Posted on 12/10/2013 7:36:45 AM PST by SoConPubbie
Harry Reids Republican killed filibuster of amnesty, voted to fund Obamacare, approved leftist judges, tried to defeat Paul, Rubio and Cruz
AUSTIN Congressman Steve Stockman (R-TX 36) announced Monday he is leaving his United States House seat to challenge U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
You and I are in a foxhole fighting to save this constitutional Republic, but liberal John Cornyn is bayoneting us in the back, said Stockman. Liberal John Cornyn betrayed Ted Cruz and worked with Harry Reid to fund Obamacare.
Liberal John Cornyn wakes up every morning and works to make the Senate a more liberal place. Thats why I am running for the United States Senate. I have a 100% pro-gun, pro-life, conservative voting record in Congress, said Stockman.
Liberal John Cornyn cant run on his record, so he will start smearing and attacking me from day one, said Stockman.
As my friend Ted Cruz proved, Texans want conservative champions to represent them in the United States Senate. No one has been a more fearless conservative in Congress than I, said Stockman.
I stand with my friends Rand Paul and Ted Cruz. Unlike liberal John Cornyn, I will not be Harry Reids Republican, said Stockman.
Stockmans House withdrawal and Senate candidacy were filed in Austin at 5:59 p.m. CT.
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Now THAT’S how you run for office!
“I will not be Harry Reid’s republican!” Love that!
He needs to get an official senate page up soon. Time is a’ wasting.Looks like he’s ready to take Cornyn to the mat though. Go Stockman!
You and I are in a foxhole fighting to save this constitutional Republic, but liberal John Cornyn is bayoneting us in the back,
Pulls no punches.
You and I are in a foxhole fighting to save this constitutional Republic, but liberal John Cornyn is bayoneting us in the back,
Pulls no punches.
John Cornyn claims to be the 2nd most conservative member of the Senate. Yet, as Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee he hand-selected these "Republican" candidates:
he FAILED and hid behind a meaningless vote later. |
If Stockman gets the endorsement of Cruz and Michael Berry, Cornyn mightas well announce his retirement.
I saw...friends of Steve Stockman. ??
I'm ready to send the Stockman campaign some cash...just want to make sure it goes to HIS campaign.
I’d hold fire. It doesn’t look like he has an official senate candidacy page yet. It’ll be up within a week hopefully. Really hoping he can pull this off.
He’s got my vote
Could not have been a better challenger...He’z perfect to go against RINO Cornyn.
I'm just excited to the bone. I wrote Cornyn’s site months ago and called his office to inform him that I would do whatever necessary to ensure he does not return to the U.S. Senate.
Well.....yeeehaaa! Lovin this.
Id hold fire. It doesnt look like he has an official senate candidacy page yet.
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The turn of events just minutes before the candidate filing deadline on Monday caught even party officials by surprise.
An aide for Stockman walked into GOP headquarters in Austin and withdrew his application for 36 and submitted a new application for U.S. Senate, said GOP spokesman Spencer Yeldell. Until then it was a pretty laid-back day.
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see
https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/candidate-filing/cf-report.aspx
I’m not happy with Linda’s numbers in SC though. He’s at 54%. If he stays there, he avoids a runoff. Nobody I want gone more than Lindsey freakin’ Grahamnesty!
I bet he is petrified now!
Still early yet.
He’ll pull it off..I’m certain of it. Stockman is very well respected in Texas.
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He gained his claim to fame by defeating Jack Brooks in the GOP sweep in ‘94. But, he lost the next election and did not hold office until he was elected in 2012. He’s not that well known. Those who know him, do respect him. I’m not so certain he will “pull it off” as you say. But, if he is the nominee, I’ll support him 100%.
Many folks I know have been waiting for a person with name recognition and ability to raise the funds to unseat the incumbent.
Remember...NOONE knew Ted Cruz. Virtual unknown.
Dewhurst had the financial backers and outspent Ted. Dewhurst was well connected with the power players within the republican party.
He lost in a runoff with Ted Cruz...thanx to various tea party groups and conservative grassroots support.
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