AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "If you ask me, Democrats must run up a huge vote tally in Harris County, Texas to have any shot at turning Texas blue in 2022. Now, in case you don't know, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo filed to run for re-election in the upcoming 2022 Midterm Election, on Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Harris County Democratic Headquarters. Now, depending on who you ask, some folks are happy about her decision, and others are not so happy."
For those of you who don't know, Texas has been a red state for a very long time. In fact, no Democrat has won a statewide office in the Lone Star state since the 1994 Gubernatorial Election. And according to the Texas Republican Party's website, "Without a doubt, Texas is the strongest Republican state in the nation. The people of Texas have entrusted Republicans with the stewardship of every statewide elected office and majorities in the state senate, statehouse, and on the state board of education. Republicans now have majorities in 107 Texas counties that contain nearly two-thirds of the state’s population. And Texas’ own George W. Bush was the 43rd President of the United States."
EARLY SUPPORT
According to the "OVERVIEW AND HISTORY" of the Texas Republican Party, "African Americans were one group of Texans that would consistently support the Republican Party in Texas in those early years. In fact, throughout Reconstruction, African Americans comprised about 90% of GOP membership, and 44 African Americans served in the Texas legislature as Republicans.
It was through the hard work of a number of dedicated African American men and women that the earliest foundations of the Republican Party of Texas were laid. The first-ever state Republican convention that met in Houston on July 4, 1867, was predominantly African American in composition, with about 150 African American Texans attending, and 20 Anglos.
The second State GOP Chairman, Norris Wright Cuney, an African-American from Galveston who led the Republican Party from 1883 to 1897, is said by State historians to have held “the most important political position given to a black man of the South in the nineteenth century.”
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Bill King, the SAM state chair said, “We are very excited that so many consequential Texans are stepping forward to accept leadership roles in the SAM Party. It is clear that those who want civility, pragmatic problem solving, transparency, fair elections, and honest fact-finding are a majority in Texas. We simply must come together to ensure that our voices are heard over the din of political extremism that dominates today.”
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Chris Bell – “I have always considered myself a uniter, not a divider, and the sad truth is that neither Democrats nor Republicans are looking to agree on much of anything these days. The only way politics will change nationally and here in Texas is with a strong centrist third party and that’s what SAM represents."
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Newly Formed SAM Political Party Could Change the Way the Political Game is Played in Counties Like Harris County, Texas
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
On Friday, December 3, 2021, the Houston Chronicle published an article titled, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo files for re-election bid, online. However, this particular article was little more than one of those feel-good articles, in my opinion. Why? Well, first off, the article claimed that Randy Kubosh, a Houston City Council Member was running for Harris County Judge on the Republican side -- which was false. Why? Well, the sitting Houston City Councilman, is Michael Kubosh -- not Randy Kubosh. And for those of you who don't know, Randy Kubosh, the brother of Councilman Michael Kubosh, and several other Republicans have already signed up to run for Harris County Judge in the upcoming "SUPER TUESDAY" Harris County Republican Party Primary, to earn the right to face off against Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. As of today, Tuesday, November 7, 2021, Vidal Martinez, Martina Lemond Dixon, Alexandra del Moral Mealer, Warren A. Howell, Randy Kubosh, Oscar Gonzales, and Robert Dorris, are the conservatives who are vying for the Republican nomination. However, you would think that someone would challenge Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo from the Democratic side. Why? Well, back in the 2018 Midterm Election, Lina Hidalgo received the fewest votes of any Democrat who was running countywide.
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AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "What nobody is really talking about whereas Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is concerned, is the fact that Lina Hidalgo was actually the weakest Democratic candidate running countywide back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Midterm Election. How do I know? Well, I know this because Lina didn't even receive 50% of the vote when she ran the first time. In fact, she only received 595,221 votes, for 49.78% of the vote."
AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "So, Lina Hidalgo got really lucky when she ran against Harris County Judge Ed Emmett back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Midterm Election. How did she get lucky? Well, do you see those 595,221 votes that I have circled above in red? Well, only 79,409, of those voters actually voted specifically for Lina Hidalgo. That being said, 515,812, of the votes that Lina Hidalgo received were cast for her by "STRAIGHT TICKET VOTING" back in 2018. And if you look closely at her early voting totals, you can see that she only beat Harris County Judge Ed Emmett by a few thousand votes. Now, truth be told, it wasn't Lina Hidalgo who unseated Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, it was the Libertarian (Eric Gatlin), who helped Lina Hidalgo win! How can I say this? Well, Libertarian voters tend to vote Republican, when they don't have a Libertarian candidate to cast their vote for."
AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "I love and admire Jacquie Baly, and Judge Ed Emmett. Now, it saddens me to report that neither appear to be running for office in the upcoming 2022 Midterm Election. Even still, for what it's worth, if either of them did run, I believe they could beat almost anyone they chose to run against. Now, do you see the 575,944 votes that I have circled above in red? Well, that was the most votes received by any Republican candidate running countywide in Harris County, Texas, back during the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Midterm Election. And truth be told, Lina Hidalgo only beat former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett by 19,277 votes, after receiving a 105,158, Straight-Ticket vote advantage."
Democrats Must win Harris County, Texas to Have Any Chance At Turning Texas Blue in 2022
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
EARLY SUPPORT
According to the "OVERVIEW AND HISTORY" of the Texas Republican Party, "African Americans were one group of Texans that would consistently support the Republican Party in Texas in those early years. In fact, throughout Reconstruction, African Americans comprised about 90% of GOP membership, and 44 African Americans served in the Texas legislature as Republicans.
It was through the hard work of a number of dedicated African American men and women that the earliest foundations of the Republican Party of Texas were laid. The first-ever state Republican convention that met in Houston on July 4, 1867, was predominantly African American in composition, with about 150 African American Texans attending, and 20 Anglos.
The second State GOP Chairman, Norris Wright Cuney, an African-American from Galveston who led the Republican Party from 1883 to 1897, is said by State historians to have held “the most important political position given to a black man of the South in the nineteenth century.”
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AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "In case you don't know, back during the 2018 Midterm Election Election, former Congressman Beto O'Rourke received a lot of votes in Harris County, Texas. As you can see he received 700,200 votes, for 57.98% of the vote, in Harris County, Texas. However, while he racked up a lot of votes in Harris County, Texas, he still came up short in his quest to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, by a small margin."
AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "According to Beto O'Rourke he's running for Governor of Texas to serve ALL the people of Texas. He's pictured with none other than, Ms. Opal Lee, in Fort Worth Texas in the photo above. However, to win Texas, Beto O'Rourke have to come up with an answer for the newly created SAM Party of Texas. Who am I talking about? Well, in case you don't know, Democrats and Republicans are going to have to switch up their game a little in the upcoming 2022 Midterm Elections. Why? Well, SAM stands for, the "SAVE AMERICA MOVEMENT" and they could play the role of spoiler in the upcoming 2022 Midterm Election cycle. Just so you know, according to their website, The SAM Party of Texas is a diverse coalition of voters dedicated to electing candidates to solve problems facing Texans by refusing to participate in the irreconcilable political polarization between the two major parties that is destroying our democracy."
AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "I've been hearing people talk about starting another political party in Texas for many years now. However, nothing ever became of all of their chatter. So, I am going to take a wait-and-see approach to this "SAVE AMERICA MOVEMENT" party, until further notice. Anyways, you call Bill King, State Chair for SAM at (713)254-8989, if you need more information about this newly formed political party in Texas."
The SAM Party Announces Additions to State Leadership Team
AUSTIN, TX – Since filing as a political party in June, the SAM Party of Texas has been building out its leadership team. The members are former Democrats, Republicans, and Independents who are committed to disrupting the current duopoly that is leading to political extremism and self-serving politics. SAM is proud to have these dedicated Texans leading its efforts.
Chris Harte – State Vice-Chair – Chris is the former publisher and chairman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the former chair of Harte-Hanks. He is a member of the national board of directors of SAM and a founder of the party. He has an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin
Chris Bell – State Vice-Chair for Outreach – Chris is a former U.S. Member of Congress, Member of the Houston City Council, and the 2006 Democratic nominee for Governor.
