Mojo Craddick

I’m a West Texas girl (Mojo, Mighty Panthers!) and see my hometown area as the big winner in the legislative run-off. Tryon Lewis won 3 to 1 in a race that Buddy West should have never entered. West had served West Texas, and could have returned home a statesman. It’s tough to let go of power, and perhaps harder still to let go of a grudge. West was widely reported to have disliked Texas House Speaker (and neighboring legislator) Tom Craddick. But Midland and Odessa are connected, and voters want legislators working together.

Some Odessans said West looked tired and not well. Whey my Mother’s long-time neighbor stuck the Lewis sign in her yard, Tryon Lewis had the election in the bag. Those little gray-hairs have the Mojo going and when they are jump ship, it’s indication of a revolt.

Others said they were ready for fresh leadership in a legislator who has energy and enthusiasm, and who can work with leadership.

Congratulations to Judge Lewis - soon to be Rep. Lewis -- who ran an honorable campaign.

Mojo Craddick

- Peggy V.