Wednesday, November 25, 2015

LEHMBERG WATCH: Prosecutor to challenge Dem favorite in DA race

An attorney who went after Rosemary Lehmberg following her drunk-driving arrest is reported to be in the heat over on the Democrat ticket. A rumored Republican challenger has yet to emerge.

According to the Austin American-Statesman:
Prosecutor Gary Cobb may have some company in next year’s race for Travis County district attorney after all.
... Now, defense attorney Rick Reed, a Democrat who unsuccessfully sued to have District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg removed from office following her 2013 drunk driving arrest, said Tuesday that he is exploring a run in next year’s race to replace her. 
... Reed ... lost to Lehmberg in the 2008 primary and also ran unsuccessfully for Dallas County district attorney in 1998 ...
More: http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/has-gary-cobb-drawn-a-democratic-challenger-for-tr/npWHm 

Rick Reed

1 comment:

  1. If in fact Gary Cobb is dishonest enough to cheat the system and give the middle finger to his financial obligations, then Travis County needs Reed to enter the race!

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