Medina refuses support of GOP ticket, suggests third-party activitySubmitted by Pratt on Texas on Thu, 01/21/2010 - 10:52pm.
LUBBOCK – Candidate for the Republican nomination for Texas governor Debra Medina, in a Thursday appearance on radio show Pratt on Texas, refused to commit to support the Republican nominee for Texas governor if she is not the Party’s nominee. Medina hinted at there being other candidates on the November ballot she might support. Pratt on Texas host Robert Pratt asked Ms. Medina, the former Wharton County chairwoman, "If you run through this election and are not the nominee of the Republican Party, will you wholeheartedly endorse and support the Party’s nominee or is there some threat of some type of outside movement there?" "I think it’s premature to be talking about that," replied Medina. "So in other words, even though we do know that the nominee will be one of three people, Rick Perry, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, or yourself, you’re not willing to go on the record saying that if you’re not the nominee you would support the Party’s ticket?," Pratt asked. "Absolutely not," Medina said. "Surely you understand that there may be other candidates besides a Republican and a Democrat on the ballot come next November," she added later. "Ms. Medina wants Republican voters to trust her with their vote but, she isn’t willing to trust the judgment of those same voters if they should nominate someone other than her," Pratt told his audience after the interview. PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT OF INTERVIEW IS BELOW: Pratt: "If you run through this election and are not the nominee of the Republican Party, will you wholeheartedly endorse and support the Party’s nominee or is there some threat of some type of uh, outside movement there?" Medina: "I’ve said that I think it’s premature to be talking about that. We don’t know who that nominee will be and my, my sights right now are fixed on being that nominee. I’ll vote for, as I always do, the most conservative individual in the race when it comes to November." Pratt: "So in other words, even though we do know that the nominee will be one of three people, Rick Perry, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, or yourself, you’re not willing to go on the record saying that if you’re not the nominee you would support the Party’s ticket." Medina: "Absolutely not. I think that’s what’s gotten us into the trouble that we’re in. You guys give these incumbents a pass all the time by saying you know people just need to hold their nose and vote Republican in November and I think we’ve seen time and time again, unless Republicans are going to stand up and walk their talk, they’re going to get turned out of office. I wish we’d start turning them out of office in the primary instead of waiting until the general election, but I think the people are speaking pretty loudly - the Party leadership and, and, and some others tend to not want to listen to the voice of the people. I’m here fighting for the people so the last thing I’m going to do is say is hold your nose in November. I’m going to fight real hard to be that nominee and I will vote, as I have been for some years, for the most conservative candidate." Pratt: "So, so the most conservative candidate of the 7 Democrats, you believe one of those is more conservative than one of the Republican candidates." Medina: "Well surely you understand that there may be other candidates besides a Republican and a Democrat on the ballot come next November." Bookmark/Search this post with: |
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I've about decided she is a
I've about decided she is a complete nut, dangerously naive, or some combination thereof. She'd really tell her supporters to vote for a Libertarian, a Green or whatever, getting a Democrat elected? For as mad as I am at Republicans right now, the Democrats, across the board, are worse. Rick and Kay may not be great, but four years of them is a lot better than four years of Shami or White.
Besides name-calling and
Besides name-calling and advocating wasting your vote by voting for lesser of two evils, do you always vote based on the candidate's political party affiliation or by the principles of that person?
Personally, I vote based upon the principles that the person stands for - not by the R, D, L, G or I next to their name. While that usually means I vote for people with an R next to their name, it still doesn't mean that someone has a R next to their name won't vote just like someone with a D.
She made the choice to run
She made the choice to run in the GOP primary. That means she has certain obligations to the party like to accept the situation gracefully if she loses and support the winner. Ms medina talks about the voice of the people. What better way to gauge the VOTP than in the primary? She's being hypocritical.
David, the reason Debra
David, the reason Debra Medina chose to undergo the enormous and burdensome task of running a gubernatorial campaign is because she doesn't believe any of the other candidates are fit for the office. If she felt the other candidates were satisfactory, she probably wouldn't have run. So, wouldn't it be hypocritical of her to endorse someone who she doesn't believe is a good candidate for office? Makes good sense to me.
Telling people to automatically endorse candidate merely for the sake of the party association, is acting without principle.
Good point Joel, "Telling
Good point Joel, "Telling people to automatically endorse candidate merely for the sake of the party association, is acting without principle". The poor souls continue to be duped!
