http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/tx-gop/ en-us Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:42:52 GMT Focus Forum 15 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 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1944586/posts Breaking with tradition for presidential candidates, Mike Huckabee is continuing to accept paid speaking engagements in the thick of his insurgent presidential campaign, although churches get a break from his usual fee of up to $25,000. It's not surprising that Huckabee, as a former Arkansas governor who has wowed audiences in debates, would charge for speeches. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, one of Huckabee's rivals for the nomination, made a fortune doing just that. But Giuliani and other major candidates have put their paid speaking careers completely on hold to focus on the flurry of early nominating contests. Huckabee,... The Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1944586/posts#comment Thu, 27 Dec 2007 03:53:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1935408/posts As I noted here, Fred Thompson’s supporters and campaign are missing golden opportunity after golden opportunity while they focus on tearing down other candidates instead of building Fred up. Fred continues to put forth a very conservative agenda and no one is hearing about it because Fredheads aren’t telling them. I’ll try to help them again, gratis. Take, for instance, Fred’s skepticism of the latest National Intelligence Estimate, the one that contradicts the idea that Iran is working on nuclear weapons. Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson said Tuesday he’s skeptical of a new report that Iran halted its nuclear weapons... Lone Star Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1935408/posts#comment Thu, 6 Dec 2007 02:27:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1933395/posts Like noxious bugs swarming over a crumbling tenement, followers of Ron Paul have invaded the blogosphere. Their target is anyone who dares to criticize their hero. Bloggers have dealt with them in various ways. Some have tried banning them outright. Others allow readers to engage them in back-and-forth debates that can easily take a thread to several hundred responses. I used to find the Paulites annoying, but recently I had a revelation: Far from being scorned, Paul’s rabid fans should be welcomed and encouraged. We should do everything we can to make certain they keep pushing their man, sending him... The Carpetbagger Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1933395/posts#comment Sun, 2 Dec 2007 00:31:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1928537/posts Perhaps of some relevance to the passionate comment thread here on whether Ron Paul's rise says something about whether Democrat or Republican, right or left, is where libertarians ought to turn for viable political allies, John Nichols of The Nation says this about Paul today: When is the Washington press corps going to start treating Ron Paul as seriously as it does Fred Thompson? The likely answer is "not soon." And that's the most frustrating thing about the way in which the GOP race is being covered by major media. After all, Ron Paul has more to say -- and... Reason Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1928537/posts#comment Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:59:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1927402/posts The meeting of Ron Paul activists was well under way when organizer Steven Talcott Smith offered the kind of basic advice you probably wouldn't hear at a gathering of any other Republican presidential candidate's supporters. "By the way," Smith told the Internet-driven "meet-up" of about 40 people at a library west of Boynton Beach, "by the end of this year everybody in this room should plan to be a Republican." Florida's Jan. 29 Republican primary is, not surprisingly, limited to registered GOP voters. But a Republican pedigree or a familiarity with the elections process cannot be taken for granted with... The Palm Beach Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1927402/posts#comment Sun, 18 Nov 2007 06:59:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1926352/posts One issue voters. Confused, emotional one issue voters. And they come from all stripes of politics. Let's have a look. The Neo nazi groups/conspiracy theorists - Ron says he will end aid to Israel. They've latched on to that one. Most of them don't want the government to function, good or bad because it keeps them in check. Not quite anarchists, but close. The Leftie Anti war crowd, not really pacifists, but bohemian cowards promoting anarchy. Paul says he'll end the war and be nice to everyone no matter how they've tried to kill us. The Conservative who really would... Town Crier News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1926352/posts#comment Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:00:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1922064/posts Rep. Ron Paul, the maverick Texas Republican who is running as an anti-war libertarian in the Republican primary, has come charging out of nowhere to become the leading fundraiser in the brief history of the Internet. Yesterday, his campaign reported a one-day take around $3.8 million, with an average donation of $98. In one respect, Paul deserves his success. He is a far more articulate and coherent critic of administration policy in Iraq than any candidate on the Democratic side, speaking as he does the frank and plain language of the isolationist. “The fundamental question remains,” he said in 2004,... Commentary Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1922064/posts#comment Wed, 7 Nov 2007 04:10:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1921426/posts Proving again his ability to raise significant cash online, Ron Paul has raised nearly $2 million since midnight via his website. In what is being called a "money bomb," Paul's fervent backers spread the word that today they'd blast their candidate with Internet contributions, setting up a website, "This November 5th," to push the plan. An aide said they had nothing to do with the effort. "Supporters have spontaneously organized what I can only refer to as a one-day attack of donations," said Paul spokeswoman Kate Rick. "We started at midnight with $2.77 million raised for the quarter, and have,... The Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1921426/posts#comment Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:52:27 GMT