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https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2018/10/12/beto-orourke-raised-381-million-last-three-months-smashing-records-bid-oust-ted-cruz Bob O'Rourke smashed all records in the amount of money he raised. More than 3 times the amount raised by Cruz. So as the campaign heads to the home stretch you will even receive more texts, facebook posts and TV commercials on the air. Take a look at how much has come from California and New York. www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/geography?cid=N00033540&cycle=2018 Also, take a look at how much Cruz has raised over the years and how much they have on hand. www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N0003308...

The Daily Caller is reporting that the FEC has flagged a huge number of impermissible foreign donations to O'Rourke. Not quite sure who their source is. It wouldn't surprise me. I am amazed at the number primetime commercials he has aired over the last couple months. I also wonder about Gina Ortiz Jones as she has had almost as many commercials. They both have spent a tremendous amount of money. I'd also like a breakdown by state...

Just saw this headline at Houston's ABC affiliate: "Texas sets new voter registration record, with 15.6 million registered ahead of election" I just hope the vast majority are Cruz supporters. https://abc13.com/politics/texas-sets-new-voter-registration-record/4382365/ It concerns me to think how many may be new transplants to Texas, illegal aliens, paid, dead or young voters that think socialism is a good thing...

Let’s talk reality for a moment. Reality is that no one will end License to Carry in Texas. Everyone thought Obama being elected would end “CHL”- WRONG. If Beto wins election (prob won’t anyway), will Texas do Away with “LTC”? Answer: No. Regardless if Texas has a Democrat or Republican, & regardless if the USA has a Dem or Rep President- Texas will still have LTC. Texas has had legal carrying in public since 1995. That’s 23 years according to my math. (We’ve had Dem’s & Rep’s in all levels of Government during that time) Talking reality, why would someone want to support and vote for someone that has such different beliefs and policy positions? Aren't those things some of the things on which our voting decisions are made...

After receiving a 4th text message from Beato's campaign, I replied with a request for them to stop. Got a reply telling me they would take me off their list. We'll see. I still get them. The last one was regarding the mail in ballot I requested. The problem is, I didn't request a mail in ballot. :shock: I just went back and looked. It was from the democrat operatives. Screenshot_2018-09-21-20-48-35.png...

After receiving a 4th text message from Beato's campaign, I replied with a request for them to stop. Got a reply telling me they would take me off their list. We'll see. I still get them. The last one was regarding the mail in ballot I requested. The problem is, I didn't request a mail in ballot...

Texas Tribune is a liberal online propaganda machine that is ran and funded by RINO's. They work hard to manipulate voters and push moderate to left agendas. This should give some insight. http://www.texastribune.org/support-us/donors-and-members...

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Slightly off topic but Ted Cruz will be in Wichita Falls on Oct. 3, 2018 and apparently Donald Trump Jr will be with him and I plan on going. It will be in a city owned property and I am wondering if concealed carry will be allowed. Secret service might prohibit? I doubt you will be denied the right to carry. I know people that carried when Cruz came to Boerne. On the other hand, Trump Jr.'s presence may change things though...

My reasoning is pretty simple; I find the other choice dishonest, untrustworthy, unconnected to reality. I also firmly believe that we do need to regulate gun ownership more than is the current standard. Speaking just of the Texas LTC process I think both the written and proficiency tests were pretty much a joke and definitely need to be made far more difficult. I also understand that political party has little to do with the issue of gun laws; after all it was Ronald Reagan who as Governor of California signed the law making the possession of a loaded fire arm in public illegal in California. In fact I was living there and a gun carrying Californian at the time. Your statement that I bolded tells me all I need to know about your decision making. The trouble with many in today's society is they make their decisions based on what is said that tickles their ears and makes them feel good. Beto has built his career on playing to those that feel underserved and entitled. Cruz on the other hand stands on principles on which our great, not perfect, nation was built. Cruz has held steadfast to his principles and his campaign commitments better than most all other politicians. Just that demonstrates his honesty and trustworthiness by following through with his promises as best he can. Unfortunately, many other so-called conservative republicans haven't stood with him and have decided to straddle the fence in order to protect their re-election chances. Anyone that claims to be a long time republican and says they plan to vote for Beto, the criminal that had Judge Daddy, bail him out and panders to those that want to live off the government, has little to know credibility with me. As far as the LTC testing, it is a proficiency test to determine if the person is proficient in basic handgun skills and understanding of the carry laws. It is not a test of tactical gun operation or legal expertise. GC §411.188. HANDGUN PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT. (a) The director by rule shall establish minimum standards for handgun proficiency and shall develop a course to teach handgun proficiency and examinations to measure handgun proficiency. The course to teach handgun proficiency is required for each person who seeks to obtain a license and must contain training sessions divided into two parts. One part of the course must be classroom instruction and the other part must be range instruction and an actual demonstration by the applicant of the applicant’s ability to safely and proficiently use a handgun. An applicant must be able to demonstrate, at a minimum, the degree of proficiency that is required to effectively operate a handgun. The department shall distribute the standards, course requirements, and examinations on request to any qualified handgun instructor or approved online course provider seeking to administer the course or a part of the course as described by Subsection...

As a long term Republican, gun owner and LTC holder I will be voting for Beto this election. Care to explain your reasoning? I would like to hear what policy positions Beto holds that are attractive to you...

It concerns me polls may cause one side to become complacent and the other side may get a boost in enthusiasm to close the gap. Complacency can be dangerous...

Beto going back to his NY sugar daddies for more money. http://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/12/beto-orourke-hosts-new-york-fundraiser-as-race-for-cruz-seat-tightens.htm...

I can't see how anyone could vote for him if they would take the time to actually consider his positions on critical issues and how his background and past experience compare to Cruz's. Then again, I can't see how people can push the progressive liberal socialist agenda. Some things I'll never understand...

The media is doing all it can to sway the vote to Beto by making sure Ted's name isn't mentioned...