http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/tx-gop/ en-us Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:16:47 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2283531/posts The publication of a Vanity Fair profile of Sarah Palin appears to have opened old wounds in the McCain campaign. At issue is a question that was never resolved following McCain’s loss in November: Who in the McCain campaign was secretly trashing Sarah Palin to the press? (snip) .... What follows is the email exchange with Bill Kristol that Schmidt rooted out, where Scheunemann speculates that the source of the “Diva” leak was Nicolle Wallace’s husband. Read from the bottom up: ——- Original Message ——- From: Randy Scheunemann To: William Kristol Sent: Sat Oct 25 19:44:44 2008 Subject: Re: who... National Review Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2283531/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:16:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2261048/posts This is crazy : http://www.krld.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=3759515 I cant believe I voted for Cornyn. I should have voted for a democrat. Maybe next time I can. Maybe Cornyn will join the democrat party. KRLD radio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2261048/posts#comment Sat, 30 May 2009 04:39:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2170669/posts We all wondered I'm sure, why President Bush never seemed to speak up against his critics. I suppose he took the high road which is very admirable. Still it did my heart good to hear him at one of his last press conferences speak up and at least address some of the critics and their railings. He was quite strong about it and very convincing. For me it was like , Oh my God,Finally as I slapped the TV screen high five. It was the first time and the only time I've ever seen this. Perhaps we'll see more in... www.thankw.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2170669/posts#comment Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:13:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2067765/posts The Texas GOP is accusing Barack Obama of leaving his own family out to dry after reports surfaced that his half-brother George is living in a run-down hut in Kenya. The Daily Telegraph and other publications have recently drawn attention to the unusual report in the Italian edition of Vanity Fair, which tracked down George Hussein Onyango in the outskirts of Nairobi. He apparently spoke to the magazine for the first time, telling them he lives on less than a dollar a month, and that “no one knows who I am.” The Republican Party of Texas released a Web video... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2067765/posts#comment Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:42:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2065091/posts In attempts to hopelessly salvage the non-existent momentum from his failed Health Care Press Conference, Cornyn challenger Rick Noriega wrote into the Dallas Morning News in a humorous OP-ED piece. Noriega blasts Cornyn for voting "against expanding health insurance coverage for Texas kids." He later goes on to admit that Texas needs "real health care security for their families, lowered costs for employers, and more transparency and accountability than our current system provides. "I find this hysterical on multiple levels: 1) Cornyn worked to lower the cost of insurance coverage for employers, so essentially Noriega praises Cornyn's work. 2) The... Right Up Front, Dallas Morning News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2065091/posts#comment Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:23:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2060710/posts ...and becomes the laughing stock of Texas politics. He has nary a dime in the bank and now we find out he needs an entire tech support team to run a simple webcast. Dallas Morning News has the story. But the beginning is the best part: There he was, trying to attract Texans' attention by holding a Webcast town hall meeting to answer voter questions about his U.S. Senate race. Two minutes later, Democrat Rick Noriega's show turned to static. Lots of static. Then the camera tilted upside down. Then more static. The screen went to black. A few voters'... Right Up Front, Dallas Morning News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2060710/posts#comment Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:03:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2050183/posts It appears that Camp Noriega held a fundraiser in London at the "Texas Embassy" in support of his campaign last week. The "Embassy" is a Tex-Mex restaurant in Trafalgar Square. The fundraiser brought in a ::brace yourselves everyone, this one's a killer:: monumental "$400.00! Woo hoo!!! They sure gave him a Texas sized welcome. There was about 12 people attending the fundraiser...all of which were Americans living in London. 3 were Texan. Here is some commentary from Camp Cornyn on the fundraiser: "As he was hauling in $400, Rick Noriega told his London supporters that Texas is "not quite meeting... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2050183/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:28:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2047056/posts So in addition to the Demos attempting to cram down our throats an unqualified and inexperienced candidate for President...we've got to deal with the Wesley Clark backing Noriega. In a letter distributed to Noriega-ites, Clark talks about Senator Jim Webb's victory in Virginia against a Republican incumbent with a large war chest in the bank...expecting us to believe that Noriega can take Cornyn based on what exactly? Hope? Wishful thinking? Clark mentions how he is friends with Noriega: "I know Rick personally, and I know he'll be a great Senator for Texas." Well that's great Wes! But Texas needs more... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2047056/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:47:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2029502/posts How the hell should any of us know...? Actually, I know. He's the laughable candidate slated to take on Republican powerhouse Tom Craddick. Bill Dingus' history pretty much goes like this...he went to college, got a graduate degree, had a family, and a job, was a city councilman for 3 terms and decided he wants to take on the Speaker of the House Tom Craddick...HA! But it's going to be okay because, as his campaign slogan reads he's "One of the good guys"... Call me crazy but with his last Cash On Hand report sent to the Texas Ethics Commission... