[TexGrill]

He can attack Democrats if he wins the Texas Republican nomination for governor. But until then, he must attack his GOPer opponent. It’s a basic rule of the primaries in Texas. Why do you think debates are so important? It’s to show Texans who would be a true conservative in the race.

[GeronL]

It tells me he is against Abbott, I get that. If he cannot also tell and show me he opposes the leftist Democrats, I won't even consider it.

The true conservative in the race is the one beating up on leftists.