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Tea-Party Trouble for Stockman
National Review ^ | 12/11/2013 | Betsy Woodruff

Posted on 12/12/2013 6:35:29 AM PST by thetallguy24

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To: thetallguy24

The purpose of replacing Cornyn in the US Senate is to add another US Senator, besides Cruz and Lee, who understands the “true meaning” of what radio announcer Paul Harvey used to say, back in the day:

“WHEN YOUR OUTGO EXCEEDS YOUR INCOME, YOUR UPKEEP WILL BE YOUR DOWNFALL.”

Stockman looks a tad shaky in that department, IMHO.


81 posted on 12/12/2013 9:40:32 AM PST by Graewoulf (Democrats' Obamacare Socialist Health Insur. Tax violates U.S. Constitution AND Anti-Trust Law.)
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To: Graewoulf
Then vote for one of the other candidates. Anything to keep Cornyn under 50%.

/johnny

82 posted on 12/12/2013 9:49:42 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Agreed. But first I want to know if Stockman has been bought and paid for by the National RINO Establishment, if you get my drift - - - .


83 posted on 12/12/2013 9:59:13 AM PST by Graewoulf (Democrats' Obamacare Socialist Health Insur. Tax violates U.S. Constitution AND Anti-Trust Law.)
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To: Graewoulf

If they are both good men, I am a bit indifferent in who finances them. Except, for a potential of the corrupting both of them.

I am really looking forward to seeing what Rafael Cruz might get involved with. He produced Ted Cruz and has a big fire in the belly. In the right place he could be a great asset to the nation.


84 posted on 12/12/2013 10:18:51 AM PST by Texas Fossil
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To: Graewoulf
Stockman isn't GOP-E. He's been pretty outspoken as a conservative in the house.

/johnny

85 posted on 12/12/2013 10:24:27 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper
Yep. I'll be voting for Stockman, it looks like. I promised Cornyn after the cloture vote that I would do everything in my power to make sure that he got retired.

Ditto here. I got a call from a Cornyn fundraiser type ON THE DAY OF CRUZ' FILIBUSTER, and told him to stuff it. We got into a big argument, and I closed by telling him that yelling at potential donors and actual constituents isn't the smartest way to get your candidate re-elected. If I have anything to say about it, he won't be. Cornyn would be a great Republican Senator for Maryland or New Jersey. But for Texas? Not so much.

86 posted on 12/12/2013 10:40:44 AM PST by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." A. E. van Vogt)
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To: thetallguy24
I absolutely can't stand Cornyn, but Stockman seems a little off. His "Become a Sentinel" page on his website says, "If babies had guns they wouldn't be aborted."

Think about it. Babies in the womb are the epitome of defenseless.

87 posted on 12/12/2013 11:14:46 AM PST by upsdriver
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To: JRandomFreeper

PULEEEEZE!!! Is Stockman your Congressman? How much do you know about him? I guarantee you that Cornyn will stomp a hole in his a** in the General Election if Stockman gets the nomination. Also, I back up my statements with rational arguments and reasoning; not just one-line bulls*** like you just posted. I may be a “newb” but at least I don’t have the IQ of a freakin’ coal bucket. And, I’m not like the Democrats who blindly follow a candidate because of the “political tag” they wear.


88 posted on 12/12/2013 11:40:06 AM PST by Din Maker
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To: Din Maker
Only one Republican will be in the general election. You seem confused about the primary and the general.

I know enough about Stockman to know that he will have my vote.

That so many newbs are attacking Stockman is a pretty good indication that the establishment is worried.

I'm not buying what you are selling.

/johnny

89 posted on 12/12/2013 11:44:34 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper; All

Why is it if you prefer another Conservative candidate than the candidate some people on here prefer that make you a “troll”. That word is so overworked, I’m new here, and it doesn’t even carry any weight anymore. Anyone who doesn’t agree with the FR Old Guard is a freakin’ troll??? Yeah; right! Whatever!


90 posted on 12/12/2013 11:47:57 AM PST by Din Maker
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To: Din Maker
I certainly haven't attacked any of the candidates running against Cornyn.

Either you have a reputation and are known, or you don't. Live with it.

/johnny

91 posted on 12/12/2013 11:55:02 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

I meant he would defeat him in the Runoff Election. My bad. That’s what I get for typing when I’m pissed off.


