| Race | 2012 Candidate |  |
| Texas State Senate, District 2 | BOB HALL |  |
| Texas State Senate, District 8 | KEN PAXTON |  |
| Texas House of Rep., District 33 |   | |
| Texas House of Rep., District 66 | VAN TAYLOR |  |
| Texas House of Rep., District 67 | JEFF LEACH |  |
| Texas House of Rep., District 70 |   | |
| Texas House of Rep., District 121 | MATT BEEBE |  |
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What TeaApproved Means
The North Texas Tea Party- to support the 5 principles- has decided the only way to do so effectively is to work directly for the election of candidates for public office. To do this, we have come up with the term ‘TeaApproved’. We at NTTP seek to help candidates who not only verbally commit to the 5 principles but- more importantly- give indication through background, experience, actions, and voluntary associations, that they will apply them in office.
We also wish to determine the viability of the candidate for office. Does the individual have a plan and access to reasonable resources and in a race that- given that plan and resources- is possibly successful? There is no point of expending scarce resources on something with a very low chance of success.
This does not imply we are going to endorse candidates. The TeaApproval stamp is something different, more of a due-diligence process. Our objective is to publish for the public what we have learned about candidates, how we learned it and if those results indicate a strong likelihood that the candidate can win, and if elected, will be a staunch advocate of the Five Principles. The public is trusted to look critically at the results of our research, its objectivity and draw its own conclusions. It is quite possible multiple candidates can receive the rating; but that will like be an unusual event, most likely to occur in races with more than two candidates. It will also be unlikely that every race will be reviewed; the active members of NTTP are all volunteers and the process takes time. Emphasis will be placed on key down-ballot races at the state and county levels, the area where such information might assist the conservative voters within the area.
I would be willing to have a sign in my yard, but I live in Rowlett and can’t vote for any of the men and women listed above.
These are my data from my voter registration card:
Cong 03 Sen 02 Leg 113 JP 2 City R000 Sch GA00
Please let me know if anyone running for any office that I could vote for becomes approved by the TEA Party.
Thank you,
David McAlister
I would be willing to have a sign in my yard but I live in District 26. Please advice if there is anything I can do to help these candidates get elected.
We need strong candidates to run against Kay Bailey Hutchinson who is running for Governor. She is not my candidate of choice as she tends to vote more like a liberal on conservative issues and does not represent her constituents on lowering the levels of legal and illegal immigration. Rick Perry is not my choice either as his voting record is questionable regarding conservative values; however, if I have to choose I will vote Perry over Hutchinson any day.
Hey Kathryn,
I am a member of the Tea party and running for Congress here in the 26th. I am not yet party endorsed but hope to be soon.
Give my web a look and let me know what you think
Thanks
Don Tracey
Kathryn,
Let me encourage you to check out Debra Medina for the Governor’s race. I think you will like what you see.
http://www.MedinaForTexas.com
When you state that “active NTTP membership” researches the candidates, I would like to know who the folks are researching the candidates. Is it the total active NTTP members who have a voice in researching the candidates? Is a “Third Party” a possibility for the NTTP?
‘Active membership’ is, like in all grassroots organizations, pretty much self-selecting. Those that show up consistently, work on events, do the research, and otherwise do the nuts and bolts of keeping things moving forward. Anyone who has PREVIOUSLY registered with NTTP is welcome to join the effort (simply send an email. But they WILL be expected to put in the effort on ALL candidates.
The interesting thing occurred was on the decision on the second ‘TeaApproval’ in the 66th. A number of people involved were committed to the campaign of the first candidate but, after the interview, voted unanimously to TeaApprove the rival. Why? Because of the definition of what TeaApproved means; read the definition carefully and you’ll understand.
What IS likely is a a large number of people who claim to be conservative will NOT be TeaApproved. That’s because EVERYBODY is a conservative this year, so words mean a LOT less than associations. And associations ARE reviewed. There will be more said about this later.
Thank you for posting your ‘tea approved’ candidates!
I truly appreciate the list of 5 attributes that are being sought. I personally also seek someone who is independent and fair minded…not a follower. I also appreciate that 2 candidates in one election are approved. That makes it feel less like a party machine is behind the approvals…and that ‘approved’ is truly about the attributes.
At this point, I’m moer interested in first knowing which candidates are Native Texans. THen I can go from there. No one understands Texas like Native Texans..And a true Native Texan candidate knows what Texans expect from them. I’m sorry, but it’s true Texans and Texas culture are different than other people from other states. If you haven’t learned that yet,,,well,,,maybe it’s time for you to leave..
