Posted on 11/16/2009 3:47:33 AM PST by cbkaty
Republicans in 5 state races may find new fights on their right flanks
WASHINGTON Canyon Clowdus thinks Americans have less freedom and pay more taxes than ever.
We need more John Wayne and Jesus in Washington, the Marble Falls rancher and businessman declares.
Clowdus is just the kind of grass-roots activist that national Republican leaders sought to fire up in the Tea Party movement that has spread across Texas in energetic rallies and heated town hall confrontations. Now, the 40-year-old Army veteran is seeking to unseat an incumbent congressman whom he calls a profligate spender.
Just one problem: Clowdus, an avid Tea Party loyalist, is running in the Republican primary against a Republican incumbent, Rep. Mike Conaway of Midland.
Across Texas, at least five Tea Party activists have announced their candidacies for U.S. House and Senate seats.
(Excerpt) Read more at chron.com ...
Being flamed while standing for the conservative candidate....doesn't burn a bit.
Sadly, some flamers still cling to political "business as usual" like a toddler to a "blankie"........hand the screamin-weenies their binky please.....
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