Posts Tagged ‘Charles Schwertner’
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
Voting Day!
After spending the bulk of my time on the Texas senate race, I’ve spent the last day or so trying to get a handle on some down-ballot races. So here’s who I’m voting for in contested races, starting at the top and providing (very) brief explanations. Hopefully this will be of use to other conservative Republican voters looking for information at the last minute. (Hey, people are busy!)
United States Senator: Ted Cruz, for the many reason I list here.
United State Representative, District 31: Incumbent John Carter. Though not perfect (he was late getting on the anti-SOPA bandwagon), I like Rep. Carter personally, and he’s generally been a very good (and very conservative) Representative.
Railroad Commissioner: I’m leaning toward Roland Sledge, who’s solidly conservative, if a bit goofy. Former Rep. Warren Chisum is also a solid choice. I don’t trust Christi Craddick, who seems to be running on her father’s reputation.
Railroad Commissioner, Unexpired Term: Possibly the toughest race to pick, as both incumbent Barry Smitherman and Greg Parker strike me as very solid conservative choices, and each has picked up some Tea Party endorsements. I lean slightly toward Smitherman based on his impressive array of endorsements.
Texas Supreme Court Place 2: Incumbent Don Willett, a solid conservative with solid endorsements.
Texas Supreme Court Place 2: Incumbent David Medina, endorsed by Texans for Lawsuit Reform.
State Board of Education, District 10: Jeff Fleece, based on endorsements from Holly Hansen and YCT.
Texas State Senate District 5: Charles Schwertner, for the reasons I list here.
Texas House District 136: Tony Dale, who has picked up a solid list of conservative endorsements.
Williamson County District Attorney: John Bradley. The fact that Jana Duty has made so much hay from one trial makes me quite suspicious of her. Once again, Holly Hansen provides needed insight on the race here, here, and here.
Williamson County Attorney: Dee Hobbs, mainly because Jeff Maurice ran as a Democrat as late as 2009.
Williamson County Tax Assessor Collector: Incumbent Deborah M. Hunt. When your opponent can’t be bothered to put up more than a Facebook page…
Williamson County Sherrif: Incumbent James R. Wilson, who has done a good job. His opponent sounds like Grandpa Simpson yelling at a cloud…
425th District Judge: Incumbent Mark Silverstone, based on Rick Perry’s endorsement.
Williamson County Commissioner Precinct 1: Incumbent Lisa Birkman, for reasons outlined here. Holly Hansen also provides compelling arguments why you should favor Birkman over Seitsinger here, and here.
Other Sources of Information
Williamson County Ballot
The List of Young Conservatives of Texas Endorsements
Texans for Lawsuit Reform Endorsements
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Endorsements
Tags: 2012 Election, Barry Smitherman, Charles Schwertner, Christi Craddick, Crime, Deborah M. Hunt, Dee Hobbs, Elections, Greg Parker, Holly Hansen, James R. Wilson, Jana Duty, Jeff Maurice, John Bradley, John Carter, Lisa Birkman, Mark Silverstone, Roland Sledge, Ted Cruz, Texas, Texas House District 136, Texas State Senate District 5, Tony Dale, Warren Chisum, Williamson County
Posted in Crime, Elections, Republicans, Texas | 1 Comment »
Monday, May 28th, 2012
If you’re wondering what this election year is like in Williamson County, I’ve saved all the political flyers I’ve gotten. As usual, click to embiggen.
The most mail I’ve gotten has been for the Lisa Birkman vs. Lee Ann Seitsinger race (which is going to be very close), and the Seitsinger piece comparing Birkman to Obama is probably the most ridiculous attack mailer I’ve received (unless I get one from Dewhurst pushing the amnesty lie tomorrow). Next would probably be Jana Duty vs. John Bradley for the Williamson County District Attorney race, and the State Senate District 5 (Charles Schwertner vs. Ben Bius) and House District 136 (Tony Dale vs. Paul Matthews) all ranking ahead of the U.S. Senate race. I don’t think I’ve received a single flyer from Tom Leppert or Craig James.
Tags: 2012 Election, Ben Bius, Charles Schwertner, David Dewhurst, Elections, Jana Duty, Lee Ann Seitsinger, Lisa Birkman, pics, Republicans, Ted Cruz, Texas, Texas House District 136, Texas Senate Race, Texas State Senate District 5, Williamson County
Posted in Austin, Elections, Republicans, Texas | No Comments »
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
I’ve already mentioned that, despite having voted for Ben Bius against Steve Ogden in 2010, I wasn’t inclined to vote for Bius over Charles Schwertner in the Senate District 5 race. However, even if I weren’t so inclined, the news that Schwertner supports Governor Perry’s Budget Compact, while Bius opposes it, would be enough for me to vote for Schwertner over Bius.
I don’t want to oversell the budget compact. Getting Republicans to agree to it is the first step of a long (and no doubt frequently painful) process to get it implemented, and I don’t imagine that it will be the absolute “game changer” some have made it out to. And even if passed, it could all be undone in a single legislative session (especially if Democrats ever get their act together in Texas). But if it doesn’t yet create the ratchets for long-term control of the state government’s size, budget, and growth rate, it at least lays the groundwork for those ratchets to be implemented.
For that reason, among many others, I will be voting for Charles Schwertner (who Perry has endorsed) over Ben Bius in the Senate District 5 race, and urge any readers in SD5 to do the same.
Tags: 2012 Election, Ben Bius, Charles Schwertner, Elections, Republicans, Rick Perry, Steve Ogden, Texas, Texas Budget Compact, Texas State Senate District 5
Posted in Elections, Republicans, Texas | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
All sorts of news bubbling up, reportage of which is in various stages of completion.
49 headless bodies found in Mexico.
Bork bork bork.
Cherokee genealogist to Elizabeth Warren: “Your ancestors are found in plenty of historical records, and every time, they are found living as white people among other white people. Never are your ancestors ever found living among the Cherokees.”
Ten things about Rille Hunter. Words “crazy” and “golddigger” strangely absent. But the fact her father once paid a hitman to kill his own daughter’s horse is plenty weird…
Even with a Republican House, spending cuts are still a tough sell. But not as tough as they once were. Baby steps…
But high ranking Republicans are still addicted to earmarks.
Boehner growing a spine?
Holly Hunter has more on Lee Ann Seitsinger’s endorsement of a Democrat.
A look at the Senate District 5 race I supported Ben Bius the last time around, mainly because I thought Steve Ogden had been in the office too long, was dismissive of constituent concerns and insufficiently conservative. This time around, I’m a lot more comfortable with Charles Schwertner’s conservative bonafides than I was with Ogden’s. Schwertner will probably win the race running away.
The astrotruf campaign for UT President Bill Powers.
The Wisconsin recall effort may be backfiring.
Today’s amusing Twitter tag roundup: #Fauxcahontas, #LowerUnderObama”, and #ObamainHistory.
Tags: Ben Bius, Bill Powers, Border Controls, Budget, Charles Schwertner, Elizabeth Warren, John Edwards, Lee Ann Seitsinger, LinkSwarm, Mexico, Republicans, Rielle Hunter, Williamson County, Wisconsin, Zeta Drug Cartel
Posted in Austin, Border Control, Budget, Crime, Democrats, Republicans, Texas | 2 Comments »
