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41 Texas Lawmakers Endorse Cruz for President
TedCruz.org ^ | 09/30/15

Posted on 09/30/2015 7:37:27 AM PDT by Isara

Join 6 Texas Congressman in supporting Sen. Ted Cruz

HOUSTON, Texas — Presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today announced the endorsements of 36 Texas State Representatives and five Texas State Senators. They join Texas Congressmen Randy Weber, Louie Gohmert, Michael Burgess, John Culberson, John Ratcliffe, and Brian Babin, totaling 47 Texas lawmaker endorsements for Cruz.

“I am thrilled to have these legislators’ support,” said Cruz. “They stand on principle and fight at every turn for the people of Texas. With their help, we will continue to grow our campaign and attract the thousands of supporters in the Lone Star State and across the country who want to see real change in Washington.”

“Ted Cruz is truly a conservative leader and the kind of person we need in the White House,” State Senator Konni Burton said. “He is a passionate defender of the Constitution and a critical voice for keeping our country safe and prosperous. He is the only candidate in the race who has consistently fought for the issues conservatives care about most and I am proud to endorse him for president.”

“No one has fought harder to protect Americans from the disastrous policies of the Obama Administration than Ted Cruz,” State Rep. Matt Krause said. “That’s why I trust him to do what he says he will do and defend our conservative values. We can no longer afford to maintain the status quo and kowtow to the Washington Cartel. It’s about time we had someone like Ted in the White House.”

The following Texas State Senators and Representatives have endorsed Ted Cruz for President:

State Senator Brian Birdwell
Chair, Senate Committee on Nominations

State Senator Konni Burton
Vice Chair, Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations

State Senator Brandon Creighton
Vice Chair, Senate Committee on Business and Commerce

State Senator Bob Hall

State Senator Lois Kolkhorst
Vice Chair, Senate Committee on Health and Human Services

State Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson
Vice Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock

State Representative Cecil Bell Jr.

State Representative DeWayne Burns

State Representative Gary Elkins
Chairman, House Committee on Government Transparency and Operation

State Representative Pat Fallon

State Representative Allen Fletcher
Chair, House Select Committee on Emerging Issues in Texas Law Enforcement

State Representative Dan Flynn
Chair, House Committee on Pensions

State Representative John Frullo
Chair, House Committee on Insurance

State Representative Dan Huberty
Chair, House Committee on Public Education

State Representative Bryan Hughes

State Representative Mark Keough

State Representative Stephanie Klick

State Representative Matt Krause

State Representative Brooks Landgraf

State Representative Jodie Laubenberg
House Committee Chair on Elections

State Representative Jeff Leach

State Representative Will Metcalf

State Representative Doug Miller
Chair, House Committee on Special Purpose Districts

State Representative Rick Miller

State Representative Jim Murphy
Chair, House Committee on Corrections

State Representative Andrew “Andy” Murr

State Representative Larry Phillips
Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety

State Representative John Raney

State Representative Debbie Riddle
Vice Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

State Representative Matt Rinaldi

State Representative Matt Schafer

State Representative Mike Schofield

State Representative Matt Shaheen

State Representative Wayne Smith
Chair, House Committee on Recreation and Tourism

State Representative Stuart Spitzer

State Representative Tony Tinderholt

State Representative Scott Turner

State Representative Molly White

State Representative John Wray

State Representative Bill Zedler

State Representative John Zerwas
Chair, House Committee on Higher Education

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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: cruz; endorsements; tcruz; tedcruz
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1 posted on 09/30/2015 7:37:27 AM PDT by Isara
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To: Isara

HOORAY Cruz


2 posted on 09/30/2015 7:38:19 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: Isara

Something like 30 of them have endorsed him in NH and he isn’t even really trying hard there.


3 posted on 09/30/2015 7:40:13 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
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To: Isara

Seems to me like he is building a rock solid machine. When he finally starts the engine it’s gonna take off. (Blowing right by Trump who is sitting in his shiny/glittery machine revving it’s engine.) =P


4 posted on 09/30/2015 7:43:22 AM PDT by the_boy_who_got_lost (Trump Tax Calculator: http://bit.ly/1Vrm9kF)
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To: PGalt

Politics. Glad to see the list, but even this list shows how politics works.

John Raney is a Straus guy being primaried. I guarantee his endorsement is self serving and if he weren’t being primaried, his name would not be on that list.

But. That also is a show of support for Sen Cruz. Even Straus’ boys are starting to understand that Sen Cruz is the future of GOP politics in Texas, and if you want to stay elected, it’s in your interest to acknowledge that fact.


5 posted on 09/30/2015 7:44:18 AM PDT by ziravan (Buck the Establishment.)
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To: Isara

Cruz has been quietly laying a firm foundation around the nation, in Texas that foundation has hardened and the building has begun, the foundation is still firming in other states but the building will begin soon enough and when finished there will be built an incredible shining city on a hill, whose foundation will once again be our Declaration of Independence, our Constitution and our Bill of Rights.


6 posted on 09/30/2015 7:47:26 AM PDT by PoloSec ( Believe the Gospel: how that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again)
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To: Isara

Now if the American people would wake up and see that Cruz is the real deal and not a flim flam man, they would have a President that would represent them.

GO TED GO


7 posted on 09/30/2015 7:52:04 AM PDT by eartick (Been to the line in the sand and liked it)
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To: Isara

If I don’t get the nomination I hope it goes to Cruz!


