Gov. Greg Abbott is going to be hard to beat in Texas. For those of you who don't know, in the last Midterm Election that was held back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Governor Abbott beat the Democratic nominee (Lupe Valdez) well over a million votes. As a refresher, Gov. Abbott received, 4,656,196 votes, for 55.81% of the vote. His Democratic challenger, Lupe Valdez only received 3,546,615 votes, for 42.51% of the votes. And a Libertarian by the name of Mark Jay Tippetts who also ran for governor back in 2018, only managed to receive 140,632 votes, for 1.69% of the vote. So, I don't think that Gov. Greg Abbott is too concerned about Rev. Michael Cooper recently announcing that he's going to seek the Democratic nomination in the race for Governor on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Why, well, conventional wisdom says that Rev. Michael Cooper is going to be one of many viable candidates who will be seeking the Democratic nomination in the race for Governor of Texas.
Michael Cooper Has Announced His Bid for Governor of Texas in the Tuesday, March 1, 2022, Democratic Party Primary
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As we’ve learned over the course of the last few election cycles – anything can happen in the world of politics. Now, even after saying that – I don’t believe in luck! Nor do I believe in coincidences. However, I do believe that God is the controller of outcomes. And, that being said, I believe also believe that He allows things to happen, that we don’t understand sometime. But even in this, each of us has a role to play in the unfolding of God’s plan for our life. So, I’m not here to determine whether Rev. Michael Cooper has a snow-ball’s chance in hell of winning the Tuesday, March 1, 2022, Democratic Party Primary in the race for Governor of Texas. Nope, I’m not saying that at all. However, I am saying that nobody can win a race that they don’t have the courage to enter.
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In his last bid for public office back on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Democratic Party Primary race for United States Senate, Michael Cooper only managed to finish in eighth place in a field of twelve candidates. As a refresher, Mary "MJ" Hegar received 417,160 votes, Royce West received 274,074 votes, Christina Tzintzun Ramirez received 246,659 votes, Annie "Mama" Garcia received 191,900 votes, Amanda Edwards received 189,624 votes, Chris Bell received 159,751 votes, Sema Hernandez received 137,892 votes, Michael Cooper received 92,463 votes, Victor Hugo Harris received 59,710 votes, Adrian Ocegueda received 41,566 votes, Jack Daniel Foster Jr received 31,718 votes, and D.R. Hunter finished last with 26,902 votes. In the end, Mary "MJ" Hegar won the runoff election over Royce West, but ended up getting demolished by United States Senator John Cornyn in the Tuesday, November 3, 2020, general election.
THROWS HIS HAT IN THE RING
For those of you who don’t Rev. Michael Cooper, he unsuccessfully ran for the United States Senate back in the Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Democratic Party Primary. In that race, Rev. Cooper only managed to finish eight in a field of twelve Democratic hopefuls. And back on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in the last Midterm Election he ran for Lieutenant Governor and lost that bid as well. However, he’s now, put those losses behind him, and has thrown his hat back into the ring hoping to earn the Democratic nomination in the race for Governor of Texas on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. “I want to make sure our teachers come first because our children come first,” said the former president of the Beaumont Chapter of the NAACP in a recently published news article.
