[Gracey]

I say don't be fooled by Ben Streusand. He's certainly doesn't act like a Republican. He seems to me to be a man lacking scruples. It's anything to win. Check the RECORD, not the RHETORIC. Tell me, WHY would President Bush 41 and Cornyn be supporting McCaul if he was not a decent person? I've met both and find Ben to be a cold, ruthless type person. I saw no warmth in him. I don't trust what he says.

Have you questioned why a "republican" would give money to TWO Democrats AGAINST our two Republican senators???? He stated it was for BUSINESS reasons. Do you want a congressman who votes and does things JUST FOR his personal BUSINESS expediency?

[iamright]

Have you questioned why a "republican" would give money to TWO Democrats AGAINST our two Republican senators

Yes I have. The answer to one is that he was on the finance comittee directly involved in banking / mortgage legislation impacting Ben's business. The other was an honorarium for a speech, also business related; it would have been illegal to pay the government official directly for his appearance. There was another not mentioned here, but in campaigns against him, which was over 25 years ago. All small amounts. He raised over 500,000 for Republicans, over the most recent years.

Streusand has never run for office before. He was not so concerned with "Purity", but with building a successful business, and in a highly govt. regulated business.