Not too long ago – just over a year, in fact – Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis was a rising star. Now, she’s a “bum steer.”

In August 2013, she graced the cover of Texas Monthly, holding her iconic pink tennis shoes with the words “game on” centered on the page just below her folded arms, a look of determination on her face. The magazine called her a “serious long shot” at the time, but nevertheless idolized her.