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Dewhurst says he argued against release of Patrick records 2 weeks ago (Smear backfires on Dewhurst)
Houston Chronicle ^ | 5/19/14 | David Saleh Rauf, Lauren McGaughy

Posted on 05/19/2014 11:59:35 AM PDT by jimbo123

Lt. Gov David Dewhurst spoke with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson two weeks ago about previously unearthed court documents involving state Sen. Dan Patrick – but said he advised against their dissemination back then for fear the move could backfire and damage his chances of winning reelection.

Dewhurst, in an interview at his Austin campaign headquarters on the first day of early voting ahead of the May 27 runoff, disclosed that Patterson originally reached out weeks ago to discuss access to court filings that could damage Patrick's run for lieutenant governor.

Those court documents were released to state media by Patterson on Thursday and Friday and show that Patrick, R-Houston, in the 1980s was treated for severe depression and had attempted suicide.

Since then, Dewhurst's camp has come under heavy fire, with Patrick's camp laying blame squarely on the incumbent lieutenant governor for the attack. Dewhurst's campaign has denied any involvement and sought to distance itself from the document release.

Dewhurst, who said he had no idea what was in the documents when contacted two weeks ago, said he advised strongly that a document dump could be pointed back at his campaign and "I don't want anything to do with it."

"Whatever you do could have some reflection on me," Dewhurst said he told Patterson at the time.

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KEYWORDS: danpatrick; daviddewhurst; karlrove
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Plaid works too.


21 posted on 05/19/2014 1:49:01 PM PDT by mylife
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To: mylife
I still print. And that is unlawful according to Texas.

/johnny

22 posted on 05/19/2014 1:53:45 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

You are correct, that is a violation of Tx law.


23 posted on 05/19/2014 1:55:40 PM PDT by mylife
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To: JRandomFreeper

Get a Ruger LCR.
Fits in a pocket and won’t drop your drawers.
You wont shoot “yer boy’s” off either but the long DA trigger hinders accuracy.


24 posted on 05/19/2014 1:58:51 PM PDT by mylife
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To: mylife
I'm a very active person. During the summer daytime, I'm primary caregiver for 3 young grandchildren age ranges 2 to 7 that I'd rather not have in daycare with heroin junkie axe murderers. (staff or enrollees, take your pick)

That means lots of bending, jumping, stretching, picking up kids, etc... and that would cause me to print. I spend quite a bit of time a public parks.

Dewhurst doesn't give a damn about my personal safety, or the safety of my grandchildren. He only wants to make his GOP-E country club buddies happy. And open carry makes them uncomfortable.

My grandkids would feel better if I could carry in the park like I carry at home, though. They have said so.

/johnny

25 posted on 05/19/2014 2:01:45 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: mylife
Won't fit comfortably in the pocket of 29" waist jeans. I've got a nice .38 Undercover snubbie. Can't carry it without printing or being uncomfortable.

/johnny

26 posted on 05/19/2014 2:05:49 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: jimbo123
What ad are you talking about? The Pro-Life Ad that RINO TX Sen. Deuell is trying to silence under threat of a lawsuit? The ad is holding him accountable for his SB303. "Texas Right to Life joined 17 other state and national organizations in opposing Deuell's SB 303 during the 83rd Legislative Session. The witnesses who opposed SB 303 outnumbered those in favor by 4 to 1. Despite this, Bob Deuell continued to push his bill through the legislature even though many disabled patients testified that the bill would further endanger them as victims of quality-of-life judgments. Texas Right to Life is alerting voters that Deuell's allegiance is to the medical lobby and not to families and their ailing loved ones. That's why he's trying to intimidate RTL with baseless legal threats." (Source: Texas Right to Life, 5/14/14)
27 posted on 05/19/2014 2:07:56 PM PDT by JeepersFreepers (The heart of the wise inclines to the right but the heart of the fool to the left. (Eccl 10:2 NIV))
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To: mylife
And the bottom line is that as a good citizen of the State of Texas, I shouldn't have to put up with liberal politicians like Dewhurst to tell me how I can protect myself and my family.

If he gets in my way, he's a problem, and needs to be retired back to his ranch.

I don't need to work around useless pricks like Dewhurst. He needs to go away.

/johnny

28 posted on 05/19/2014 2:26:49 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: jimbo123

Years ago, I lived in the Houston area and Dan Patrick was one of my favorites on the radio. I would vote for him in a heart beat.


29 posted on 05/19/2014 3:44:09 PM PDT by odawg
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To: JRandomFreeper
And I'm a guy... I'm not going to carry a purse...

For us guys, it's called a "murse" (i.e. Man-purse). Mine is a camera bag that can be strapped on my belt. Since I'm an avid photographer, it's doesn't attract more than passing attention.

You may want to check out a Walther PP or Walther PPK in .32ACP. It's slim and small. Very concealable without showing a silhouette. I carry mine in my Murse when I don't have the CZ 83 in it.

30 posted on 05/19/2014 4:37:47 PM PDT by Sarajevo (Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?")
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To: jimbo123

Dewhurst also screwed up in his run for KBH’s Senate seat. He’s an idiot.


31 posted on 05/19/2014 4:38:40 PM PDT by Sarajevo (Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?")
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To: Sarajevo
I'm more interested in getting rid of the damn useless politician that's keeping me from reasonably carrying the defensive weapon of my choice in a comfortable manner. And no, I'm not going to carry a purse. Period. The politician needs to lose his job before that happens.

That's the only responsible option. I'm not interested in playing the 'let's figure out a way around their stupid rules' game.

I prefer the 'let's figure out how to get rid of the stupid politician' game.

/johnny

32 posted on 05/19/2014 4:41:38 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: odawg

I was a fan of Dan until he jumped the shark against Cruz. The only reason I’m not active in this race is both candidates are establishment rinos. Do-worst does need to go, but I have little to no faith in Dan.


33 posted on 05/19/2014 4:55:58 PM PDT by csivils
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To: JRandomFreeper

LOL! Nice rant, but I agree with you!


34 posted on 05/19/2014 7:33:56 PM PDT by Sarajevo (Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?")
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To: jimbo123

Dewhurst got his CLOCKED CLEANED in the March Primary here. Patterson, and one other clown, also ran, both with the intent of trying to keep Patrick from winning 50%, and they succeeded. But, even so, Dewhurst was NEVER going to have a a chance in the runoff...not a prayer.

I HONESTLY BELIEVE that what is going on now is an attempt by Dewhurst and the rest of the Republican Establishment to try to make Patrick unelectable in November, so that the Democrat can win.

That is who these people are - and why we MUST defeat them.


35 posted on 05/19/2014 8:30:01 PM PDT by BobL
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To: dandiegirl

Dallas Morning News reccommended Dewhurst so I vote opposite of all their picks.
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LOL! Good girl!


36 posted on 05/19/2014 9:11:36 PM PDT by octex
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To: BobL
I HONESTLY BELIEVE that what is going on now is an attempt by Dewhurst and the rest of the Republican Establishment to try to make Patrick unelectable in November, so that the Democrat can win.

I wouldn't put something that vile past Dewhurst. He's pathetic.

37 posted on 05/20/2014 3:00:46 PM PDT by Sarajevo (Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?")
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