One of the hottest state representative races in Texas is in Galveston County’s District 23. Republican Wayne Faircloth and Democrat Susan Criss are vying to replace Craig Eiland. Apparently Criss knows that her party affiliation is not helpful and is hiding from it. So much so that if you search her campaign website for the word “Democrat”, you get only five hits, four from news articles and one from a Facebook feed. Nor does she use the term “Democrat” on her advertising materials. Now that is what you call running from your party!
But make no mistake, Susan Criss is an Obama loving Democrat. Let’s take a look.
- Gun Control – she is so proud of advocating for removing your 2nd Amendment rights that her website features an editorial she penned on the subject titled “Balance the Right to Bear Arms and Protection“. Sure, “balance” our rights – i.e., limit our rights. Definitely a Democrat.
- Obamacare – Criss supports the ACA and says it is and should remain the law of the land. Definitely a Democrat.
- Voter ID – Criss disagrees with the 67{997ab4c1e65fa660c64e6dfea23d436a73c89d6254ad3ae72f887cf583448986} of Texans that support Voter ID and calls it voter suppression. Definitely a Democrat.
- Hyper partisan – Although she runs away from the term “Democrat”, Criss describes herself in this video as a “very very very partisan Democrat”. She also shares an office with Battleground Texas. Definitely a Democrat.
- Supported by Trial Lawyers – Criss has taken in almost $300,000 from trial lawyer Steve Mostyn, who of course made his fortune suing TWIA and basically bankrupting it. Why do you think Mostyn is investing so much in Criss? Um, hmm. Definitely a Democrat.
Why doesn’t Susan Criss just own the fact that she is a Democrat?
Republican Wayne Faircloth has produced a comparison flyer for voters in District 23.
Faircloth also has a new radio ad up and running that helps people understand that Criss is a Democrat – just like Barack Obama. Take a listen:
Look, if you are a Democrat, be proud of it! Don’t run from it! It’s really easy Ms. Criss! Just tell people, hi, I’m Susan Criss and I’m a Democrat!
Wayne Faircloth is a Republican and he isn’t afraid for anyone to know it.
Voters in District 23 have clear choice between two very different candidates – Criss, the Democrat that supports Barack Obama’s policies and is supported by trial lawyers versus Faircloth, the Republican small businessman and insurance expert.
Should be an easy choice for any thinking Texan.