State Sen. Mike Jackson introduced the nomination of controversial SBOE Chair Don McLeroy on the Senate floor by giving an extensive background on the Bryan, Texas denist, including teaching 4th grade Sunday school class every weekend. Jackson moved to confirm the chairman, but the vote won't happen without some senate speechifying, first.

"My opposition has nothing to do with this man of faith," said state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, who rose in opposition. "My opposition has to do with his management and his leadership style."

"We've all been amazed at the divisiveness and dysfunction of the board. I asked Dr. McLeroy why, under his leadership we've seen this... dysfunction. He couldn't come up with an answer. I believe a true leader of any organization fosters good will and inclusiveness. Under this chairman's leadership, I'm afraid our State Board of Education and has become the laughingstock of the nation."

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