RIGHT ON TIME

By: Bobby E. Mills, PhD Timing is everything in all things, especially in the political arena. Thank God for on time Congresswoman Shelia Jackson-Lee, because God is an on-time God. God knows what we need, better than we know, what we need. Given the ungodly partisan climate in Washington, D. C., Houston, and the state of Texas, we needed an experienced, seasoned, and successful politician in Washington, D. C. Congresswoman Jackson-Lee is the right person, at the right time, and for the right reasons. Congresswoman Lee lost the mayor’s race simply because she entered the race too late, not because of her lack of accomplishments and leadership respect. Many of Houston’s influential community and political players had already endorsed a mayoral candidate. Of course, Congresswoman Lee’s adversaries understand better than some misguided community leaders and voters that the Congresswoman has influence in Washington, D. C. For example, Congresswoman Jackson-Lee has access and influence with the President, Vice President, Cabinet Officials, the Minority Leader, and most of all, she is highly respected by her colleagues. These are unique professional leadership qualities, attributes, and contacts as a means of getting the job done for the citizens of the State of Texas, especially...