A LITTLE ABOUT COOPER
According to a press release we received from Shauntay Clark – who can be reached directly at (409)207-1470, Michael Cooper is a Southeast Texas community leader and pastor. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Lamar University. While at Lamar, he majored in business. And he minored in Social Studies. To his credit, he received his master’s degree in Psychology from Grand Canyon University. The press release went on to describe Rev. Cooper as a man who cares deeply about his community, and enjoyed a 30-year career as an Automotive Executive Manager, who currently serves as the president of the Beaumont, Texas branch of the NAACP. And for those of you who don’t know, the letters NAACP stand for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Founded way back in 1909, the NAACP is the oldest and largest civil right organization in America.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018 MIDTERM
Back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Midterm Election, Gov. Greg Abbott (Republican) was running for re-election against Lupe Valdez (Democrat) and Mark Jay Tippetts (Libertarian) on the ballot in Harris County. So, for the record, Gov. Abbott went on to win his bid for re-election as Governor of Texas. However, as far as Harris County was concerned, he got his butt kicked. In case you don’t know, Lupe Valdez (Democrat), didn’t really even have any money – comparatively speaking. But in case you don’t know, in Harris County, Lupe Valdez got the better of Gov. Abbott by receiving 628,804 votes, for 52.11% of the vote. As for Gov. Abbott, he only received 559,819, votes for 46.39% of the vote. And as for Mark Jay Tippetts, he only received 18,094 votes, for 1.50% of the vote in Harris County, Texas back in the 2018 Midterm Election cycle. As a side note, Gov. Gregg Abbott beat his Democratic challenger Lupe Valdez in the “ABSENTEE BALLOT” category by receiving 49,293 absentee ballots to Lupe Valdez’s 46,600 absentee ballots back in the 2018 Midterms.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 MIDTERM
Back on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, the turnout numbers were low in the Midterm Election as far as Harris County, Texas was concerned. However, this was a very good year for the Harris County Republican Party as their countywide candidates won local races up and down the ballot. Now, in case you don’t remember, Gov. Greg Abbott (Republican) was running for re-election against Wendy R. Davis (Democrat), Kathie Glass (Libertarian), Brandon Parmer (Green Party), and Sarah M. Pavitt (Write-in Candidate) back during the 2014 Midterms. In the end, Gov. Greg Abbott soundly defeated Wendy R. Davis statewide to win his bid for re-election. However, the race here in Harris County was a little closer with Gov. Abbott receiving 349,639 votes, for 51.41% of the vote, and Wendy R. Davis receiving 320,160 votes, for 47.08% of the vote. And for those of you who are wondering, Gov. Abbott also beat Wendy R. Davis, the Democrat in the “ABSENTEE BALLOT” category in Harris County, Texas back in the 2014 Midterm Election. In case you’re wondering, Gov. Abbott received 35,647 absentee ballots, and his Democratic challenger Wendy R. Davis received 34,690 absentee ballots in Harris County, Texas back in the 2014 Midterms.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010 MIDTERM
Back on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, Bill White (Democrat) got the better of Gov. Rick Perry (Republican) whereas Harris County, Texas was concerned. However, Gov. Perry soundly defeated White in rural areas of Texas and went on to win his bid for re-election. For those of you who are wondering, Bill White received 395,952 votes for 50.23% of the vote in Harris County, Texas. Comparatively speaking, Gov. Rick Perry received 379,516 votes, for 48.15% of the vote. And get this, Gov. Rick Perry, soundly defeated White in the “ABSENTEE BALLOT” category in Harris County, Texas as well. For the record, back in the 2010 Midterm Election, Gov. Perry received 31,101 absentee ballots in Harris County. And just for the record, Gov. Perry’s Democratic challenger Bill White, the former mayor of Houston, Texas only received 22,875 absentee ballots in Harris County, Texas back in the 2010 Midterms.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006 MIDTERM
Back on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, in the Midterm Election, Gov. Rick Perry (Republican) was running for re-election against five challengers, and he defeated each and every one of them as he cruised to victory. However, former Congressman Chris Bell (Democrat) put up a pretty good fight on his home turf, here in Harris County, Texas. So, in case you don’t remember, Gov. Rick Perry received 215,150 votes, for 36.51% of the vote in Harris County back in the 2016 Midterms. Comparatively speaking, Chris Bell received 203,102 votes, for 34.46% of the vote. And when it came down the “ABSENTEE BALLOT” category, Gov. Rick Perry beat his Democratic challenger Chris Bell, a former U.S. Congressman, in that category as well. For the record, Gov. Rick Perry received 10,872 absentee ballots in Harris County back in the 2006 Midterms, and Chris Bell received 6,776 absentee ballots in his losing bid.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002 MIDTERM
