[Paine in the Neck]

All did not go perfectly for the Tea Party in TX last night. Car dealer Roger Williams was able to buy TX25's Congressional seat with a 7:1 spending ratio over the Tea Party's own Wes Riddle. My enjoyment of Ted Cruz' victory is sadly tempered by this defeat.

[bgill]

I voted against Williams because he called and called and called and called and called and called and called and called countless times despite when I could talk to a real person they continued to ignore my request to be put on their no call list. Should have filed on him for it.

[Dan Nunn]

I confess I do not know the area or the candidates. And I’m sure the Tea Party candidate would be a great representative in Congress.

But what is the problem with Roger Williams? His Issues page seems to line up pretty well, and if he’s a car dealer, he’s not really an “insider,” is he?

Here’s his issues page: http://www.rogerforcongress.com/issues

Again, don’t crucify, as I truly was not following this race.

[tflabo]

They won’t all vote our way but we still push for setting the changing tone for the GOP. Either defend conservatism in Tea Party fashion or we fight against them as a dreaded RINO. No holds barred anymore.

[Wuli]

I’m not familiar with the Texas districts.

Was it just Williams money, or does the district “swing more moderate than Conservative”.

Just curious.

[mrreaganaut]

I blame Harry Potter. Obviously, any candidate named Riddle is probably Voldemort...