92 posted on 12/12/2013 12:23:11 PM PST by Din Maker
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To: Din Maker
I disagree. I think Stockman could win, if he can gain the momentum. Same can be said for the other candidates. Stockman just happens to have more name recognition than the others.

/johnny

93 posted on 12/12/2013 12:27:59 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Texas Fossil

Consider the deep pockets of the National RINO Establishment, and ask yourself why would they want to lose control of the RINO half of the US Senate to TWO “wacko birds” from Texas?

Cornyn is just a flexible pawn in the RINOs chess game, and can easily be replaced by an old-timer with pocket change money and a large debt.

I’d rather not hold my nose when voting against Cornyn.


94 posted on 12/12/2013 12:55:22 PM PST by Graewoulf (Democrats' Obamacare Socialist Health Insur. Tax violates U.S. Constitution AND Anti-Trust Law.)
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To: Din Maker
Gonna be an interesting two 1/2 months until the voters make the choices.
Eight Pubs, five Dems, one Green, one Ind., and two Libs.

US Senator Candidates, Texas Primary


U.S. SENATOR:

John Cornyn (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Curt Cleaver (R) - Hotel Industry Consultant & '12 Candidate
Ken Cope (R)
Chris Mapp (R) - Businessman & Conservative Activist
Reid Reasor (R) - Retired USAF Officer
Steve Stockman (R) - Congressman
Dwayne Stovall (R) - Bridge Construction Contractor & Ex-Oil Refinery Worker
Linda Vega (R) - Attorney & Conservative Activist
David Alameel (D) - Dentist, Businessman, Army Veteran & '12 US Rep. Candidate
Mike Fjetland (D) - Businessman, Attorney & Frequent Candidate
Harry Kim (D) - Physician
Kesha Rogers (D) - LaRouche Activist & '10/'12 US Rep. Candidate
Maxey Scherr (D) - Attorney
Emily Marie Sanchez (Green) - '12 Webb County Tax Assessor Nominee
Tanuja Paruchuri (Libertarian) - Holistic Wellness Coach & Businesswoman
Jon Roland (Libertarian) - Computer Programmer, USAF Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Avery Ayers (Independent) - Non-Profit Group CEO & USAF Veteran

95 posted on 12/12/2013 1:15:28 PM PST by deport
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To: deport
Libertarians and Democrats won't stand a chance. It's good that there are so many Rs running against Cornyn for the primary. He may have to go to a run-off.

/johnny

96 posted on 12/12/2013 1:28:28 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Graewoulf

I’m through with Cornyn. That which has been seen, cannot be unseen.


97 posted on 12/12/2013 5:16:35 PM PST by Texas Fossil
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To: Texas Fossil

I agree.

I just want to be sure that Stockman is just not a carbon copy of Cornyn paid for by the RNC.

It is simply a case of voter trust.

After the RNC support of Dole, McCain and Romney, I do not trust the RNC to offer us voters effective candidates to reduce the harm that the US Federal Government has visited on us for decades.

Currently the entire GOP Leadership in the House and Senate are effectively indistinguishable from the center of the Democrat Party, and Cornyn is an excellent example of that fact.

Should Stockman replace Cornyn and turn out to be a younger version of Cornyn, then the US Federal Government will continue to bring us and our descendants more and more financial and regulatory harm.

This Primary Campaign should expose Stockman for what he is. Right now Stockman harm potential to voters is an open question, IMHO.

The question for me is: Which Republican Candidate for the US Senate will do the least financial and regulatory harm to America?


98 posted on 12/13/2013 6:35:12 AM PST by Graewoulf (Democrats' Obamacare Socialist Health Insur. Tax violates U.S. Constitution AND Anti-Trust Law.)
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To: deport

The filing deadline has passed, yes?


99 posted on 12/13/2013 6:46:38 AM PST by txhurl
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To: thetallguy24

That quote makes his candidacy seem to be in the recent tradition of other failed conservative/tea party candidates who were rejected in elections they should have won. Its not that conservative/tea party candidates cannot win, it is that they will not win, not unless they successfully leave their idealogical bubbles and are able to cultivate other supporters from other than their core constituencies. There is no excuse for a quote like that. It is extremist and unprofessional. He has already lost his bid to win the primary.


100 posted on 12/13/2013 6:58:56 AM PST by af_vet_1981 (The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began,)
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