Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas (Mount Pleasant) Today former Lt. Governor Bill Ratliff endorsed Representative David Simpson in his May 24th runoff bid to replace retiring Senator Kevin Eltife. While we dont agree on every issue we agree that Northeast Texas needs a Senator who represents us and is not beholden to anyone or any special interests" said Ratliff.
Senator Ratliffs tenure in public office was a hallmark of political courage. He served with integrity and honor. He frequently took stands on difficult issues in face of withering criticism and did so for one reason only it was the right thing to do for Senate District 1. I am honored to have his support" said Simpson.
In the words of Winston Churchill You have enemies? Good that means youve stood up for something. Im sure some will attempt to twist and diminish this endorsement against me but thats okay. Senator Ratliff and I have stood on principle and what we believe is right not what is popular. I will continue to stand on principle" Simpson concluded.
Ratliff served in the Texas Senate from 1988 to 2004. When Governor George W. Bush was elected to the presidency in 2000 a vacancy occurred in the lieutenant governors office as Rick Perry ascended to the governors mansion. Upon Perrys ascension Ratliff was elected by his Senate colleagues to serve as lieutenant governor.
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas (Mount Pleasant) Today former Lt. Governor Bill Ratliff endorsed Representative David Simpson in his May 24th runoff bid to replace retiring Senator Kevin Eltife. While we dont agree on every issue we agree that Northeast Texas needs a Senator who represents us and is not beholden to anyone or any special interests" said Ratliff.
Senator Ratliffs tenure in public office was a hallmark of political courage. He served with integrity and honor. He frequently took stands on difficult issues in face of withering criticism and did so for one reason only it was the right thing to do for Senate District 1. I am honored to have his support" said Simpson.
In the words of Winston Churchill You have enemies? Good that means youve stood up for something. Im sure some will attempt to twist and diminish this endorsement against me but thats okay. Senator Ratliff and I have stood on principle and what we believe is right not what is popular. I will continue to stand on principle" Simpson concluded.
Ratliff served in the Texas Senate from 1988 to 2004. When Governor George W. Bush was elected to the presidency in 2000 a vacancy occurred in the lieutenant governors office as Rick Perry ascended to the governors mansion. Upon Perrys ascension Ratliff was elected by his Senate colleagues to serve as lieutenant governor.
