The ballot draws are over. Let the debates begin!

What incredibly busy week we have have.  My wife Cheryl, myself or key campaign workers were on hand for all but 2 of the counties ballot draws during last week.  Luck was on our side and we were able to draw the #1 ballot position in 6 out of the 16 counties. This includes the largest county in the district, Grayson County which is  normally 35-40% of the total vote.  We met a lot of great people and were even treated to a walk through downtown business by three mayors. 

My campaign director Rick Neudorff had to be dilligent to get three county chairs to legally complete their ballot drawings.  Thank goodness I have an election law expert in charge of the campaign.  As a matter of fact 3 county chairs asked him to be an advisor and help them conduct their primary.  Of course Rick was glad to accept as our campaign is working to strengthen the GOP.  This is what sets us apart from the other campaigns int his race.  With that being said we had two significant events occur in the district.

#1 - A former leader of the GOP in Bowie County has filed a lawsuit against the current County Chairman.  You see she still thinks she runs the part as a Democrat party switcher RINO.  However, the current county chair has done everything legally and by the book.  This is a classic true Republican vs RINO struggle.  Actually, much like our campaign.

#2 - Due to the fact they have no GOP county chairman Morris County will not have a primary on March 4th.  I am disappointed that these voters will not be able to cast their ballots in the primary.

Debates get underway on Monday in Greenville and later in the week in Rains County.  I always enjoy visiting with voters about the issues.  It will be interesting to see if the incumbent appears at these debates as we have not seen him at a single GOP function so far in the campaign.

Look for our campaign signs to start appearing this week.  We will have almost 1,000 large signs around the district along roadways, in yards and on fences.  I am so humbled to have this level of support as we travel around visiting with people.

As always we are working hard to get contributions to help us with expenses and I am glad that we are getting some great contributions to help us deliver our message of CHANGE on the 4th District.  The voters in the district will be getting something special from me in the mail next week.  Please take some time and read over it as it gives you more specifics on my stances for important issues.

Our weekly poll of 1,000 GOP voting households shows this is still clearly a race between me and the incumbent.  He is just under 50% and our support level is still right at 30%.  The remaining  candidates are dividing up the remaining 21%.  I feel good about our position and our ground troops have hit the streets.  We are walking every night and all weekend.  My campaign director Rick Neudorff executed unmatched precint walking while chairman of the GOP in Collin County and he is using the same model for our campaign.  I hope to meet you if I know on your door during the next few weeks.

 My wife Cheryl and I hope you have a wonderful week.