject and not have to resort to Google? He also did a little dance around the gay marriage issue and almost got away with not answering it till Hunt pinned him down.

This local congressional election is certainly one of the most interesting in a long time.  The divide at the local democratic level is oddly paralleled at the national level.  The El Paso Inc has an article up that talks about this local divide and its implications titled: El Paso’s Democratic Divide.  I think it can be summed up simply as “Old Vs New”, “Progressive Vs Status Quo.”

Anti-incumbency is also powering this divide and some of the first anti Reyes adds are starting to hit the airways.  Its good stuff, I hope they blast out some more:

This is the last week of early voting, and its going to be a tight race. Exit polls are showing the race to be “neck and neck” so it’s more important than ever to go out and vote.  Lets give Reyes the retirement he deserves!

Early voting locations: Early voting in El Paso