Back on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, in the Midterm Election, Rick Perry (Republican), was on the ballot seeking to become the 47th Governor of the State of Texas – and he didn’t disappoint. In case you don’t remember, back in the 2002 Midterm Election cycle, Rick Perry faced off against Tony Sanchez (Democrat), Jeff Daiell (Libertarian), Rahul Mahajan (Green Party), and two write-in candidates. However, in the end, Rick Perry dominated his five opponents in every measurable category. In fact, he beat his Democratic rival Tony Sanchez by 75,238 votes right here in Harris County. In case you don’t remember, Rick Perry received 355,293 votes, for 54.82% of the vote. Comparatively speaking, Tony Sanchez only received 280,077 votes, for 43.22% of the vote. And in the “ABSENTEE BALLOT” category, Rick Perry received 23,771 absentee ballot votes in Harris County. And how many “ABSENTEE BALLOT” votes did Tony Sanchez receive in Harris County back in the 2002 Midterms? Well, he only received 12,129 absentee ballot votes in Harris County, Texas back in the 2002 Midterms.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1998 MIDTERM
Back on Tuesday, November 6, 1998, in the Midterm Election, George W. Bush (Republican) was running for re-election against Garry Mauro (Democrat) and Lester R. “Les” Turlington, Jr. (Libertarian) on the ballot in Harris County, Texas. So, for the record, George W. Bush went on to win his bid for re-election as Governor of Texas. And as far as Harris County was concerned, he won our county as well. Now, for those of you who don’t know, the official results for Harris County, Texas, were as follows: George W. Bush (Republican) received 350,274 votes, for 65.31% of the vote in Harris County. Garry Mauro (Democrat) received 183,035 votes, for 34.13% of the vote in Harris County. And Lester R. “Les” Turlington, Jr. (LIBERTARIAN), received 3,005 votes for 0.56% of the vote in Harris County, Texas back in the Tuesday, November 6, 1998, Midterm Election.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1994 MIDTERM
Back on Tuesday, November 8, 1994, in the Midterm Election, Ann W. Richards (Democrat) was trying to win her bid for re-election as Governor of Texas. She was being challenged by George W. Bush (Republican) and Keary Ehlers (LIBERTARIAN) on the ballot in Harris County, Texas. So, for the record, George W. Bush (Republican) went on to unseat Governor Ann Richards. And as far as Harris County was concerned, he won our county as well. Now, for those of you who don’t know, the official results for Harris County, Texas, were as follows: George W. Bush (Republican) received 348,507 votes, for 54.29% of the vote in Harris County. Gov. Ann Richards (Democrat) received 290,118 votes, for 45.19% of the vote in Harris County. And Keary Ehlers (LIBERTARIAN) received 3,337 votes for 0.52% of the vote in Harris County, Texas back in the Tuesday, November 8, 1994, Midterm Election. Also, for your information, no Democrat has won a statewide election in Texas, since George W. Bush defeated Gov. Ann W. Richards way back in the Tuesday, November 8, 1994, Midterm Election.
"On Saturday, May 1, 2021, a general election will take place in some areas of Texas. There’s also a uniformed general election scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in some areas of Texas. But the most anticipated date on the 2021 calendar is Monday, December 13, 2021 – the date when Democratic and Republican candidates who are looking to land a spot on their respective party’s primary ballot must sign up. In case you don’t know, “SUPER TUESDAY” is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2022. And the “2022 MIDTERM ELECTION” is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022. That being said, let’s make it our business to elect the “BEST QUALIFIED” candidates who value our vote in the 2022 Midterms."
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PROUD AMERICANS CELEBRATING FREEDOM TOGETHER SERIES
Americans from all walks of life and political affiliations will be afforded the opportunity to openly share their thoughts on “WHAT FREEDOM MEANS TO THEM” with Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connection Newspaper© as part of our mission to give our readers “UNFILTERED ACCESS” into the minds of powerful “OPEN-MINDED” elected officials, community stakeholders, and faith leaders as our way of embracing and exercising our God-given and inspired “CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS” related to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and our ability to “PEACEABLY ASSEMBLE” and petition our Government for a redress of our grievances. So, to this end I would like to publicly thank Dr. Steven F Hotze, M.D., one of the “TITLE SPONSORS” of “PART ONE” our "Proud Americans Celebrating Freedom Together" series for his financial support, and for finding value in our mission to protect our “CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS” related to freedom of speech and freedom of the press. I would also like to thank Dr. Hotze for assisting us in our quest to educate, and empower our readership to make informed decisions at the ballot box in the 2022 Midterms.
