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Neugebauer Won't Back Down on Calling Bill a Baby Killer Washington, DC -- The congressman who shouted "it's a baby killer" in reference to the pro-abortion health care bill during a Bart Stupak speech on the House floor is not backing down. Rep. Randy Neugebauer says he has no reason to acquiesce to Stupak's demand that he apologize on the House floor for his comment. http://www.Lifenews.com/state4921.html

Last night, as the clock approached midnight and the long House debate on health care reform was finally winding down, Rep. Bart Stupak stepped to the microphone on the floor of the chamber to deliver his remarks. Snip But the "Baby killer furor" highlights a far more serious, long-term political dilemma for the Republicans: how to appear to be a respectable Party capable of governing while also providing political shelter for the highly motivated, though vocally disruptive, protest wing of the party associated with the Tea Party movement.

Below is a statement released by Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R., Texas), in response to the charge that he called Rep. Bart Stupak (D., Mich.) a "baby killer" during Sunday night's debate on the health-care bill: "Last night was the climax of weeks and months of debate on a health-care bill that my constituents fear and do not support. In the heat and emotion of the debate, I exclaimed the phrase “it’s a baby killer” in reference to the agreement reached by the Democratic leadership..."

Texas Republican Rep. Randy Neugebauer was the mysterious lawmaker who shouted “baby killer” during Rep. Bart Stupak’s (D-Mich.) floor speech Sunday night, his office said Monday. Rumors that Neugebauer was the yeller began swirling Sunday night, after several lawmaker surmised that the scream was tinted with a southern accent. “Last night was the climax of weeks and months of debate on a health care bill that my constituents fear and do not support,” Neugebauer said in a news release. “In the heat and emotion of the debate, I exclaimed the phrase ‘it’s a baby killer’ in reference to the agreement...

Texas Republican Rep. Randy Neugebauer was the mysterious lawmaker that shouted “baby killer” during Rep. Bart Stupak’s (D-Mich.) floor speech Sunday night, his office said Monday. Rumors that Neugebauer was the yeller began swirling Sunday night, after several lawmaker surmised that the scream was tinted with a southern accent. “Last night was the climax of weeks and months of debate on a health care bill that my constituents fear and do not support,” Neugebauer said in a news release. “In the heat and emotion of the debate, I exclaimed the phrase ‘it’s a baby killer’ in reference to the agreement...

Which Republican Congressman went all Joe Wilson last night and yelled “baby killer” about Rep. Bart Stupak? And the answer is . . .

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Texas race for U.S. House District 19 196 of 394 precincts - 50 percent x- Randy Neugebauer (i) Rep 104,041 - 58 percent   Charlie Stenholm (i) Dem 72,806 - 41 percent   Richard Peterson Lib 2,494 - 1 percent

I just heard a report on this. Many folks/counties without power. Among the counties are Hockley, Terry, Hale, etc. These are counties in the Randy Neugebauer (R) vs. Charlie Stenholm (D) redistricted 19th in Texas.

Story last updated at 1:04 a.m. Friday, October 15, 2004 District 19 foes seek edge Social Security issue dominates debate in Abilene BY CORY CHANDLER AVALANCHE-JOURNAL ABILENE — Congressional District 19 candidates held a debate in the home of Dyess Air Force Base on Thursday night, but Social Security stole the show. The candidates, who met at McMurry University for the second of two debates this week, gave a nod to the base but returned to Social Security repeatedly throughout the night. Democratic contender Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, called it the No. 1 problem facing the United States. He said...

District 19 foes come out swinging BY CORY CHANDLER AVALANCHE-JOURNAL The claws came out over redistricting during Tuesday's District 19 congressional debate. While the first face-to-face meeting between three District 19 candidates provided an arena for sparring over several issues, Tuesday's debate got heated after Democrat Charlie Stenholm was asked for his thoughts on the state's new congressional district map. Republican Randy Neugebauer, Stenholm, and Libertarian Chip Peterson met in Texas Tech's Allen Theatre for the first of two debates. The candidates fielded nine questions spanning Social Security, defense, agriculture and other issues. Stenholm scored the night's first outburst of...

