Harris endorses, tweets ensue

While it’s still early in the local election season, the race for county attorney has already become heated, with current Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, former Judge Mike Denton, Assistant County Attorney Laurie Eiserloh, and criminal defense attorney Dominic Sel­vera all vying for the seat. On Monday night, criminal justice reform advocate Chris Harris announced his support of Selvera, which led to the following exchange on Twitter (click through to read the replies). Endorsements for the county race will continue to roll in, with Austin EMS Association announcing its support of Garza yesterday.

Thanks Chris. I guess a dude supporting IDEAS resonates more than a woman who actually has a record of taking the hits and having an actual record of implementing actual progressive policy. ✊🏽 Got it.

— Delia Garza (@DGarzaforD2) January 14, 2020

It’s really no wonder that women don’t step into the arena to serve. Because even when they do, and face the critics and have the record of taking the hits and making the right but maybe not popular choices…they don’t get the support they earn. #itsbullshit

— Delia Garza (@DGarzaforD2) January 14, 2020

As much as I would love to righteously dismiss any charge of sexism, as a USian I’ve been raised in a patriarchy where sexism is constantly normalized.

And as a man, I’ve been fed a lot of self-serving myths of male superiority to justify the male-dominated state of the world.

— Chris Harris (@chrisharris101) January 14, 2020

Know that I highly respect Mayor Pro Tem Garza & her leadership on criminal justice issues. She’s helped make our city more just, even when it wasn’t popular &/or created enemies.

I hope to con’t working w/ her to ensure everyone in our community feels safe & free.

— Chris Harris (@chrisharris101) January 14, 2020