The first race to look at is CD-18. Three Republicans were running for the opportunity to take on incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee in November. John Faulk worked tirelessly for two years to win this primary. He block walked, he went to town halls, he went to tea party rallies – in short, he did what needed to be done. And in the end, he won the battle, taking 57{997ab4c1e65fa660c64e6dfea23d436a73c89d6254ad3ae72f887cf583448986} of the vote.
This morning, my Inbox had this email from one of his opponents in the race, Brenda Z. Page:
Congratulations Sheila,
You get two more years in office. Republicans who vote for Faulk allowed and promoted this once again.
A vote for John Faulk was and is a vote for Sheila Jackson-Lee, I have said it over and over again.
You will know your John Faulk vote was stupid and contrary to the Republican platform, you just voted in Sheila Jackson-Lee again! Sheila a proponent for abortion and Federal funding for abortion and spend baby spend!
Faulk does not live in the district, does not pay taxes in the district, is not good enough to live in the district but has repeatedly voted in the district. Faulk is a fat old bald loser who will lose once again to Sheila Jackson-Lee.
Am I bitter, no, just disappointed. Please know Brenda is never to run for office again as she offered the electric a viable choice to go face to face with Jackson-Lee which was rejected by Republicans. Now you will have Sheila again. Some old guard Republicans need be proud of their screw ups.
Please disregard this message if you voted for Brenda. We thank you.
I will tend to the yard and Brenda to her law practice, the world will go on.
Mitch Page, who will not work to see Faulk be appointed to anything as he has confessed he is NOT A REPUBLICAN. However, I will continue to work against the wrongs but never for the likes of old fat Faulk.
I’d say that the Page’s are losers in more ways than one.
Let’s contrast this with CD-29. There were a total of five candidates hoping to challenge incumbent Gene Green in November. Roy Morales, fresh off his surprising finish in the Houston Mayoral race, won the primary by taking 58{997ab4c1e65fa660c64e6dfea23d436a73c89d6254ad3ae72f887cf583448986} of the vote. There were some hard feelings in this race because Roy entered at the last minute, banking that name recognition alone would take him over the top, which it did.
Opponent Frank Mazzapica worked very hard, going into areas of the district that had never seen a Republican and ended up finishing dead last in the five person field. Opponent Eric Story had worked the district for five years, losing twice previously to Rep. Green. He had a strong showing, but it wasn’t meant to be. If there were any race in which the losers could have been upset, it was this one.
Here is what Frank Mazzapica sent to Roy last night on Facebook:
Roy Morales has clinched the GOP nomination of CD 29. I got my “fanny handed to me” sort to speak. Congrats to Roy and his campaign team. Mazzapica for congress signing out. Now to find my place on serving the GOP here in Harris County.
And shortly thereafter:
Roy: You deserve a better congrats than what I just sent you. My logic to this statement is based upon the long run you made through the mayor’s race – then right into the CD 29 race without really catching your breathe. You worked incredibly hard. For a while there I thought you were twins – being two places at once at times. Enjoy your success.
One of the highlights of the campaign season was when my wife and I visited Frank’s church, New Covenant Chuch in Humble. I’m so cynical about people claiming to be Christians that I had to find out for myself if Frank was the real deal or another in a long line of people trying to make a buck off the cross. What I saw in that building was like a United Nations meeting, a church full of people of all colors and nationalities, expressing and displaying the love of Christ. Awesome. I’d say Frank was a true winner.
And lest you think Mr. Story is a loser, think not. Mr. Story wins where it counts most: family and friends. Read this entry from his daughter after he failed to win yesterday:
Dad…while some would say that you are a now three time loser, I must disagree. You have never once waivered in your beliefs and convictions. This makes you a winner. You have worked tirelessly for CD29 over the past many years. Regretfully, your name will not be on the ballot in November, but you are still the best candidate in my eyes. I love you!
And from his wife:
I would like to thank everyone for their support of my amazing husband who has fought so hard the last 5 years for the district of CD29.I love him with all my heart.
I’d say that Eric is winning the important races. He and Cheri have been a delight throughout this campaign season and I’m grateful to have met them.
Perhaps I was wrong earlier. I guess in the end, it is how you play the game.