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sadbear

(4,340 posts)
5. If all of Texas were able to watch Sadler debate Cruz
Tue Jul 31, 2012, 11:01 PM
Jul 2012

Sadler would win. But alas, I would bet that Cruz won't come anywhere near a debate with Sadler. Sigh. Fucking coward.

spanone

(135,795 posts)
3. teabastards in the senate....this country has lost it....
Tue Jul 31, 2012, 10:49 PM
Jul 2012

he'll make kay bailey hutchinson look like a bleeding liberal

 

demwing

(16,916 posts)
7. I think Sadler's got a chance
Tue Jul 31, 2012, 11:08 PM
Jul 2012

Texas likes him...

The Houston Chronicle , “Sadler, 57, a father of five who served in the Texas House from 1991 to 2003, is an East Texas Democrat from the classic mold – a populist with common sense and a keen understanding of budgets, as well as a knack for honest deal-making, looking out for the interests of working Texans and understanding the importance of keeping government spending in line with revenues.”

The Dallas Morning News, “Texas Democrats have a proven legislator in former state Rep. Paul Sadler, who clearly deserves his party’s nomination in the race to replace retiring GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.”

The San Antonio Express-News, “Sadler is up to speed on a broad range of domestic and foreign policy subjects. He is the only Democrat who will be able to go toe to toe in a contest with a well-funded Republican opponent.”

The Austin American Statesman, “Paul Sadler is the clear choice. His legislative skill and talent can’t be denied.”

The Austin Chronicle, “In the Texas House (1991-2003), Sadler was a champion of education and health care, and a budget maven. He’s also the only Democrat on the ballot with even a remote chance to take on the Republican nominee.”

http://sadlerforsenate.com/

sadbear

(4,340 posts)
8. He'll be as competitive as a Democrat can be in Texas.
Tue Jul 31, 2012, 11:17 PM
Jul 2012

And perhaps his showing will mark the beginning of the end of republicans' state-wide dominance of Texas. In 2014, with Democrats confident that they can win, and with the new state party chairman, we'll put forth another strong candidate to take on that dipshit John Cornyn.

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