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Posted on 01/15/2011 1:08:17 AM PST by Iam1ru1-2
Senate Conservatives Fund
Dear Fellow Conservative:
I have some very important news to share. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) announced yesterday that she will not seek a fourth term in 2012.
This is a major development because it opens up a Senate seat in a strong Republican state, giving us another opportunity to elect a principled conservative.
The Republican primary election for this seat won't take place until March 6, 2012 but I expect several candidates to enter the race very soon.
The Senate Conservatives Fund will thoroughly evaluate each of these candidates to see if a clear standout emerges.
As you know, we don't endorse liberal or wishy-washy Republicans. Our mission is to elect strong conservative leaders who have the courage to stand up and defend the principles of freedom that make America great.
In order to win the SCF endorsement, candidates have to demonstrate a deep commitment to conservative principles as well as a willingness to stand up to their own party when it's wrong.
They also have to show they can build and run an effective campaign. Texas is a very large state and a winning candidate will need a strong statewide grassroots organization and the ability to raise money to get their message out.
Based on media reports following Senator Hutchison's announcement, the Washington establishment appears to be lining up behind Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst (R). However, the two candidates we hear about most from conservatives are Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams (R) and former Solicitor General Ted Cruz (R).
As you may remember, SCF encouraged Texas Governor Rick Perry to appoint Michael Williams to Senator Hutchison's seat when she was expected to resign in the middle of her term. Michael is an outstanding conservative leader and he will be at the very top of our list as we consider candidates for an endorsement in the 2012 election.
We will keep you updated as this race develops. If you have information about the candidates or if you want to make a recommendation, please email us.
You can also help us identify and elect the strongest candidate in the field by making a contribution to the Senate Conservatives Fund. The more support we can raise now, the more we will be able to do for conservative candidates next year.
Thank you for being a member of this community. SCF was able to elect strong conservatives to the Senate in 2010. With your help, we can do it again in 2012!
Respectfully,
Jim DeMint
United States Senator
Chairman, Senate Conservatives Fund
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I wish Dr. Suzanna Hupp would run to replace KBH, but I think she has a couple of young kids.
Dan Patrick . . . or anyone who can slap John Cornyn when he gets stupid (which is all the time).
There will be a plenty lined up I expect. It remains to see who will be viable in the presidential year........
From the DMN is a note of some potential candidates on both sides of the aisle.
Likely Republican contenders to succeed her include Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert , state Sen. Florence Shapiro of Plano , Railroad Commissioners Elizabeth Ames Jones and Michael Williams, Weatherford car dealer Roger Williams, and Ted Cruz, a former Texas solicitor general and candidate for state attorney general.
Possible Democratic contenders include former Texas Comptroller John Sharp and former Houston mayor Bill White.
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Thanks for that info - there is no way in hell I’ll vote for ANYONE tied up in that fiasco - even if he is black. Just no way. I had to vote against Perry twice - the last thing this country needs is someone pushing this type of scheme at the federal level.
see #5
I suggest Jerry Patterson for senator.
Greg Abbott or Ted Poe
Who should replace her?
Who should believe her!
But to answer you question: Michael WIlliams
Dan Patrick.
As a rule I do not contribute to PACs. But I might to DeMint’s PAC. At least I know none of my money will be spent promoting RINOs.
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There is a long list of highly qualified candidates vying for this seat, because they had originally been lead to believe the seat would be vacated by Senator Hutchison in 2010. There are 3 on my Facebook friend list: Michael Williams, Elizabeth Ames Jones, and Ted Cruz.
Michael Williams.
Hasn’t Leppert already been chosen by the country club crowd? If so, the rest of the process is just for show.
Agree.....I like the guy as well but need to do more research before I promise my vote. All I know about him are his efforts on concealed carry etc ...
Whats his stand on border and illegals etc ??
I concur.
Texas has a lot of good Republican contenders like these two for the Senate spot.
Our bench strength is strong. Probably stronger than the current starters. ;)
In before the Paulbots suggest Ron Paul for U.S. Senate. ;)
Not possible, as Dewhurst’s 2013 successor as lt. gov. must be a sitting state senator.
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