ACORN Avoiding Houston Politics in 2009

HOUSTON - Fallout continues for the controversial organization The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, also known as ACORN.

The group issued a news release which apparently indicates that the group is not getting involved in Houston politics during the 2009 election season.

According to the news release, "Texas ACORN Political Action Committee has announced that it will not endorse candidates in the November 3, 2009 Houston City Election."

Ginny Goldman, Texas ACORN-State Head Organizer, also said the following in the statement: "Given the controversy surrounding the national organization and specifically offices on the East Coast, our Houston members have decided to steer clear of politics for the upcoming local elections," said Joe Lewis, Texas ACORN PAC Treasurer. "Some people are trying to use ACORN as a political football, but the work we do on behalf of everyday Houstonians who are trying to stay out of foreclosure, keep the lights on, and get health insurance is too important to let that happen. ACORN’s PAC will not endorse any candidates or ballot issues in the upcoming November 3rd election."