Endorsements for David Dewhurst

Endorsements for Republican David Dewhurst in the 2012 Texas Republican primary for the U.S. Senate campaign. Our campaign is grateful for the support of these organizations, the voters they represent and great Texans across our state.

Former Governor Mike Huckabee
Michael Reagan
National Association of Realtors (RPAC)
Texas Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture Fund (AGFUND)
Texas Oil and Gas PAC
Texas Restaurant Association
Texas Medical Association TEXPAC.
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
Texas State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police
Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT)
Texas Municipal Police Association
Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC
Texas Right To Life PAC
Texans for Life* President Kyleen Wright
Heidi Group* founder Carol Everett
Texas Alliance for Life
David received support from three former presidents of the Texas Farm Bureau
BEEF-PAC
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association PAC
Texas Poultry Federation

* - Groups listed for identification purposes only

Former Texas State GOP Committeeman John Gordon Endorses David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate

May 8, 2012 - 10:00am – Team Dewhurst

The Dewhurst for Texas campaign today announced the endorsement of John Gordon of Round Rock, former Texas State GOP Committeeman.

The following statement may be attributed to Mr. Gordon:

Just this weekend, U.S. Senate Candidate Ted Cruz said that "the best thing to happen to the Republican Party was to get its teeth kicked in in 2008." We win by losing? That's nonsense, Ted. I don't think that President Obama's six-trillion dollar spending spree, Obamacare, nomination of liberal Supreme Court Justices, assault on religious freedoms and traditional family values, or his war on Texas jobs are the best things for anybody except Barack Obama.

That’s why I am supporting David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate, a lifelong businessman with a proven record of reducing spending, cutting taxes, and supporting good-old fashioned Texas values. He will fight in the US Senate to win for us, for our values.

RNC Texas National Committeeman Bill Crocker Endorses David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate

May 7, 2012 - 4:41pm – Team Dewhurst

The Dewhurst for Texas campaign today announced the endorsement of Bill Crocker, Texas National Committeeman for the Republican National Committee.

“All my life I have supported Republicans who were leaders and who were capable of effectively applying our conservative principles – from Precinct Chair to President,” said Bill Crocker. “I know an effective Republican leader when I see one, and David Dewhurst is exactly the kind of person we need in the US Senate, representing and defending traditional Texas values, restoring faith in the Constitution and free markets, and fighting against Obama’s big government agenda. He delivers results, not empty rhetoric. I hope you will join me in electing a man who is a veteran, a successful businessman and an effective Republican leader, David Dewhurst.”

Crocker joins Governor Rick Perry, Governor Mike Huckabee, leading conservative Michael Reagan, Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Right to Life PAC and pro-life champions Kyleen Wright and Carol Everett in supporting David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate.

Dewhurst For Texas Unveils Texas Law Enforcement Coalition

May 7, 2012 - 10:33am – Team Dewhurst

The Dewhurst for Texas campaign unveiled its Texas Law Enforcement Coalition, highlighting the endorsements of the most influential law enforcement associations in Texas, including the Texas chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), and the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA).

Dewhurst has made it his commitment to ensure the security and safety of all Texans, and has worked closely with the law enforcement community to strengthen criminal penalties for sexual predators of children, honor the fallen men and women of law enforcement, and develop legislation that allows law enforcement to do their jobs as effectively as possible.

“Dewhurst promised the law enforcement community that Texas would strengthen the law regarding the rape, abduction of children and he kept his word with the passage of ‘Jessica’s Law.' When the apologists for criminals tried to kill the bill, Dewhurst took the criticism, stood strong and made it happen. We’ve been able to count on him to keep his word no matter how difficult the political circumstances,” CLEAT Director of Public Affairs Charlie Wilkison stated.

David Dewhurst Signs AFP’s Defending the American Dream Pledge

April 10, 2012 - 9:58am – Team Dewhurst

Dewhurst for Texas announced today that David Dewhurst has signed the Defending the American Dream Pledge, sponsored by Americans for Prosperity-Texas. In signing the pledge, Dewhurst commits to supporting fiscal discipline and small and accountable government. Dewhurst also signed the Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Pledge, promising to support accountable lobbying practices and efforts to prohibit public funds from being used for lobbying or advocacy.

“I am proud to sign this pledge in support of principles I have believed in and fought for my entire life,” said David Dewhurst. “Limited government is essential to our freedom and in the United States Senate, I promise to work every day to lift the weight of government regulation and oversight and reduce spending, giving power back to the American people.”

During his time as Lieutenant Governor, David Dewhurst has balanced five consecutive budgets in Texas and, during the last session, reduced state spending by a record $14 billion. He has also signed the Cut, Cap and Balance pledge, promising to cut federal spending, cap it at a percentage of GDP and support a strong amendment to the Constitution requiring Congress to balance the federal budget.