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2029502/posts#comment Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:42:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2028993/posts In a sad attempt to get the party to rally behind Rick Noriega, the Texas Democratic Party made him the keynote speaker at their Convention this past week. Noriega who is "challenging" incumbent John Cornyn in November put on his best "please elect me, sympathy tie" and went before the flock of Texas Demos to rally support. Noriega must appear so desperate because he currently is 10 points behind Senator Cornyn in the polls and significantly behind Cornyn in fundraising...I'd be sad too (mas triste). This is sad attempt on behalf of the Texas Democratic Party...couldn't they have picked someone... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2028993/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:29:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2027124/posts My desktop background at work features a beautiful night shot of the Texas Capitol. I chose it because it's something non-partisan that conveys my interests. I try to keep my political side out of the office as it isn't really work appropriate. The other day I was approached by a girl I work with who commented on my photo. She is an adamant Hillary supporter and life-long democrat. She looked at me and said "Your hispanic and Republican? Are you sure your not just a closet democrat?" My response was: "I've been a Republican for 22 years and nine-months. Are... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2027124/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:14:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2027079/posts John McCain releases his first ad for the general election. In it, he discusses his families military service, his military service, his stay in a POW camps, and his hatred for war... Clint Eastwood fires back at Spike Lee over racial comments Lee stated about the number of black soldiers at Iwo Jima. Word to the wise...you don't mess with Dirty Harry...no good will come of it. Baby survives an abortion. Apparently, this is quite common for early tri-mester pregnancies...the babies are so small doctors often fail to locate them and remove them. Lovely. Clinton and Obambi meet up for... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2027079/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:04:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2022472/posts Our friendly neighborhood liberals over at BurntOrangeReport feel compelled to praise State Rep. Juan Garcia in HD 32, claiming he’s one of the “strongest voices” in our Texas legislature today. Fascinating. A strong voice he may be---but the real question is: Is anyone listening? In 2007 out of the 15 pieces of legislation that Garcia managed to scramble together two of them managed to make it by their respective committee’s and onto the legislative floor. Although Garcia’s website boasts his agenda as being increasing: public resources, public safety, & public education, his record doesn’t show him being successful. Sure it’s... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2022472/posts#comment Wed, 28 May 2008 15:51:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2011599/posts Is Rasmussen becoming the most incapable pollster next to American Research? Maybe. Just this morning, Rasmussen released a poll showing Texas GOP Senator John Cornyn ahead of his Democrat challenger by only 3 points. Possible? Sure. Likely? Not. Rasmussen made a similar mistake just last month in the Louisiana Senate race between incumbent Mary Landrieu and GOP State Treasurer John Kennedy. On April 14, Southern Media and Opinion Research correctly found Landrieu leading Kennedy by 12 points. That same morning Rasmussen and friends reported that Landrieu had a lead of 55 to 39. But on April 20, the Times Picayune... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2011599/posts#comment Mon, 5 May 2008 21:05:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2009969/posts Born December 9, 1962 in Madigan Army Medical Center – Fort Lewis, Washington State Following his service in the Army, Pete’s father earned a PhD in paper chemistry and began a career with Champion International. After various moves, the Olson family settled in Seabrook, Texas in 1972. Pete attended public school and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1981. He played varsity basketball his Freshman year and later graduated from Rice University in 1985 with a BA in computer science and enrolled in the University of Texas School of Law in Austin. On the day he completed the Texas... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2009969/posts#comment Thu, 1 May 2008 23:39:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2009324/posts Congressman Tancredo (R-Colorado) joined Congressman Ortiz in Brownsville on Tuesday for a joint committee meeting regarding the proposed fence building to attempt to curb illegal immigration (amongst other things) in the area. Not surprisingly, Tancredo was met with a rather cold reception with his known favoritism towards building the fence. “It really isn’t a border to most of us who live down here” said Betty Perez local activist. No need to guess which side she’s advocating. Now, on the not so stereo-typical side, you’ve got me to give you some insight into uber minority: the endangered Republican Female Mexican American... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2009324/posts#comment Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:39:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1981719/posts Dermatologist Shelley Sekula Gibbs and former U.S. Senate staffer Pete Olson indicated on Wednesday they will campaign based on their contrasting service and backgrounds after emerging from a congressional contest whose 10 conservative candidates agreed on virtually every policy issue. The pair advanced to an April 8 runoff that will produce the Republican nominee to challenge Rep. Nick Lampson, D-Stafford, in the 22nd Congressional District. The Houston Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1981719/posts#comment Fri, 7 Mar 2008 02:57:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1980946/posts One meme that has emerged in recent days is the idea that Hillary Clinton’s remaining in the race, and especially her negative attacks on Barack Obama, will seriously damage the Democratic Party and make Obama damaged goods in the fall. John Aravosis is one of the more passionate advocates of this position. Well, come Wednesday, if Hillary doesn’t win 65% of the delegates in Ohio and Texas, and still insists on staying in the race and ripping our party in two, it will be time to start treating candidate Clinton with the same golden rule she is using for candidate... outsidethebeltway.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1980946/posts#comment Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:19:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1976334/posts Texan and super-conservative Bob Perry formally endorsed Brian Klock for the Texas Congressional seat in CD-22. A Republican candidate for the District 22 congressional seat will be getting a lot of attention today with a very unique campaign ad. klockforcongress.orgIt's yet to be seen just whether it's negative or in his favor. Now in the private sector, Brian Klock remains a commander in the US Navy Reserve. He's an underdog candidate trying to gain new ground. Later Monday, his campaign will unveil a billboard (pictured above) on the Southwest Freeway near Fountainview. It shows crosshairs trained on downtown Houston, it... KTRH http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1976334/posts#comment Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:33:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1972612/posts Please Join Us for the Todd Hunter Campaign Kickoff Wednesday, February 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. USS Lexington in Corpus Christi with special guests: Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams and hundreds of Coastal Bend residents who want to see real change for common-sense, conservative government ElectToddHunter.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1972612/posts#comment Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:46:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1967740/posts Ron Paul is fighting for his political life down in Texas-14. Having failed to gain any traction in his Presidential bid except among a lose cadre of fringe anti-war allegedly libertarian voters, he has had to suspend his campaign two days after appearing at CPAC. Ron Paul is racing back to his district to battle back against Chris Peden, the Mayor Pro Temp of Friendswood, Texas. You know, having spent the past year bashing Jews, Republicans, the military, and the United States, it's great to see Ron Paul forced to flee the field. I think Chris Peden might could use... Red State http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1967740/posts#comment Sat, 9 Feb 2008 19:53:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1961215/posts Via the folks at the Trinity Foundation/Wittenburg Door, there is a report that GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee reached out to televangelist Kenneth Copeland for some fundraising help. Copeland is one of several televangelists under investigation by U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and a proponent of the so-called "prosperity gospel." Trinity cites a blog post by former George H.W. Bush staffer Doug Wead to the effect that Huckabee called Copeland during a ministers' conference last week that Copeland was hosting. Wead reports: "Copeland, carefully observing all the laws governing non profits, as a private citizen, re-convened a private meeting, turned... The Ledger http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1961215/posts#comment Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:40:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1950972/posts AUSTIN — The ability of the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee to raise national party money for the general election campaign in Texas may be hindered if Hillary Rodham Clinton is the party's presidential nominee, one-time senatorial candidate Mikal Watts said Tuesday. "If Hillary is the nominee, that will have an effect on whether the national Democrats will play in Texas," Watts said. "The prevailing thought is the Republicans don't have anybody who will motivate their base to get out. There are some who think Hillary will do that," he said. Watts said he has seen Texas polling that shows "right-wing... Houston Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1950972/posts#comment Wed, 9 Jan 2008 20:23:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1950136/posts Each of the leading Republican candidates has an "impossibility" factor to being nominated. Mike Huckabee will run into the problem of carrying big states and less conservative parts of the nation both in the nomination and, importantly in the eyes of the delegates in Minnesota, in the general election. Rudy Giuliani has much personal baggage and a socially liberal record which will make it hard for him to win over social conservatives in significant numbers. Mitt Romney, despite all the money and packaging, simply has failed to capture the hearts of many Republicans. John McCain, the most electable Republican, is... www.enterstageright.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1950136/posts#comment Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:21:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1947999/posts Longtime Bexar County Commissioner Lyle Larson announced Wednesday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for the 23rd Congressional District in Texas. Flanked by supporters and family members, Larson made the announcement on the steps on the Bexar County Courthouse. Larson, who has served as county commissioner and city councilman for 15 years, said he made the decision after speaking with residents in the district the past six months. So far, Larson's only opponent in the March Primary is Quico Canseco, a banker and attorney from San Antonio. The office is currently held by Democrat Ciro Rodriguez. KSAT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1947999/posts#comment Fri, 4 Jan 2008 01:29:58 GMT