8 posted on 09/30/2015 7:53:37 AM PDT by rfreedom4u (Chris Stevens won't be running for president.)
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To: ziravan

Thanks for the insight at Texas state level, ziravan. Much appreciated.


9 posted on 09/30/2015 8:15:19 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: PoloSec

So far Ted Cruz only has 1 Michigan legislator’s endorsement but its a good one in the form of Pat Colbeck who is a real idea man in regards to getting rid of Obamacare and replacing it with real DR/Patient centered health care.

http://www.senatorpatrickcolbeck.com/


10 posted on 09/30/2015 8:17:08 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
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To: Isara

Bet you’ll never see U.S. representive Kevin Brady or U.S. Senator John Cornyn join this group.


11 posted on 09/30/2015 8:28:31 AM PDT by servantboy777
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To: cripplecreek

This is good news, but a billionare just floated a turd to the top by helping Marco Rubio, GOPe plan B if Jeb is forced out.


12 posted on 09/30/2015 8:29:38 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: eartick

The war of words going on between Ted Cruz ( actually Ted Cruz hasn’t really said much about Rand Paul ) and ankle biter Rand Paul showing the world that Rand Paul is just another typical insider Washington politician.

Rand Paul the phoney flimflam pandering man.


13 posted on 09/30/2015 8:33:57 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: eartick

I don’t get it, you’d think folks around the country would have noticed Ted Cruz kickin up the dust up in D.C..

As far as I’m concerned..Ted Cruz is the only true conservative constitutionalist.


14 posted on 09/30/2015 8:34:23 AM PDT by servantboy777
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To: PoloSec

Hope he is using plenty of rebarb in that concrete.


15 posted on 09/30/2015 8:34:57 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist
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To: Isara

Let’s make this happen!!!!!!


16 posted on 09/30/2015 8:41:15 AM PDT by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
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To: Isara
And this is how Ted Cruz hits back at Rand Paul

Liberty Leaders Coalesce Around Ted Cruz for President

Members listed below, all of whom have joined Cruz for President leadership teams in their respective states.

New Hampshire

Rep. Rick Christie, Goffstown Rep. Christie is known as a strong Liberty leader in the State House.

Barbara and Rep. Guy Comtois, Center Barnstead The Comtois’ are former Ron Paul supporters. Rep. Comtois is a strong liberty leader in the State House and he and his wife are Belknap County Chairs for Cruz for President

Former Reps. Carol & Lucien Vita, Middleton The Vitas are former Ron Paul supporters

Rep. Dick Gordon, East Kingston Rep. Gordon is a former Ron Paul supporter and strong Liberty leader in the State House

Andrew Harris, Epping Harris is a former Ron Paul supporter

Steve Kenda, North Hampton Kenda is a small-business owner, prominent Liberty leader in the Granite State, and former candidate for State Senate

Rep. Walter Kolodziej, Windham Rep. Kolodziej is a strong Liberty leader in the State House.

Paul Marquis, Litchfield Marquis is a former candidate for State Representative and strong Liberty activist.

Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O’Brien, Derry Rep. Prudhomme-O’Brien is a strong Liberty leader in the State House.

Emily O’Neil, Bedford O’Neil is a former candidate for State Representative, liberty activist, and former Ron Paul supporter.

Pam Smith, Manchester Smith is a prominent Liberty activist in Manchester

Rep. Len Turcotte, Barrington Rep. Turcotte is a former Ron Paul supporter and strong Liberty leader in the State House.

South Carolina

Senator Lee Bright, Spartanburg Sen. Bright endorsed and worked to get Ron Paul elected in 2012 and is a Cruz for President South Carolina Co-Chair

Sherriff Ray Nash, Dorchester Nash is president of the Low Country Republican Liberty Caucus and a South Carolina Cruz for President Co-Chair

Steven Long, Spartanburg Long is a South Carolina Liberty Activist and 2012 Ron Paul supporter

Iowa

Shawn Dietz, Hampton Franklin County Republican Party chairman, 2014 candidate for Iowa State Senate, endorsed by Liberty Iowa and Rand Paul

Tom German, Ron Paul 2008, 2012 County Chair

Joel Kurtinitis, Des Moines Kurtinitis is founder of Liberty Iowa, and Ron Paul 2012 Regional Director

Kelsey Kurtinitis, Des Moines Ron Paul 2012 volunteer, pro-life grassroots leader

Crystal McIntyre, Warren County, Iowa Supervisor

Vance Nordaker, 2012 Ron Paul supporter

Jason Schultz, District 9 Iowa State Senator, endorsed Ron Paul in 2011

Tony Seliquini, Campaign for Liberty Precinct Coordinator, ‘Voices of Reason’ Podcast Founder and Co-host
17 posted on 09/30/2015 8:54:24 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
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To: servantboy777

Others that aren’t on the list: Pete Olson U.S. representative, Larry Taylor-State Senator, Ed Thompson- State Rep - who, by the way, replaced Randy Weber when he went to D.C. Wish we had Randy back!


18 posted on 09/30/2015 8:55:37 AM PDT by Grams A (The Sun will rise in the East in the morning and God is still on his throne.)
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To: Isara
For reference number of members in each sector:
   
150 State House
 31 State Senate
 36 Congressional Reps 

19 posted on 09/30/2015 9:13:51 AM PDT by deport
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To: Isara

20 posted on 09/30/2015 9:25:23 AM PDT by GregoTX (Cruzader)
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