TX Sen. Watson to Give $10k to Contested Democratic TX Rep.

[Douva]

State Senator Kirk Watson of Austin is holding an online vote to let people decide which Democratic State Representative from a contested district should get a $10,000 campaign donation from Watson’s campaign. Of the 10 finalists, only one (Abel Herrero) supported the parking lot and campus carry bills in 2009. Since we don't want an anti-gun candidate to get the $10,000 donation, I think it makes sense for all of us to vote for Mr. Herrero in this poll. Here is the link:

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[JNMAR]

Just cast my 4....Herrero is leading by less than 100 votes at this point.

Yes I know but I learned to vote in Duval County way back yonder...lol

[Fangs]

He's up by 150 exactly at the time mine was counted.

[Vic]

He's now up by 183 after I cast my vote.

[joe817]

He's got my vote!!!!

Rep Herrero Endorsed By NRA/Texas State Rifle Association

"February 26th, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI— The National Rifle Association state affiliate, the Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA), endorsed incumbent State Representative Abel Herrero (D-Robstown). ”I am proud to receive the endorsement of our state affilliate of the NRA whose organization protects the and preserves the rights of responsible gun owners across Texas,” stated Rep. Herrero.

n a written statement, TSRA PAC Legislative Director, Alice Tripp, stated, in part, “the NRA state affiliate is pleased to announce to its members and all Texans that you [Rep. Abel Herrero] are the ‘A’ rated and endorsed candidate for the 2010 election cycle.”

“As a fellow gun owner, I fully support the constitutionally protected right for Americans to responsibly bear arms,” said Rep. Herrero. “I proudly stand with law-abiding Americans to protect their right of gun ownership.”

The TSRA has a proud heritage spanning over 80 years. Its 40, 000 members play an essential role in preserving the rich heritage of the 2nd amendment, and promoting education and training for responsible firearm usage. Representative Herrero looks forward to working with TSRA in the future."

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[CaptWoodrow10]

As of 09:27, Mr. Herrero has 843 and the closest competitor has 534. I don't vote democratic, but might as well support a pro-carry candidate when the opportunity arises. (Especially a free opportunity)

[Douva]

I've been looking through some old articles about Representative Herrero, and it seems that he probably understands better than most people why individuals deserve the right to defend themselves. In October 2007, his father died after being assaulted over a petty disagreement about who was first in line at a restaurant. Approximately fourteen months later, his half-sister was beaten to death by a man authorities now believe may have been a serial killer. Mr. Herrero's brother is a Corpus Christi police officer.

I don't know whether or not Abel Herrero's tragic past has had any impact on his stance on gun rights, but his position on concealed carry rights isn't exactly ambiguous. Last session, he put his name on both the parking lot bill and the campus carry bill.

http://www.caller.com/news/2007/oct/06/ ... aurant-co/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.caller.com/news/2008/dec/30/ ... l-herrero/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.kristv.com/news/devon-herrer ... in-prison/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.kiiitv.com/news/local/89562132.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[joe817]

Just cast my vote and Abel Herrero is leading with 1,034 votes with Paula Pierson coming in 2nd with 609 votes.

[SQLGeek]

I put a vote in for him.

[UpTheIrons]

Herrero is still on top with 1090, with Pierson at 640 for distant second place.

[Douva]

This morning, Herrero was leading with 1090 votes, a 450-vote lead over second-placed Pierson.

But in the last few hours, Veronica Gonzales has catapulted into second place, closing to within 118 votes of Herrero. Gonzales is closing on Herrero FAST and, at this rate, will overtake him within the hour.

We need to rally the troops to make sure that the pro-gun, pro-campus carry candidate gets the $10,000 donation from Watson's campaign. I don't see anything in the rules that says you have to be a Texan to vote, so spread the word, and rally the troops!

The current top three standings:

1. Abel Herrero - 1169 votes
2. Veronica Gonzales - 1051 voets
3. Paul Pierson - 728 votes

[TexDotCom]

Herrero is only leading by 136 at this time. Top three contenders at 1427 hrs. are:

1. Abel Herrero 1274 Votes
2. Veronica Gonzales 1138 Votes
3. Paula Pierson 739 Votes

[Douva]

Veronica Gonzales is now in the lead with 1564 votes, over Herrero's 1398 votes.

[tamc9395]

added my vote... getting closer

1. Veronica Gonzales District 41 1797 Votes
2. Abel Herrero District 34 1782 Votes
3. Paula Pierson District 93 1057 Votes

[JNMAR]

He went from being only 25 votes down to 71 votes down in just the time it took my wife and me to vote using our last 4 available email addresses. Now she's sending out emails to friends and family. Come on guys, be creative and let's see if we can get this friend some $$$. I'm sure he can use the help...I know we can!

Veronica Gonzales District 41 2092 Votes
Abel Herrero District 34 2021 Votes