A continuation of the Chet Edwards’ On… series.

THIS is what Chet Edwards repeatedlysupports with his votes. Don't turn away! Look hard and Remember in November!

How has Chet Edwards voted, representing you and me here in Texas District 17? He claims to be Pro-Life but doesn’t think the government should be making decisions that usurp a woman’s right to choose.

So what does the recordshow, in relation to that public stance?

Chet Edwards…

• Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
• Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
• Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
• Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
• Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
• Voted NO on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
• Voted NO on funding for health providers who don’t provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
• Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
• Voted NO on federal crime to harm fetus while committing other crimes. (Apr 2001)
• Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
• Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
• Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Rated 45% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)

See the details below… (more…)

Edwards' voting record - the only thing that counts - proves he is a Moderate Liberal Populist - probably the only one in Texas 17.

Back when we discussed the Battle At Midway, I told you wwe would start hitting hard on Chet Edwards. Since he refused our request for an interview in order to explain his stance on the issues he has voted on we can only provide you his voting record…which speaks for itself.

Now it begins…

From now until Election Day, American Writes will provide for you the definitive list of Chet Edwards’ failure to represent Texas District 17 – one of the most Conservative districts represented by a Democrat in the entire nation.

I do this not at the behest of the Bill Flores For Congress campaign (they still won’t talk to me!), but so you know why I am personally not in favor of Chet Edwards.

In fact (more…)

“How can Bill Flores prove to you he is a conservative?” my wife asks. “I mean, what actions can he take or words can he say that will change your mind?” Am I hearing these questions from the lady who up until 2 years ago pretty much voted the party line without question?

“Well, he could…he could…what about…”. Suddenly I realized that I do not have an easy sound bite answer to this question.

Proving yourself conservative is not an easy task, especially if you are not one. In fact, that’s called proving a negative – which can’t be done. However, as I discuss further down the column, if Flores is a Conservative, there are ways to prove it.

But first, let’s explore what we do know about Bill Flores and his “Conservative credentials” in TX 17. American Write-In “Chris” suggested we come up with a summary list of things, and (more…)

So I was encouraged to visit GOPisforme.com, a Ning social network, and check out the blog post “Where is Rob Curnock?”

I did, and you can click on the link above to see the whole scenario that played out, or you can click on this PDF to see the discussion as it was when I finally decided it was a hopeless cause.

[UPDATE: 24 July 2010 - I was informed this morning that the entire thread has been taken down by Duke. Make of that what you want - at least here we don't alter the historical record if we say or do something we regret later. This is YOUR Republican Party, friends - eating their own and then being shamed into deleting it because it shows disunity. Incidentally, today is the day after the Unity Rally in Waco, which is more interesting by who wasn't there than who was!]

Evidently the GOP is NOT for me. Big Surprise.

You’ll notice Mike Hoover, of McGregor, attacking me and not the facts I present. You’ll also notice I didn’t call anyone names or anything like that to deserve such a personal attack.

It’s a classic liberal tactic now being employed by Republicans, evidently.

In fact, that Liberal tactic is artfully explained here. We are not alone, Conservative! But wishing “conservative” and “republican” mean (more…)

[UPDATE 21 July 2010: Randy Shelton has attempted to delete his digital records of these quotes. We have preserved them, and you can read about that and see the evidence here.]

“I realized that the best way to take ahold of the reins of this country is biting my upper lip and pulling that lever for Bill Flores. A RINO is better than the SATAN we have” – Randy Shelton, Hood County (TX) Republican Party Chair, 18 June 2010

Seems that what I’ve been writing about since December is known and agreed upon at the highest levels of the District 17 Republican Leadership. I’m not much for gloating, but I will tell you that I told you so.

Bill Flores has been acknowledged by a District 17 Republican Party Leader as a known (more…)

From Dead Poets Society:

Keating: Now we all have a great need for acceptance, but you must trust that your beliefs are unique, your own, even though others may think them odd or unpopular. Even though the herd may go “That’s bad.” Robert Frost said, “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood and I, I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference.” I want you to find your own walk right now, your own way of striding, pacing: any direction, anything you want. Whether it’s proud or silly. Anything. Gentlemen, the courtyard is yours. You don’t have to perform. Just make it for yourself. Mr. Dalton, will you be joining us?

Charles: Exercising the right not to walk.

Keating: Thank you, Mr. Dalton. You just illustrated the point. Swim against the stream.

Robin Williams’ Keating may not be tutoring a Founding Father, but his pupil exemplifies and he protects  that which is inherent in all of us and guaranteed by the Constitution.

Our right to vote.

American Herald Scott Kimble catches some grief for being the point man on the American Writes position that true conservatives won’t misrepresent themselves by voting against their conservative conscience and selecting RINO Bill Flores at the ballot. I’ve had to remove from public view some comments that attacked him personally instead of addressing the topic, a violation of the policies of this blog; and Scott has had some engaging conversation on his facebook page.

We contend that, without marked change or proof from Bill Flores himself that he really is Conservative and, more importantly, Constitutionally-loyal, then voting for him only places, if he wins, another RINO at the beck and call of the failed Republican Party. We assert this in many posts on this blog, with particular focus on Texas 17’s own Alphabet Kids.

It seems Scott and American Writes are not alone (more…)

Not quite a flash, since the evidence has been around for years and the media has chosen to ignore the salient point that makes it front and center, which appeared in print on June 4 from the folks at the Cleburne-Times Review.

To whit:

The Article, Edwards Questions Flores’ Credibility, by Matt Smith, included this gem in the form of the third paragraph from the end of the article:

Said [Flores Campaign Manager Matt] Mackowiak, “Chet Edwards actively campaigned for Barack Obama… Chet helped install Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House. This is the regime that he helped put in control of America. Therefore, he deserves credit for all of the bad ideas they are pushing.” (more…)

Don’t say Bye Bayh – Evan Bayh will run for President in 2012

In politics, nothing is certain; nothing is constant.

Which is why prognosticators like Dick Morris and Susan Etheridge still get air time: every now and then, they are right.

Maybe I’ll hit the big time with this. (more…)

Thanks to American Writes reader Laura V. for sending the following note to me:

*sigh*

Why do I have to do all the work here? Where’s the media…the responsible press? I’m not calling out names…yet, but they ALL know this:

William Flores voted in the Democrat Primary of 2008. (more…)