Posted on 09/13/2013 6:27:38 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative
One longtime editor at this newspaper left me a phone message. He said something like:
“I’m telling you this now, because I know you’re going to be bugging me later. Texan of the Year for 2013: Ted Cruz, without question.”
Cruz, without question. Is that right?
Figure, Cruz hasn’t even completed his first nine months in the Senate and already is established as a must quote representing the right wing of the GOP. He’s been courting Iowa voters already despite being a raw novice in elected politics.
Doesn’t Cruz fit the bill as political phenom? I think the right wing of our readership would root for him.
The left wing? They’ve got Wendy Davis.
In head-to-head competition, though, I’d say Cruz measures up more as a consequential figure. He actually is on the big stage and already has emerged as an impact player.
Davis has delighted Texas’ long-suffering left with her filibuster that temporarily delayed an anti-abortion bill. She’s got Democrats very excited, but her impact is more about raising expectations at this point. Is that right?
Which one makes more sense as the Dallas Morning News Texan of the Year? Or does either?
Your view: Cruz or Davis for Texan of the Year?
Over the last decade this newspaper's editorial board has recognized the “uncommon impact” of a wide variety of individuals and, occasionally, groups, for the title of Texan of the Year. The final decision is made by board members at the end of the year. But I wonder, if it were up to you, would Cruz, Davis or someone else get your nomination?
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i dont know who to vote for
What kind of a poll is this - only lets you vote once. Cruz is finally leading though.
I wonder if they are letting non-citizens vote.
Cruz is a conservative Senator. Davis is a pro-abort wench.
Farts? LOL
Do you who James Howard is? I’d guess it’s just the name of the guy who voted for himself 30 times.
Looks like the Liberal Baby Killers own the Poll comments section.
Must be more of them in Texas than I would have imagined.
Wendy Davis?????? What a joke she is.
You get answers like that when you ask a question with a fill-in-the-blank option.
I copied that image right off the website with FireShot, since there was no option to “save image” or “copy image.”
Believe me, I would never recommend Farts for any kind of recognition.
He stinks.
Well nobody will voting for Johnny Football after his 2 costly interceptions today.
Who? [not a spotes fan]
The quarterback of Texas A&M University’s football team. Last year he won the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the “most outstanding player” in college football, usually it goes to Quarterback or Running Back who had a good year on a successful team.
He got votes in this poll both under his name, Johnny Manziel, and his nickname, Johnny Football. Yesterday he lost to Alabama.
Aw, poor guy. Thank you for the information. [smiles]
Your welcome.
He made the news for acting like a jackass over the summer so not many people feel bad for him. I wanted him to win though cause Alabama is the 2 time defending champion (and they have 3 of the last 4) and I’d like to see someone else win.
Heh. Who’s “FARTS?”
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