Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN TX This morning Governor Mike Huckabee announced his support of David Dewhurst calling him a strong fiscal conservative with a record to show for it and saying Huck PAC and I are pleased to endorse Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate from Texas.
Hes been an ardent supporter of legislation to create new jobs and improve the economy of Texas said Governor Huckabee. Lt. Governor Dewhurst helped pass the largest tax cut in state history not to mention hes balanced every budget since taking office. As a result Texas economy has grown faster than the national economy and more Texans are employed than at any other time in our states history."
Not only is he a fiscal conservative but he shares are social values as well and will continue to fight for our shared values in Washington. Lt. Governor Dewhurst has worked on passing legislation to protect the sanctity of life and define marriage as a union between one man and onewoman. He also strongly believes in our 2nd amendment rights Governor Huckabee continued in his endorsement. I hope you will join me in supporting Lt. Governor David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate from Texas.
I am honored and proud to have the endorsement of one of our nations true conservative leaders said David Dewhurst of the endorsement. I greatly admire Governor Huckabee and his work in advancing common-sense conservative values across this country. Governor Huckabee is a strong voice for fiscal and social issues in our nation and I look forward to taking our shared ideas to Washington.
This endorsement follows other major endorsements including the Texas Oil and Gas Association the Texas Restaurant Association and TEXPAC. David received support from three former presidents of the Texas Farm Bureau BEEF-PAC the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Political Action Committee and the Texas Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture Fund. David has also received endorsements from the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters the Texas State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas the Texas Municipal Police Association and the Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC the Texas Right To Life PAC pro-life leaders Kyleen Wright and Carol Everett and the Texas Alliance for Life PAC.