Stenholm’s ad with Bush fans flames of District 19 race D. LANCE LUNSFORD AVALANCHE-JOURNAL One of the hottest congressional races in Texas became even hotter Thursday as lawyers from the Republican National Committee unleashed a furious letter to Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, for placing President Bush in one of his campaign advertisements. Stenholm, a 25-year congressman, faces incumbent Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, and Lubbock Libertarian Richard ‘‘Chip’’ Peterson for the 19th Congressional District seat. Stenholm, who currently represents District 17, and Neugebauer were pitted against each other under Texas’ new congressional map. ‘‘This campaign stands by our ad,’’ said Jodi...

<p>U.S. Rep. Charlie Stenholm, R-Abilene, attended his first House Armed Services Committee hearing Wednesday morning.</p> <p>Stenholm, currently representing District 17 but vying for the District 19 seat, was appointed to the committee Tuesday night.</p> <p>"Charlie Stenholm is one of our most able members of Congress," said Missouri Democrat and ranking committee member Ike Skelton through a written release. "He understands national security thoroughly, and I predict he will be a tremendous asset to the House Armed Services Committee."</p>

Stenholm sees hope for area VA hospital BY CORY CHANDLER AVALANCHE-JOURNAL U.S. Rep. Charlie Stenholm does not plan to attend to night's Lubbock town hall meeting hosted by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi, but the Abilene Democrat said Principi's visit could aid the plight of Big Spring's VA hospital, currently faced with the budgetary ax. "I welcome the secretary out here," Sten holm said. "I think he will get an earful from the veterans, and that's what he's here for." Stenholm had just gotten a helping of the same from area veterans. The current District 17 representative — who...

Farm Bureau political arm backs Neugebauer BY CORY CHANDLER AVALANCHE-JOURNAL The Texas Farm Bureau's political action arm endorsed U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, on Thursday in a move that may be indicative of the tough situation facing local producers due to congressional redistricting. This is the first time the TFB's Friends of Agriculture Fund has not endorsed Neugebauer's opponent, U.S. Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, in a congressional race, said TFB and AGFUND President Kenneth Dierschke. Dierschke described the decision as "very difficult." "These are two friendly incumbents for us. We didn't want to be put in that situation, but we...

Hastert stumps for Neugebauer By SEBASTIAN KITCHEN AVALANCHE-JOURNAL ABILENE — U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert told business people here Wednesday that he believes Republicans can capture more seats in Congress during the November election. "Texas is a great opportunity," he said. Hastert, R-Ill., campaigned in Abilene for U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock. About 75 people attended the event at the Abilene Civic Center. Neugebauer's race with fellow incumbent Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, is one of several that Republicans are hoping to win to increase their margin in the U.S. House. Hastert said he has heard people predict Republicans will acquire an...

Neugebauer lands more high-powered support Hastert to stump for GOP congressman in Abilene By SEBASTIAN KITCHEN AVALANCHE-JOURNAL Republican star power will continue to roll through the region to speak on U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer's behalf when U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert stops in Abilene this morning. Hastert, R-Ill., will speak with members of the business community at 8:30 a.m. at the Abilene Civic Center. The meeting is open to all area small business owners. Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, said they will stress the importance of business for the nation's economy. "We will talk about how important it is to have an environment...

Supporters on record pace for Cheney's Lubbock visit BY CORY CHANDLER AVALANCHE-JOURNAL To say that ticket sales for Vice President Dick Cheney's Monday visit to the Hub City have exceeded expectations may be an understatement. Cheney's second West Texas visit to weigh in on Lubbock Republican Randy Neugebauer's District 19 congressional bid sold out Friday. The visit is expected to shatter national fund-raising and attendance records for a vice presidential visit this year. It has even forced event organizers to open gates two hours earlier than originally scheduled. "We've had just overwhelming support from the Lubbock community," said Carla Moran,...

Abilene Democrat adds pop to message in visit to Tech campus BY KATIE HEPBURN AVALANCHE-JOURNAL U.S. Rep. Charlie Stenholm is wise to a valuable piece of knowledge in his bid for District 19's congressional seat: the most influencing incentive for college students typically involves food. And so his campaign aides distributed a bounty of frozen ice pops Thursday at Texas Tech's free speech area, nestled between the Student Union and library, as the Abilene Democrat fielded questions from passing students. In addition, a table was positioned in the free speech area's pavilion where volunteers helped interested students register to vote...

Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R) held a double-digit lead over Rep. Charlie Stenholm (D) in a new GOP poll. Neugebauer 49% - Stenholm 38 % Public Opinion Strategies(R) MOE+/-4.9% (400 likley voters) (01-26-27) Neugebauer led the horse race despite being slightly less well-known in the district.