Only 11 Republicans voted to elect Straus as Speaker, so guess where his loyalty and his efforts were directed. The Speaker’s direct actions and Committee appointments/Chairmanships virtually killed the conservative agenda in 2009; and if he is re-elected for the 2011 session, we can expect more of the same…and the voters WILL take it out on those they just elected.

We need a conservative LEADER, like Ken Paxton, who will not “torpedo” the will of the people who produced an almost 2/3 majority in the House.

Although the budget is huge, it is not the only big item (e.g., redistricting and border security, etc.) with which the next Legislature must deal; so, if Rep. Kolkhorst believes that Joe Strauss is “best on fiscal issues,” suggest that the next Speaker appoint him to the major budget-writing Committee where his talents can be most effective for this State. The Speaker’s position is essentially that of a “traffic cop” whose job it is to shepherd his party’s legislation through the process. Irregardless of his pronouncements of conservatism, Joe Straus unquestionably FAILED to carry out his primary mission last session, so it would be very foolish for anyone to expect a different result if he is re-elected.

Best of luck convincing Rep. Kolkhorst to withdraw her support for Straus.

I still haven’t heard back from my rep!

She still thinks Straus is the best Speaker especially on fiscal issues. She did, however, agree to a meeting with my Tea Party on Dec 2nd.
WHOOP! I’ll take it.

I stilll want to know why Erick needs a house with room for a radio studio, WHAT is it I am missing??

She still thinks Straus is the best Speaker especially on fiscal issues. She did, however, agree to a meeting with my Tea Party on Dec 2nd.
WHOOP! I’ll take it.

I stilll want to know why Erick needs a house with room for a radio studio, WHAT is it I am missing??

No time for spin.

Fellow Texans, keep up the good work! We will succeed in electing a new Speaker of the House.

A. What he thinks you want to hear; or,

B. A redux of the “Dance a Little Sidestep” routine*?

* Just in case there are some who don’t get the reference, I particularly like the Charles Durning movie version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCDoBvG1HoI

And yes, that is our Texas Capital building.

The Internet is a beautiful thing, when someone from Minnesota can be interested in and keep informed on the goings-on in the Texas state legislature.

You’ve brought us this far. Throw us a lil’ red meat, wouldjya please?

We elected Larry Gonzales in a rout (58% / 38%) over the Democrat incumbent here in District 52.