David Flores - Executive Director of Latino Outreach –David is a commercial real estate investor and developer. He is a proud Aggie and Houston Cougar traces his Texas roots back to 1755, has run finance for several political campaigns, and is a former U.S. Army Officer.
Paula Arnold – Harris County Chair – Paula is a former member and president of the Houston Independent School Board and the former Communications Director of the Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Reed Williams – Bexar County Chair – Reed is a former member of the San Antonio City Council and a retired energy executive. Reed formerly chaired the City of San Antonio’s Committee on Energy Preparedness and currently chairs the Rate Advisory Committee for CPS Energy.
Jeremy Brown – Dallas County Chair – Jeremy is the managing member of a business litigation law firm based in the Dallas area. He is a proud Longhorn and graduated with Honors from The George Washington University Law School.
John Keller – Tarrant County Chair – John is retired from his role as the global electrical energy manager and buyer for a Fortune 100 company.
Mark Miller – Hayes County Chair – Mark is a retired petroleum engineer and University of Texas faculty member and was the Libertarian nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner in 2014 and 2016.
Jeff Harper – Bastrop County Chair – Jeff is a real estate agent, serves on the board of the League of Independent Voters of Texas, and was active in the Reform Party during the 90s.
Deborah Albers – Williamson County Chair – Deborah is a vice president of a non-profit organization that helps companies develop sustainable supply chains.
In addition to these individuals, SAM has appointed approximately two dozen other country chairs and house district chairs.
Bill King, the SAM state chair said, “We are very excited that so many consequential Texans are stepping forward to accept leadership roles in the SAM Party. It is clear that those who want civility, pragmatic problem solving, transparency, fair elections, and honest fact-finding are a majority in Texas. We simply must come together to ensure that our voices are heard over the din of political extremism that dominates today.”
Statement from Chris Bell – “I have always considered myself a uniter, not a divider, and the sad truth is that neither Democrats nor Republicans are looking to agree on much of anything these days. The only way politics will change nationally and here in Texas is with a strong centrist third party and that’s what SAM represents."
Statement from David Flores – “The Hispanic/Latino community for too long has been either taken for granted or marginalized. The SAM Party seeks to change that and put people before politics. It is a return to a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Now more than ever, Hispanics are asking what can we do for our country? The SAM Party embodies this ethic and makes it a new party for a new majority.”
Statement from Paula Arnold - "The two-party system is clearly broken both nationally and especially in Texas as was so vividly demonstrated by the recent Legislative session which passed multiple bills which were opposed by a large majority of Texans. The blatant gerrymandering of the legislative districts has led to the election of partisans that do not reflect the view of ordinary Texans. I believe the only hope to break this cycle is a third party which will provide some balance that will lead to common-sense public policy."
AUSTIN, TX – Since filing as a political party in June, the SAM Party of Texas has been building out its leadership team. The members are former Democrats, Republicans, and Independents who are committed to disrupting the current duopoly that is leading to political extremism and self-serving politics. SAM is proud to have these dedicated Texans leading its efforts.
Chris Harte – State Vice-Chair – Chris is the former publisher and chairman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the former chair of Harte-Hanks. He is a member of the national board of directors of SAM and a founder of the party. He has an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin
Chris Bell – State Vice-Chair for Outreach – Chris is a former U.S. Member of Congress, Member of the Houston City Council, and the 2006 Democratic nominee for Governor.
David Flores - Executive Director of Latino Outreach –David is a commercial real estate investor and developer. He is a proud Aggie and Houston Cougar traces his Texas roots back to 1755, has run finance for several political campaigns, and is a former U.S. Army Officer.
Paula Arnold – Harris County Chair – Paula is a former member and president of the Houston Independent School Board and the former Communications Director of the Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Reed Williams – Bexar County Chair – Reed is a former member of the San Antonio City Council and a retired energy executive. Reed formerly chaired the City of San Antonio’s Committee on Energy Preparedness and currently chairs the Rate Advisory Committee for CPS Energy.
Jeremy Brown – Dallas County Chair – Jeremy is the managing member of a business litigation law firm based in the Dallas area. He is a proud Longhorn and graduated with Honors from The George Washington University Law School.
John Keller – Tarrant County Chair – John is retired from his role as the global electrical energy manager and buyer for a Fortune 100 company.