Rob George
Rob; I’ve been in Texas since 1972, which means longer than some our candidates have been, even if born here. Would I be disqualified because I wasn’t actually born here?
Mike, as you well know then,,Native Texans are very protective of our State. For me, knowing that not everyone was Blessed enough to be born here, I look at it this way and it’s the litmus test I use. Do you completely understand and have you developed the “Texas Attitude.” If the answer is yes, then in my books,,,Welcome my friend!!!!
Rob George
5th generation Texan
I live in Denton county and want to vote for teaparty approved candidates in my precient which is 226. Can you send me a list of approved candidates for my precient? I would be very grateful.
You may get a guide for senate and house positions at:
http://www.texaseagle.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=219&Itemid=218
I’m not familiar w/ denton county but I hope someone else has looked into this and can assist you.
Jack.
Hi, I am John Washburn, a candidate for Mayor of the city of Prosper, TX, election is scheduled for May 8th. How do I go about getting Tea Party approved?
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I am Chairman of the “Veterans for Sheets” Committee. Kenneth Sheets is a true conservative and Marine Officer running against a far-left radical couched in moderate clothing. What do we need to do to have Kenneth considered for TeaApproved Status?
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Alex Blue 214-418-7974
Thanks for your tea approved list.
I am willing to get involved and to have signs
in my yard on 17810 Hillcrest Road
David, Stefani Carter’s campaign is just down the road from you and could use walkers and callers. Hers is an absolute key race and is close; contact them at the link above.
One race not cited here is the one for the Collin County District Clerk’s office. With winner of the spring election indicted and scheduled for trial, it is important to bring in someone to restore the integrity of that office. I have entered my name as write-in candidate with my organizational/administrative background, combined with a well established conservative views. It is important to restore that office as a service to the public and not operate as a political fiefdom.
I live near Justin, TX (411th)and I would appreciate a list of tea party approved candidates for my area.
Would you please send me a list of tea approved candidates and bills for Collin County and national elections?
I plan to vote Republican but avoid TP candidates wherever possible. Thanks for the heads up.
I live in Parker County, and want to vote for Tea Party approved candidates. How/where can I find those recommendations for my local district? Thanks!
I need more directive for the November 2nd ballot. Many positions are between a Republican and Libertarian among others. Who among us has done the research?
I am curious if the Tea Party has endorsed Jerry Pittman, a democrat running for Dallas County Constable. His direct mail ad says he is tea party endorsed but I can’t find that endorsement.
Thanks.
NTTP has not endorsed him, nor has any group that we are familiar with (and VERY FEW Tea Party groups endorse and we know nearly all of the local ones). He needs to be called on it to name the specific group and get it confirmed. I personally expect it is an out and out lie, or based on some faux Tea Party group that was thrown together as a front for him.
Yes, they are; been fairly active. They would be more knowledgeable about the race than we and I leave it to their judgment.
We came within two votes of TeaApproving the Libertarian Ed Kless for State Senate ourselves (Sen. Shapiro wasn’t even close). The Tea Party is NOT an arm of the GOP (and if it ever becomes such, I will leave the Tea Parties); we will work to be the external conscience of it.
Thank you for the list of canidates to vote against.
VR: and we’ll see how that list has done Tuesday night, will we not? In the meantime, you can go back to learning how to spell ‘candidates’.
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I think it would be wise to have ONE page where ALL CANDIDATES FOR EACH DISTRICT OF NORTH TEXAS can submit their information(i.e. photos with descriptions of office running for; then linking their photos to individual pages of information and credentials, their personal beliefs and statements – and maybe have a link to a discussion page for people to ask them questions IF THE NORTH TEXAS TEA PARTY THINKS THEM CREDIBLE AS CANDIDATES.
and possible ‘votes’ by members of NTTP
We have someone working on a site that might have some of this functionality. But such a construct takes time and resources we are short of.
Let’s see…is there someone I can call to discuss what resources we may need? I know a volunteer who could be of service to create that page if you do not already have someone. I just feel like the only way we are going to stay united is if EVERY person involved has at least the CHANCE to have all resources available to them and that the information is provided fairly to all apart of the association. I believe we MUST spend time on such IMPORTANT matters and if we need to have meetings, then so be it. This unity is what people are about. And if we must have certain representatives of those groups then so be it, as well.
