Pratt’s 2016 GOP Primary Runoff Recommendations

Robert Pratt

Early voting for the May 24, 2016 Republican Primary Runoff Election runs from Monday, May 16, through Friday, May 20th – in other words, just this week – 5 days only.

Republicans, along with the fakes who vote in the GOP Primary, have several important races statewide to settle.  For the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2 I strongly endorse Judge Ray Wheless and in the race for Place 5 of the same court, I endorse conservative Brent Webster (don’t be fooled, his opponent isn’t the “Scott Walker” of conservative fame!)

In the race for Texas Railroad Commission, don’t be fooled by the deep-pockets of Gary Gates and his claims. Most every conservative leader and organization in Texas, along with me from the beginning, are backing Wayne Christian for Railroad Commissioner.

For Texas Senate District 24 there is a big match-up between Susan King, who is busy hiding public records from us, and Dr. Dawn Buckingham who is busy pointing out that Susan King is busy working to hide what would be public records for all of us. But, who in the race is the strongest conservative? Neither has done much to earn the description yet. In SD24 – flip a coin or follow NRA/TSRA and vote for King.

In the Texas 19th Congressional District race the dissimilarity of the candidates is clear: Arrington has earned his living as a political insider, and can’t wait to get back to the DC cocktail circuit. Robertson is a self-made local businessman who is about as deeply rooted in the district as is possible and is an approachable neighbor who fits in with us, not the DC snakes. I fully endorse Glen Robertson for Congress.

Lubbock County:

In the runoff for Lubbock County Constable, Precinct 4, I endorse incumbent Constable C.J. Peterson for re-election to the post.

Taylor County:

The runoff for Taylor County Court at Law #2 features two impressive candidates. After having interviewed both, I believe that Kevin Willhelm‘s experience outside government in private practice gives him the edge in the race.

The GOP runoff for Taylor County commissioner in Precinct 3 features two fine candidates who each bring unique skill-sets and experiences to the race. Both are fine candidates. After thought and review I’ve decided to recommend Dale Morrison for the job for two primary reasons.

First, Morrison comes from outside government where he has been successful in several differing business endeavors. He will bring fresh perspectives to the Commissioners Court. His opponent, while an impressive candidate, has spent a career inside the county government, with his wife also working there, which greatly limits his experience to the how-we’ve-always-done-it problem in local government.

Second, much to the bother of the local liberals at the newspaper, Morrison did bring up the issue of county taxpayers having to support the practice of homosexuality by providing spousal benefits to the partners of homosexuals employed by the county. Morrison should be praised for being willing to address this issue as opposed to being criticized for such.