Mark Miller – Hayes County Chair – Mark is a retired petroleum engineer and University of Texas faculty member and was the Libertarian nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner in 2014 and 2016.
Jeff Harper – Bastrop County Chair – Jeff is a real estate agent, serves on the board of the League of Independent Voters of Texas, and was active in the Reform Party during the 90s.
Deborah Albers – Williamson County Chair – Deborah is a vice president of a non-profit organization that helps companies develop sustainable supply chains.
In addition to these individuals, SAM has appointed approximately two dozen other country chairs and house district chairs.
Bill King, the SAM state chair said, “We are very excited that so many consequential Texans are stepping forward to accept leadership roles in the SAM Party. It is clear that those who want civility, pragmatic problem solving, transparency, fair elections, and honest fact-finding are a majority in Texas. We simply must come together to ensure that our voices are heard over the din of political extremism that dominates today.”
Statement from Chris Bell – “I have always considered myself a uniter, not a divider, and the sad truth is that neither Democrats nor Republicans are looking to agree on much of anything these days. The only way politics will change nationally and here in Texas is with a strong centrist third party and that’s what SAM represents."
Statement from David Flores – “The Hispanic/Latino community for too long has been either taken for granted or marginalized. The SAM Party seeks to change that and put people before politics. It is a return to a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Now more than ever, Hispanics are asking what can we do for our country? The SAM Party embodies this ethic and makes it a new party for a new majority.”
Statement from Paula Arnold - "The two-party system is clearly broken both nationally and especially in Texas as was so vividly demonstrated by the recent Legislative session which passed multiple bills which were opposed by a large majority of Texans. The blatant gerrymandering of the legislative districts has led to the election of partisans that do not reflect the view of ordinary Texans. I believe the only hope to break this cycle is a third party which will provide some balance that will lead to common-sense public policy."
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About SAM: The SAM Party of Texas is a diverse coalition of voters dedicated to electing candidates to solve problems facing Texans by refusing to participate in the irreconcilable political polarization between the two major parties that is destroying our democracy. A large and vibrant state such as Texas requires independent-minded public servants – not politicians – who will stand for pragmatic common-sense solutions over rigid ideology. We welcome all, regardless of their views on particular issues, who are committed to governance based on civil discourse, transparency, accountability, honest fact-finding, and fair, competitive elections. www.joinsam.org.
AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Do you see the look on that young lady's face? Well, I've got the same look on mine right about now. Why? Well, let me just say that, it's going to be very interesting to see whether Bill King will be able to get African Americans, like the ones you see pictured above to join his "SAVE AMERICA MOVEMENT" in the coming months. Now, if you're interested, you call Bill King, State Chair for SAM at (713)254-8989, if you need more information about this newly formed political party in Texas."
AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Now is the time when our love for America must prevail. It is incumbent upon us to elect "PUBLIC SERVANTS" who understand that they work for the people. We need "ELECTED OFFICIALS" in office who love "OUR CONSTITUTION" and the ideals that our nation was founded upon by our forefathers. We must endeavor to "PUT PEOPLE OVER POLITICS" and do what's best for America during this crucial moment during the history of our great nation."
We Must Make it Our Business to Nominate the Right Democratic and Republican Candidates in the Upcoming 2022 Primary Elections
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
Make no mistake about it, who the people of Harris County, Texas choose to give another term to in 2022 must be about substance, job performance, judicial temperament, competence, and whether or not our members of the judiciary are following the law with their rulings. And that being said, in 2022, it is incumbent upon the voters of Harris County to evaluate the job performance of each and every sitting "ELECTED OFFICIAL" on a case-by-case basis and not as a group based on their political party affiliation, ethnicity, or gender.
ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE IN THE UPCOMING 2022 MIDTERM ELECTIONS IN TEXAS?
If you are a candidate planning to run for office in 2022, you have to select the right candidate to run against. And the second most important thing to understand is that you have to select your race early, to avoid ending up in a crowded field of candidates on "SUPER TUESDAY" in Harris County, Texas. So, if you need assistance trying to determine which race to enter, please call (281)788-3033, and I will do my very best to answer any questions you may have.
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