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Brian4Liberty
01-19-2011, 09:53 PM
This election is being decided right now. We have Dewhurst for the establishment, and DeMint is all but set on Williams.

If we have a preference in this race, we better get to work now...


Texas Senator to Retire

January 14, 2011

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 we expect several candidates to enter the race very soon.
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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).
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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.

http://senateconservatives.com/site/post/477/texas-senator-to-retire

Bergie Bergeron
01-19-2011, 10:19 PM
David Smith?

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?275913-David-Smith-is-running-for-Senate-in-Texas-to-replace-KBH

sailingaway
01-19-2011, 10:19 PM
Well emails that if Ron wants to run of course he's the best might not be out of line, I guess, just in case. But I don't think he'll want to.

Brian4Liberty
01-20-2011, 12:11 PM
The endorsements are rolling in. Elections are decided in the Primaries, and the Primaries (at least the major candidates) are decided very early on...


...former Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams (R), who was endorsed Monday by former President George H.W. Bush...

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/138561-poll-gop-in-drivers-seat-in-texas-senate-race

Brian4Liberty
01-20-2011, 12:13 PM
Interesting that GHW Bush has also endorsed a candidate with the last name of Williams. Two "Williams" in the race is sure to cause some confusion.

Matt Collins
01-20-2011, 12:28 PM
Medina!

sailingaway
01-20-2011, 12:29 PM
Interesting that GHW Bush has also endorsed a candidate with the last name of Williams. Two "Williams" in the race is sure to cause some confusion.

LOL! But which way? That could be fun....

Brian4Liberty
01-20-2011, 12:40 PM
LOL! But which way? That could be fun....

No doubt it would tend to split the vote between the two. The elite trying to eliminate DeMint's pick?

Brian4Liberty
01-20-2011, 12:45 PM
Medina!

The fact that she would probably outpoll Michael Williams might convince DeMint to support her... is she running?

Brian4Liberty
01-20-2011, 01:29 PM
David Smith?

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?275913-David-Smith-is-running-for-Senate-in-Texas-to-replace-KBH

He looks interesting too.

muzzled dogg
01-20-2011, 01:45 PM
Rob paul