IBAT Endorses David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate

March 29, 2012 - 10:05am – Team Dewhurst

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas has announced its endorsement of David Dewhurst for United States Senate. In accordance with IBAT policy, the CEOs of member banks were surveyed, and results indicated a resounding approval for his endorsement.

“Governor Dewhurst has done an exemplary job leading the Senate through some difficult economic times and tough issues. He is a common sense leader, a successful businessman and understands the important role community banking plays in the economic vitality of our state and nation,” said Steve Scurlock, Executive Vice President, IBAT.

“I am very proud to have received this endorsement from Texas small business owners,” said Dewhurst. “Banks have been among the hardest hit industries in recent years, facing not only the recession but also increased regulations from the Obama administration. I look forward to going to Washington and working with groups like IBAT to lift the weight of the federal government off the backs of businesses like those that IBAT represents.”

Texas Apartment Association endorses Dewhurst for Senate

March 28, 2012 - 9:43am – Team Dewhurst

The Texas Apartment Association (TAA) announced its endorsement of David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate today.

"Gov. Dewhurst has a long history of public service to Texas and has distinguished himself as a pro-growth economic champion," said George B. Allen, CAE, TAA’s Executive Vice President in the endorsement. "In these difficult economic times, we need leaders in Washington who will promote policies that will strengthen our economy and protect businesses from excessive government intrusion.”

TSPE Endorses David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate

March 27, 2012 - 9:52am – Team Dewhurst

The Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) announced its endorsement of David Dewhurst for United States Senator from Texas today.

In the endorsement, TSPE President Julia Harrod, P.E., said, "Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst has consistently supported policies that protect public life, safety, and welfare as well as policies that thoughtfully address critical infrastructure needs. We look forward to his continued leadership on these issues in the United States Senate."

"It is an honor to receive the support of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers," Dewhurst said of the endorsement. "This organization makes many contributions to Texans' public safety by helping to make sure our buildings, roads, bridges and more are well-constructed. I am eager to continue working with this group as the next U.S. Senator from Texas."

The Texas Society of Professional Engineers, one of the largest state societies in the United States, was founded in 1936 to serve the interests of the individual engineer in Texas across all branches of engineering. Composed of 25 local chapters and eight student chapters, TSPE is the only active, established organization devoting its entire effort to the professional, ethical, economic, social and political aspects of engineering in Texas.

Dewhurst for Texas Announces Endorsements from Six Former Dallas GOP Chairmen

March 12, 2012 - 10:59am – Team Dewhurst

The Dewhurst for Texas campaign is proud to announce the endorsements today of six former Dallas County Republican Party Chairmen for David Dewhurst’s U.S. Senate campaign. The group, which includes every former Dallas chairman since 1980, are the first from Dallas County to endorse a candidate for U.S. Senate. Each of the chairmen cited David Dewhurst's proven business experience and tested conservative leadership as reasons for their support. They agreed Dewhurst was the only candidate ready to go to Washington to stop President Obama’s job-killing agenda and improving the health of the U.S. economy.

The following chairmen endorsed Dewhurst for U.S. Senate:

Hon. Nate Crain
Hon. Bob Driegert
Hon. Kenn George
Hon. Tom James
Hon. Fred Meyer
Hon. Jonathan Neerman

Texas Association of Business BACPAC endorses Dewhurst for U.S. Senate

February 22, 2012 - 10:42am – Team Dewhurst

Today, the Business & Commerce Political Action Committee (BACPAC), the political arm of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), announced its endorsement of David Dewhurst for United States Senator from Texas. In the endorsement, TAB President and CEO Bill Hammond praised Dewhurst for his years of work promoting fiscal conservative values that have made Texas one of the best states in the country for businesses.

Manufacturers Endorse Dewhurst for U.S. Senate

February 21, 2012 - 10:33am – Team Dewhurst

The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) political action committee, the Manufacturers PAC of Texas (MPACT), today announced its endorsement of Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate. In the endorsement, Warren Mayberry, Chairman of MPACT, said Dewhurst is a "steadfast champion for the manufacturing community and is committed to sustainable job growth policies for all Texans."

"As a leader in Texas, Governor Dewhurst has been instrumental in keeping our state prospering, despite tough global economic challenges. We believe he will continue this commitment on a national level and proudly represent Texas in the U.S. Senate," Mayberry said.

"Governor Dewhurst understands the formula that has created an environment in Texas that consistently attracts investment and has grown more jobs than any other state," Mayberry continued. "We are proud to endorse Governor Dewhurst for U.S. Senate and feel confident he'll bring the principles that have made Texas a leader to the national stage."

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