Remembering Ann Richards

[effingya]

Rock on Anne! Miss you

[hav2see]

This GREAT LADY was a true AMERICAN who cared for this Country deeply. She left the State of Texas in much greater shape after her governorship. I just wish she would of won that November of 1994. I was truly saddened and somewhat depressed when I learned she had lost. Governor Richards was a TRULY BRIGHT STAR.

[geyser]

A classic example of a real Texas woman...

[geyser]

Great woman...great video...

[StarshipTrooper32]

RIP Governor Richards and give them hell up there in Heaven........... You will be missed, you were one of the last late great Texans.

[NutsandMacaroons]

Okay, anyone who is presumptious and stupid enough to assume that Ann Richards would automatically be for Hillary Clinton obviously doesn't know anything about Ann.

[jarnsaxa666]

What kind of Texas woman wouldn't already know about this amazing goddess? What is wrong with you people!

Oh, and Ann would NOT have endorsed Hillary...Ann was a no-bullshit taking, staunch progressive and even endorsed Howard "Screaming" Dean in 2003. So I guess you can maybe figure out who she would have gone with.....

[uney1992]

This tribute is excellent and very moving. I want to learn everything about Ann Richards now. Hillary 08!

[uney1992]

Ann Richards is a woman I knew very little about UNTIL Hillary's campaign showed me what she was like. Ann was outstanding...what an awesome woman! I really admire her. I hope Texas women come together and they show their support for Hillary at the polls and caucus sites. Ann's daughter said that Ann would support Hillary with a passion. Hillary and Bill loved Ann and they were friends for over 30 years.

[klazzychick]

Ann Richards set the standard for what all of us Democrat women should be ... strong, independent and outspoken. VOTE FOR HILLARY in the memory of Ann Richards who I know would be her strongest... and loudest... voice! Gov Richards was my hero. I miss her. Let's put our first woman in the White House and since it can't be our Ann, Vote for the next best thing... Hillary Clinton!

[CanadianMind]

Oh yes, and THANK YOU for this wonderful tribute!

[CanadianMind]

LOVED Ann Richards. I remember hearing about her death. This video makes me sad. I always felt she was an awesome lady, with true tough-ass class. She was a true inspiration, not afraid to be who she was, and not afraid to speak her mind. Ann, many of us still love and miss you.

May she rest in peace.

[sashita195154]

This displaced Texan had to shed a few tears viewing this video and hearing "Northeast Texas Women" sung for the first time in years and years.

A fitting tribute to a great lady.

[soundpolicy]

Awesome.

[danielbbailey]

What is that song in the video?  It's awesome.

[derbilmotion]

It's "Northeast Texas Women" by Willis Alan Ramsey, recorded on the album, "Willis Alan Ramsey" back in the early 70's. I've not heard anything from Ramsey since then, but his debut/only album is a gem of original songwriting. He is something of a mystery in Texas music. The original vinyl is a valuable collector's item. I hope he doesn't mind my using this great song for this humble tribute to Ann.

[arivera3426]

We will miss your kick-ass attitude, Ann!!

[Therapysister]

I meant very well done....

[derbilmotion]

Thanks. She will be missed.

[Therapysister]

Very well don....