Rejects Obama-Style Attacks
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (HOUSTON) – Ryan Sitton, conservative Republican candidate for Railroad Commissioner, announced today the endorsement of the Immediate Past Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission and former state representative, Elizabeth Ames Jones. Jones served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2000-2005 and on the Railroad Commission from 2005-2012.
“It is very exciting that someone like Ryan is willing to put his business interests aside and serve as our Railroad Commissioner,” said Elizabeth Ames Jones. “His technical expertise will complement the energy experience held by the other two commissioners. It is critical to have his technical know-how on the Commission to fulfill the mission of responsible energy production at such a busy time for the oil and gas industry in Texas. Unfortunately, his opponent has lifted a tactic from the same playbook used by Obama and the rest of the liberal elite – namely trying to make someone’s technical expertise and business success sound like a liability. Real conservatives value experience, knowledge, and a successful business background. In fact, we need more, not less, private experience in government,” continued Jones.
“As someone who hails from the oil patch, it is obvious that Wayne’s claims of a conflict of interest are completely false. In his attempt to tarnish a successful entrepreneur who is a great Texas success story, Wayne is exposing his lack of understanding of what the Railroad Commission actually does,” said Jones.
“I am endorsing Ryan Sitton because his technical expertise and business background will be a great asset to our state at a time when Texas can contribute so much to our nation’s energy independence. I ask everyone to support strong energy oversight and leadership by electing Ryan Sitton to the Texas Railroad Commission,” concluded Jones.
“I am grateful to have the support of an amazing person and public servant like Elizabeth Ames Jones,” said Ryan Sitton. “Elizabeth served Texas honorably and ably in the State House and on the Railroad Commission, and for that she is admired by so many across our great state. I’m honored to receive her endorsement in this race and I will work hard to make sure that she and all Texans will be proud they elected me,” concluded Sitton.