Robert Pratt, again, thanks for the plug!
Right on the money Joel. I
Right on the money Joel. I have always been disappointed when one candidate spent all season long telling us how bad their opponent was and to have them turn around and endorse the opponent. Finally here is a candidate with enough integrity to say vote your conscience. Go Debra!
I agree whole heartedly with
I agree whole heartedly with you Joel. I too, and thousands of others I know, vote based upon principles and not party lines. For the most part, it is usually R's, but not this time. The Rs leading in this race are definitely RINOs, and I will not vote for them! Nor, will I vote for a D. So that leaves either an L or an I......
Four years of
Four years of Medina...problem solved.
YOU would have to be a nut
YOU would have to be a nut to even consider KBH.
Four years of Medina...problem solved.
Perry and Hutchison have
Perry and Hutchison have betrayed the Republican Party by not supporting conservative principles. Supporting someone who has betrayed the party in the name of party loyalty only supports them in the betrayal of the party.
We have watched special-interest-dominated politicians exploit the Republican Party for years, and that corruption of the Republican Party brand and selection of a 2008 Presidential candidate who consistently betrayed party principles made the GOP lose in 2006 and 2008.
I am NOT going to keep on doing the same destructive thing anymore. I refuse to support those who have betrayed the Republican Party in the name of expediency. And I am proud to support Medina because she feels that way, too.
It is most wise to have a
It is most wise to have a governor who know the Law of the Land. Debra Medina is that governor. The rest are insincere, sketchy, and know nothing about the Constitution of Texas.
This is why
This is why libertarian-types are really RINOs! They do more harm to the party and conservatism when they decide to be little kids and run off to start their own game when they aren't chosen first.
Mrs. Medina needs to grow up and realize that whoever the Republican nominee is will be a far better candidate than whoever the Democratic nominee is (most likely Bill White). By being immature and trying to split the vote because she won't have it her way does far more detriment to conservatism, and our great state.
I hope that her supporters will support whoever the Republican nominee is and if that were to be her I would gladly support her over Bill White.
Fernando, you would have us
Fernando, you would have us believe we must vote for someone we don't believe in in order to keep the party line idea alive. The real RINOS are the ones you guys have put in office over the years voting along party lines.
Libertarians=RINOS?????
Libertarians=RINOS????? Maybe you ought to read the Republican platform before deciding who is a RINO. Kay and Rick are nowhere near the ideals of the Republican platform.
Ah, so now we have President
Ah, so now we have President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara endorsing Kay Bailey Hutchinson. At least they stick with "party lines".
I voted for H.W way back when. Had I known then what I know now I likely would have refrained however. Anyone familiar with the origins of U.N. Agenda21? IMO that agenda is much responsible for liberal attitudes we now have in this country. Our universities are completely full of liberal, "climate control" educators.
You brag about sticking with
You brag about sticking with someone who promised not to raise taxes, then immediately after broke the promise?
Huh?
Huh?
If it were the Clintons,
If it were the Clintons, they'd endorse them also.
Benjamin Franklin said,
Benjamin Franklin said, "Where liberty dwells, there is my country."
That sentiment applies to candidates, too. Where liberty dwells, there is my candidate.
I do not have voter abuse syndrome. Since they have abused me, I will not vote for Rick or Kay Bailout no matter how much they promise to do better next time.
Without Medina, Republicans lose the grassroots energy that will take them over the top in November. Medina is the practical and principled vote for the GOP in the primary.
It is interesting in talking
It is interesting in talking to people that watched that KERA debate the first thing they mention is the arrogance they feel Rick Perry carries about himself.
I agree, just because I am a
I agree, just because I am a Republican does not mean I wont vote blindly.
I would have answered the same question. I vote for who I think is the best candidate that would represent me. Right now that is Debra Medina.
If she does not get the nod, then we will see.
I was watching the debates
I was watching the debates and was not that impressed with Perry or Hutchison. They both look like we were being handed the same old lesser of two evils. Both debates had to be rallied for demonstrations to get Medina on the stage. I think career type politicians do not really listen to the frustration of "We the People". It seems when we say less government they think we mean another Department of the Government to study that idea. Most things can be handeled on local levels to include education. We have lived with this control from the Federal and State level over Educational Mandates and things are not any better but the cost has gone up and more people are being paid to be concerned. These type issues have been brewing for some time and I think only the PEOPLE get it.