HAVING A LIST OF TEA PARTY APPROVED CANDIDATES IS A DANGEROUS UNDERTAKING.
ONE LIST MAY NOT AGREE WITH ANOTHER TEA PARTY LIST AND IT’S VERY EASY FOR ALL CANDIDATES TO SAY “OF COURSE, i AGREE WITH ALL FIVE OF THE TEA PARTY PRINCIPLES” BUT IT’S ANOTHER THING FOR THEM TO CHAMPION THOSE PRINCIPLES.
I WONDER, HOW MANY OF THE LIBERALS AND DEMOCRATS WOULD ALSO AGREE WITH THE FIVE PRINCIPLES IF THEY THOUGHT IT WOULD HELP THEM BE ELECTED?
TALK IS CHEAP. .
First, Gerell; turn off the caps only; yelling in type only looks juvenile. Secondly, very few other Tea Parties actually ‘endorse’ and we are the only ones locally to ‘TeaApprove’ We are a known entity with a significant following. Simply because we DON’T go just by the words that fall out of a candidate’s mouth. That actually counts LEAST in our analysis. If you actually READ the stuff above, you would know this.
YOUR RESPONSE IS AN INSULT TO ME. KISS OFF ABOUT THE CAPS. I WASN’T YELLING I WAS TYPING IN CAPS SO I COULD SEE WHAT I TYPED. I’M ALMOST BLIND.
ALSO, IT ONLY TAKES ONE OTHER TEA PARTY TO ENDORSE CANDIDATES DIFFERENTLY THAN YOU AND CAUSE UNNECESSARY CONFUSION. SUGGESTION, KEEP POLLING THE MEMBERS FOR WHO THEY SUPPORT AND SHOW THE RESULTS OF THE POLLS. HAVE YOU WONDERED WHY VERY FEW OTHER TEA PARTIES “ENDORSE” CANDIDATES?
WHAT COMES OUT OF A CANDIDATE’S MOUTH COUNTS LEAST BECAUSE THE BOTTOM LINE IS WHAT DO THEY DO, NOT WHAT DO THEY SAY.
LAST, I DID ACTUALLY READ THE “STUFF” ABOVE AND I DO KNOW MUCH MORE THAN YOU MAY THINK.
AT THIS POINT YOUR GROUP DOES NOT SOUND BETTER ORGANIZED THAN THE “OWS” GROUPS, AND THAT, MY FRIEND, YOU CAN CONSIDER AN INSULT TO YOU.
Gerell, we have been doing this for 3 years now and I personally have been doing grassroots politics for nearly 50 years. We have nearly a thousand people who think we’re a lot better organized than the OWS and count on our assessments. There are a handful that look at our list for who NOT to vote for.
The proof of the efficacy of our method is in the reaction of the candidates themselves; we have been begged by solid conservative officeholders to continue to do this- and we are clearly detested by certain members of the professional political class (who really want the ‘good-old-boy’ way of electing candidates to continue). Indeed, we fully expect some of those outfit to try to discount our efforts- kind of like you seem to be trying to do.
Our TeaApproval is ALWAYS clearly marked as ‘North Texas Tea Party’ and- to date none of the other established Tea Parties that DO endorse have EVER seriously disagreed with our picks. (In one case, one group endorsed one of three candidates, while we TeaAproved the same candidate, but one other as well.)
As for polls, you certainly haven’t been paying ANY attention to this site, for we’ve been polling on a monthly basis since August and I’m going to post November’s results this weekend.
You might try enlarging the fonts on your PC to a point you can used mixed case. It was the type of thing I myself have had to do for my late mother as macular degeneration took her sight.
A very magnanimous view of yourself, for sure.
“I’m sorry I offended you” would have been more than sufficient.
Please don’t respond to this note. Each note from you makes you and your NTTP look worse.
Sorry about your mother.
I generally don’t worry about ‘offending’ people who start out claiming we are involved in a ‘dangerous undertaking’ (by expressing our opinion??). Nor do I feel a need to for the commenting about the caps; it IS considered impolite across the internet and there ARE clearly technological solutions to avoid it. Sorry you have vision problems, though, as I helped my mother with hers for about 7 years.
Other groups do NOT endorse, simply because that is legally how they set themselves up to start (as a 501c). And many of those are rethinking that arrangement; we’ve been contacted by several working on switching over.
You advise us not to do what we are doing, but it is not advise we are going to be taking. Sorry.
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