Ann Richards

[Teresa]

npr morning news sep 14, 2006
Ann Richards, a former Democratic Texas governor and a pioneering woman in Texas politics, died Wednesday after a battle with esophageal cancer. She was 73.

Richards is remembered for her saucy, down-to-earth wit and her determination to make government more inclusive.

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I really liked her. how did some of you texans feel about her? not meaning to get too political...

 

[DD]

npr morning news sep 14, 2006
Ann Richards, a former Democratic Texas governor and a pioneering woman in Texas politics, died Wednesday after a battle with esophageal cancer. She was 73.

Richards is remembered for her saucy, down-to-earth wit and her determination to make government more inclusive.

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I really liked her. how did some of you texans feel about her? not meaning to get too political...

That's sweet of you to post about our dear Ann. She was truly a unique and interesting person. I don't follow politics too much, but she always had a good story or a quick come back line. She will be missed.

 

[TooFarTampa]

She was so cool Toots! Thanks for bringing it up. I always admired her and couldn't figure out why she wasn't re-elected. (Oh, never mind, that's probably too much politics. ;-) )

A life over too soon, certainly, but one well (and honestly) lived. Bravo.

 

[goofer]

I met her at a play in New York several years ago. It was a benefit show with a bunch of celebs. She was there with Liz Smith of the NY Post and a bunch of other women. It was during the political season when there were lots of people running for the NJ US Senate seat that was vacated by Sen Torecelli. I went up to Gov Richards and asked if she was in NY trying to seek the nomination for the open seat. She got a good belly laugh out of that. I know it sounds not funny, you had to be there to appreciate it. I always admired her moxey.

 

[Jdarg]

Oh what a big voice lost. I am so sad to hear this news. The world does not have enough "pistols" like Ann Richards.

 

[Rudyjohn]

I was saddened to hear of her death. I always admired her.

 

[Miss Kitty]

She was a real cowgirl. Called 'em like she saw 'em. Got in alot of trouble with her mouth...(like other Texans we know). Texas will miss her.

 

[Franny]

i have always admired Ann Richards and she will be truly missed. I also love watching her animated on King of the Hill. Anyone see the episodes when she was on the show?

 

[Cil]

I never saw her on King of the Hill, would love to see that for sure.

I was sorry to hear of her passing, not a good way to go, either. I admire her daughter Cecile, as well.

Attributed to Gov. Richards, speaking of a political opponent: " Aw hell, he wears his pants so tight that if he farted he'd blow his boots off!"

 

[John]

i have always admired Ann Richards and she will be truly missed. I also love watching her animated on King of the Hill. Anyone see the episodes when she was on the show?

Great stuff.