I live in the Dallas suburbs and I can tell you that the City of Dallas has lost it's way. Last I heard, I don't think violent crime is too bad but crime in general is one of the worst in the nation. Most conservatives have fled to the outlying areas where you can still go for a walk after dark. The mayor is a joke. I never go downtown unless it's to a Stars or Mavericks game. It's a shame. I still love being in Texas but I'm no longer proud of the city in which I was raised.
Do you suppose that it was the demographics within the city that got him elected? Or did he promise some sort of "law & order" pledge?
BTW: Welcome to FreeRepublic!
Wow. You just described Detroit.