Watch: Texas Democrat Wendy Davis Announces Congressional Bid

Former Texas Sen. Wendy Davis announced early Monday that she would be running for freshman U.S. Rep. Chip Roy's congressional seat."I've learned that I'm at my best when I'm fighting for people," Davis said in an autobiographical video posted to Youtube Monday morning. "It isn't personal achievements or failures that create change. It's working together to fight for what matters."Davis said in March that she was considering a run for U.S. Senate, but would likely run for Congress if another Democrat decided to challenge Republican incumbent John Cornyn."I'm running to be a voice for every Texan who feels forgotten by a broken political system," Davis tweeted Monday. "It's time to make Washington listen — will you stand with me?"  Continue reading...

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