I was beginning to think that the Dewhurst campaign had packed it in because things had grown awfully quiet. But they were working on a funny video showing how much money Ted Cruz is getting from Washington insiders.
Those of us that support the Lt. Gov. need lots more help like this. For the life of me I cannot figure out how Cruz became a Tea Party favorite. He’s the ultimate insider, having never worked a day in his life outside big government and big law. I think Rick Santorum said it best when he said that Cruz could stand on the Senate floor and talk. Problem is, Santorum thought that was a positive. And so do all those people outside of Texas that don’t have a clue about the work that David Dewhurst has done.
David Dewhurst might not be able to stand on the Senate floor and make a nice speech to an empty building but I guarantee you that David Dewhurst can solve problems in the hallways and back offices of the Senate.
And folks, we got a lot of problems that need solving. Don’t be fooled. Vote for David Dewhurst, the only person in this race that can honestly say that he is a proven conservative.
Primer on how Ted Cruz got to be a “Tea Party favorite”
First, understand what the Tea Party is: It is a variety of gatherings of people at the grass roots level, united by two basic philosophies: upholding the Constitution and fiscal responsibility.
Second, understand what the Tea Party is not. It does not give any points for “years in office”, “ability to cut deals in back rooms and hallways” or “endorsements from other office-holders.”
Third, look at what Ted Cruz did in his campaign. He went across the state repeatedly, speaking to groups from 10 to 100 to 1000. His speech at the State Convention was probably his largest audience to date. And of the 90{997ab4c1e65fa660c64e6dfea23d436a73c89d6254ad3ae72f887cf583448986} of the crowd that was cheering wildly for him, it was probably at least their fifth time to hear him in person. And when he speaks, he speaks about upholding the Constitution and fiscal responsibility.
Fourth, look at what Dewhurst did in his campaign. A lot of media buys. You can’t watch “Wheel of Fortune” without seeing a Dewhurst attack ad. Before the May primary, they topped out with three in a thirty minute show. He didn’t go to the debates unless they were televised. He didn’t go to candidate forums where he would be asked questions from the audience. The organizers would even set up a chair for Dewhurst with a milk carton on it.
The PACs highlighted in the “funny video” might be headquartered in Washington, but that sure doesn’t make them “Washington insiders.” They are groups that are trying to deal with the “problems that need solving.” If you are trying to spot an “insider”, who is it more likely to be? A person, whether from Channelview or Miami giving an average of $87, or an Austin lobbyist giving an average of $2300?
I schedule speakers to come to a grassroots club. In our bylaws, we are required not to favor one candidate over another in a contested primary. Every time I send an email to one candidate in a race, I send it to all of them. Cruz will be speaking to our club for the second time next month. Dewhurst has not been to one of our meetings since he was Land Commissioner.
Mr. Cruz had a very hard lesson when, in a radio interivew, the H. Texas State Senator Mr. Dan Patrick lectured him about getting his facts accurately and not just throw baseless accusations. Mr. Cruz got defensive and started attacking Mr. Patrick for his supposed endorsement of Mr. Dewhurst.
Ted Cruz is a very bright person whom I support, however, after that interview, I think he has to regroup and rethink strategies to win allies and to be more prudent in his campaing.
He has the fire and the drive, but he is ruuning a little too much on the wild side. When confronted personally he loses control and throws wild punches aiming at nothing.
I would have to see him debating Harry Reid and the evil democrat liars.