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'If you drive God out of the world then you create a howling wilderness' --Peter Hitchens

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'If you drive God out of the world then you create a howling wilderness' --Peter Hitchens

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'If you drive God out of the world then you create a howling wilderness' --Peter Hitchens

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'If you drive God out of the world then you create a howling wilderness' --Peter Hitchens

Those in HucksArmy that are from TX should push Perry to appoint Michael Williams to fill the vacant senate seat. He would be an excellent articulate, conservative voice and would work deligently and effectively in fighting socialistic bills and policies. If you have doubts, listen to his speeches and visit his web site.

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I am a senior citizen still learning her way on the internet and computer usage. I care about my country's future and believe Mike is the best person to lead us. Miracles do happen, PTL !!

http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2009/0 ... -race.html
ABC News' Teddy Davis reports:

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) is wading into the looming Texas Senate race by throwing his support to state Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams.

"A conservative like Michael Williams comes along only so often," writes Gingrich in a fundraising solicitation for Williams. "He has the rare courage of someone who has fought the tough fights at a young age. He can take back the Democrats’ turf on issues like the environment, energy, education and the economy."

Williams, who is African American, is preparing to run for the Senate seat which is expected to become vacant if (and when) Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison resigns in order to focus full time on a gubernatorial run against Gov. Rick Perry, a fellow Republican.

Hutchison has said that a resignation will likely come in October or November of this year.

Gingrich is taking the unusual step of making an endorsement ahead of a potentially competitive GOP primary according to his spokesperson because he got to know Williams when he discussed energy policy as part of American Solutions, an annual event organized by Gingrich which tries to promote conservative public policies with strong levels of support among Republicans, Democrats, and independents.

As Texas Railroad Commissioner, Williams helps regulate the state's oil and gas industry.

Multiple Texas Republicans are eyeing Hutchison's seat but the GOP field is unsettled as Senate hopefuls wait to see whom Perry chooses to replace his gubernatorial rival.

The top two Democrats eyeing the Senate race are former Comptroller John Sharpe and Houston Mayor Bill White.

While Perry has not yet signaled whom he is going to choose for the Senate seat, the Williams campaign is already honing its pro-Perry pitch in the hopes of snagging the appointment.

"We need more Texas in Washington not more Washington in Texas," Williams campaign manager Corbin Casteel told ABC News.

It is encouraging to read that Newt is actively campaigning for Michael Williams. He is not as well known in Texas and may not have the financial backing of some other senate contenders but I believe he does deserve the backing of HuckPAC and Hucks Army. If you have not heard him speak, please take time to listen to some of the speeches on this thread. He is like Huckabee in that he can really ignite an audience with his articulate explanation using good common sense, conservative logical thinking and motivating enthusiasm.

My husband and I have sent a contribution to his campaign already and we truly believe Michael Williams will be a much needed asset in the Senate and represent Texas proudly.

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I am a senior citizen still learning her way on the internet and computer usage. I care about my country's future and believe Mike is the best person to lead us. Miracles do happen, PTL !!

Here is the NEWT endorsement fundraising letter:

Newt: "We need leaders like Michael Williams"

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'If you drive God out of the world then you create a howling wilderness' --Peter Hitchens

Red State gives Williams an endorsement and asks Perry to appoint him to Hutchinson's vacant seat.

http://www.williamsfortexas.com/posts/33

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http://senateconservatives.com/petition/makeitmichael
Dear Fellow Conservative:

We have an important opportunity to help send a conservative standout to the United States Senate in the next few months.

Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has promised to resign her seat sometime after today's Republican primary for Governor. Once Senator Hutchison resigns, Governor Rick Perry will appoint a replacement.

I've already endorsed Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams for this seat because of his conservative record and the broad support he has among conservatives in Texas. But what I think doesn't matter. It's your voice that counts.

That is why the Senate Conservatives Fund is organizing a nationwide petition supporting Michael Williams for this critical appointment.

Please take a moment to sign the "Make It Michael" petition and add your name to the growing list of Americans who support the appointment of this outstanding conservative leader to the U.S. Senate.


Sign the Make It Michael Petition



Michael Williams is a liberal's worst nightmare. He's a principled, outspoken conservative who will fight to stop the massive spending, bailouts and takeovers that have destroyed millions of American jobs and piled a mountain of debt on our children and grandchildren. Michael has a compelling life story, a proven conservative record, and an energetic grassroots following that make him one of the most exciting candidates in the nation.


Michael Williams grew up on the other side of the tracks in Midland, Texas. He is the son of a Texas High School Hall of Fame Football Coach. He is a former track star from the University of Southern California. And he is a dedicated public servant who has not only served in the Reagan and Bush 41 administrations, but also as a local prosecutor in Texas before being appointed to the Texas Railroad Commission in 1998 by then-Governor George W. Bush.



Elected statewide three times as Railroad Commissioner, Michael overseas the Texas energy industry, which is the nation's largest. This position, as well as many others, have given Michael valuable experience in areas like energy, the environment, education, and crime.


Besides being pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, and pro-marriage, Michael strongly supports efforts to:
Strengthen national security and oppose appeasement;
Eliminate wasteful spending and keep taxes low;
Support free markets and oppose government bailouts;
Promote energy security and expand our domestic energy supply;
Secure our borders and oppose amnesty;
Expand private health insurance and oppose government takeovers;
Give parents more private school choices;
Reform Social Security and Medicare; and

Confirm judges who won't legislate from the bench

Michael Williams has repeatedly shown that he's willing to stand up for the principles of freedom. As chairman of the railroad commission, he fought to cut spending and has turned down a pay raise multiple times.

Michael Williams also argued against racial preferences in college admissions while working in President George H.W. Bush's Department of Education. In doing so, he took heat from a lot of people. But they didn't know the courage of Michael Williams, a man who faced death threats for prosecuting the Ku Klux Klan.

Michael doesn't back down. He fights for what is right.


Sign the Make It Michael Petition


Democrats want to use the vacancy to flip this seat from Republican to Democrat and begin to "turn Texas blue." President Obama's campaign manager recently said that he sees Texas as an opportunity for Democrats to win, which would drastically alter the landscape of state and national politics. That is why we must begin building support for Michael Williams so he's in a strong position to be appointed by Governor Perry and to win the special election.

It's rare to find a candidate for public office who offers so much -- a movement conservative with the courage of his convictions, an outstanding communicator who can speak clearly to the values of voters, a highly qualified public servant who can go toe-to-toe with Democrats on the issues, and a charismatic leader with a compelling personal narrative that involves hard work and strong family values instilled by two loving parents.

We have found that candidate, we have endorsed that candidate, and I'm asking you to help him, today.


Sign the Make It Michael Petition


Americans are tired of apologizing for their principles, and they're looking for some new leaders who will stand up for mainstream American values. That's why the Senate Conservatives Fund is helping strong conservative candidates like Michael Williams.

These leaders believe deeply in constitutional limits, balanced budgets, and individual liberty. These are not radical ideas. They're the principles of freedom that have made our country the envy of the world, and we desperately need leaders in the Senate who will fight to defend them.

This next election is critical to saving freedom. Thank you for supporting Michael Williams and for helping us take back our country.

Sincerely,


Jim DeMint
United States Senator
Chairman, Senate Conservatives Fund

P.S. Please sign the "Make It Michael" petition supporting the appointment of Michael Williams to the U.S. Senate.

Here's the DeMint video:

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'If you drive God out of the world then you create a howling wilderness' --Peter Hitchens

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'If you drive God out of the world then you create a howling wilderness' --Peter Hitchens

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'If you drive God out of the world then you create a howling wilderness' --Peter Hitchens