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Stovall hoping citizen statesman appeal will land Senate seat
Deer Park Broadcaster ^ | 2/18/14 | VANESA BRASHIER

Posted on 02/18/2014 6:56:54 AM PST by jimbo123

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1 posted on 02/18/2014 6:56:54 AM PST by jimbo123
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Keep Cornyn under 50%.


2 posted on 02/18/2014 6:57:43 AM PST by tennmountainman (Just Say No To Obamacare)
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To: jimbo123

The goal is to keep Cornyn under 50, but I’m getting a little hesitant about Stockman, who would likely win the chance to face Cornyn in a runoff by default as his name is likely to attract more support from general anti-Cornyn voters. I know Texas is not as competitive for Democrats as Indiana was, and an Akin-esque implosion is unlikely, but Stockman is known for bombastic bomb throwing, and has no statewide campaign at all. I really really hope we don’t shoot ourselves in the foot with this one.

Who are the Democrats running?


3 posted on 02/18/2014 7:02:08 AM PST by Viennacon
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Early voting begins Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2014) -- TEXAS primaries


4 posted on 02/18/2014 7:03:55 AM PST by deport
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To: Viennacon
The Democrats won't win this seat, no matter what.

/johnny

5 posted on 02/18/2014 7:04:36 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: jimbo123

IMHO, the recent following two quotes by Conservative Commentator Eric Erickson highlight why Conservative TEXANS should make their votes count in this Primary Election:

1.) “ - - - As all of us know, we may not live in Texas, but Texas affects us and we all probably secretly or not so secretly want to live there. - - - “

2. ) “ - - - - It’s imperative that Texas have strong conservative leadership – because as Texas goes, so goes America. - - - “


6 posted on 02/18/2014 7:06:58 AM PST by Graewoulf (Democrats' Obamacare Socialist Health Insur. Tax violates U.S. Constitution AND Anti-Trust Law.)
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To: Viennacon

I kinda liked Stockman—but the more I hear, I’m not so sure about him.

Is there a truly conservative or tea party candidate among the lot of them?


7 posted on 02/18/2014 7:08:22 AM PST by basil (2ASisters.org)
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Stovall is getting my vote.

/johnny

8 posted on 02/18/2014 7:10:51 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: basil

Stovall has the grassroots support of Texas. He wins the straw polls, but his name ID is terrible. Nobody knows who he is. That’s why I can only really see Stockman forcing the runoff. Unfortunately, while he has the conservative chops on most things, he is no Ted Cruz as a political operator. If Stockman wins it will not be through his own talent or hard work (the man has done virtually no campaigning). It will be us dragging him over the finish line. Happy to help though, as long as he pledges loyalty to our caucus of course.


9 posted on 02/18/2014 7:13:36 AM PST by Viennacon
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Nobody knew who Cruz was either, until the race entered the run-off. There were a bunch of challengers to Dewhurst in that race, too.

/johnny

10 posted on 02/18/2014 7:15:27 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Viennacon

Feel exactly as you do.

What bothers me is I see no visible support from Cruz for Stovall. I mean, even an accidental photo of them in line buying slurpees in a Houston 7-11 would send me hurtling into Stovall’s arms.


11 posted on 02/18/2014 7:17:40 AM PST by txhurl
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To: jimbo123

Dwayne Stovall is exactly the kind of representation the Founders had in mind.

If we can find and elec 534 more just like him, we might just restore this great republic.


12 posted on 02/18/2014 7:18:32 AM PST by Walrus (America died on November 6, 2012 --- RIP)
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I agree that Cruz wasn’t a household name but he did have some recognition among the
powers that be based upon his experiences begining with GW Bush in the 2000 election.
That may have helped him somewhat in getting their support.


13 posted on 02/18/2014 7:25:20 AM PST by deport
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Support in the form of endorsements and money didn't come until the run-off election.

/johnny

14 posted on 02/18/2014 7:27:05 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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Saw Stovall speak last night at a debate at UT Arlington. He’s the real deal. I liked Reasor’s points, too, but Dwayne would be the best match with Cruz. Stovall is well versed in the Constitution. A true citizen statesman. Cornyn sent a girl to represent him. Stockman camp was MIA.


15 posted on 02/18/2014 7:27:15 AM PST by manic4organic (It was nice knowing you, America.)
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To: JRandomFreeper

But that helped him defeat an incumbent.


16 posted on 02/18/2014 7:28:48 AM PST by deport
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To: Viennacon

This is going to be a tough one…..we need to get rid of Corynan, of course, but we have at least 2 candidates that will be diluting each other’s votes, and people here like both of them.

I guess that’s what primaries are for.


17 posted on 02/18/2014 7:33:07 AM PST by basil (2ASisters.org)
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To: manic4organic

UH OH!

Unless he had a mighty good reason for missing that debate, Stockman just went down in my opinion……..


18 posted on 02/18/2014 7:35:03 AM PST by basil (2ASisters.org)
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To: manic4organic

Wikipedia pulled the article on Stovall just a few hours after it was posted on Feb. 16; they claim he is not-notable. Stockman has an article, as all legislators are eligible, including all state representatives.


19 posted on 02/18/2014 7:35:19 AM PST by Theodore R. (Alas: TX Republicans to endorse Cornball and George P! Stay tuned March 4)
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To: basil
They aren't diluting each other's votes, they are taking votes away from Cornyn.

/johnny

20 posted on 02/18/2014 7:35:21 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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