LEADING STATE REPRESENTATIVES FROM HOUSTON ENDORSE JOHN SHARP FOR UNITED STATES SENATE

(HOUSTON)- United States Senate candidate John Sharp received the enthusiastic endorsement from eight State Representatives from Houston today.  John Sharp’s list of endorsements rapidly grows, from all parts of Texas, as Kay Bailey Hutchison prepares to resign. 

“Texas needs a full-time U.S. Senator because the challenges we face are too enormous to solve with part-time help,” Representative Senfronia Thompson said.  “John Sharp’s expertise on the major issues of the day makes him uniquely qualified to start making a positive difference from the moment he takes the oath of office.”

One of the most respected lawmakers in the Texas House of Representatives, Thompson is also a member of the Democratic National Committee. She is a former schoolteacher, holds a master’s degree in education and is a recognized expert on international law.

Joining Representative Thompson in the endorsement were: 

Representative Alma Allen

Representative Harold Dutton

Representative Jessica Farrar

Representative Ana Hernandez

Representative Kristi Thibaut

Representative Hubert Vo

Representative Armando Walle

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STATE REPRESENTATIVES FROM CENTRAL TEXAS SAY HIS ‘COMMON-SENSE LEADERSHIP IS EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED’ 

(AUSTIN)- United States Senate Candidate John Sharp continues to receive impressive endorsements from all over the state of Texas.  Sharp added eight state representatives from Central Texas today to his already impressive list of endorsements.

“John Sharp knows how complex legislation can affect ordinary families in their daily lives — and that combination of economic expertise and common-sense leadership is exactly what we need today in Washington, D.C.” said Representative Donna Howard of Austin.  

Joining Representative Howard in the endorsement were:

Valinda Bolton of Austin

Dawnna Dukes of Austin

Jim Dunnam of Waco

Diana Maldonado of Round Rock

Elliott Naishtat of Austin

Eddie Rodriguez of Austin

Mark Strama of Austin

Today’s endorsements add to Sharp’s growing list of supporters, which already include eleven Democratic State Senators, including Kirk Watson of Austin.

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STATE REPRESENTATIVES FROM SAN ANTONIO SAY ‘SHARP MAKES BEST SENSE FOR SAN ANTONIO’

(SAN ANTONIO)- U.S. Senate Candidate John Sharp continues to receive impressive endorsements from all parts of Texas.  John added six state representatives from San Antonio today, as his already impressive list of endorsements from all over the state continues to grow. 

“Senator John Sharp makes the best sense for San Antonio,” Representative Roland Gutierrez said.  “He will give us the strongest possible voice in the room when critical decisions, which effect our community, are being made.”  

Gutierrez, a former city council member who took his seat in the Texas House of Representatives office in a special election last year, said Sharp’s policy expertise and political experience are a perfect match for these times.

Joining Representative Gutierrez in the endorsement were:

Representative Joaquin Castro

Representative Joe Farias

Representative Ruth Jones McClendon

Representative Jose Menendez

Representative Mike Villarreal

“We need someone in Washington who knows how to balance budgets the way families in San Antonio have to,” Gutierrez said.  “John has a record of forcing government to be a good steward of our tax dollars to win support for vital public services.”

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Texas Leaders Say Sharp is a “Proven Vote-getter Who Knows How To Put Texans First And Politics Last”

(Austin)- United States Senate candidate John Sharp received the enthusiastic endorsement from several State Representatives from East Texas.  John Sharp’s list of endorsements rapidly grows as Kay Bailey Hutchison prepares to resign, adding six State Representatives from East Texas.

“Partnering with our public schools to make the most of their scarce resources in the classroom, and making college affordable for middle-class families are hallmarks of John Sharp’s leadership,” Representative McReynolds said.

McReynolds, a veteran lawmaker from Lufkin, said Sharp’s record of commitment to public schools and institutions of higher education shows he recognizes the central role good public schools and colleges play in Texas’ future.

Joining McReynolds in the endorsement were:

Joe Deshotel of Port Arthur

Craig Eiland of Galveston

Stephen Frost of Texarkana

Mark Homer of Paris

Allan Ritter of Nederland

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TEN STATE REPRESENTATIVES FROM SOUTH TEXAS ENDORSE SHARP FOR U.S. SENATE

Sharp added numerous state representatives from South Texas today to his already impressive list of endorsements from all over the state, including State Representative Veronica Gonzales of McAllen and Ryan Guillen of Rio Grande City.

“It isn’t often that we are presented with a candidate who understands the interests of South Texas so well,” Representative Gonzales said.  “This is the opportunity of a generation for our communities to unite behind a leader whose vision matches our own.”

Joining State Representatives Veronica Gonzales and Ryan Guillen are:

Kino Flores of Mission

Abel Herrero of Corpus Christi

Eddie Lucio III of San Benito

Armando Martinez of Weslaco

Rene Oliveira of Brownsville

Solomon Ortiz, Jr. of Corpus Christi

Aaron Pena of Edinburg

Tara Rios Ybarra of South Padre Island                    

“From balanced budgets, to healthcare insurance reform, to cross-border commerce, John’s expertise will make him a leading member from the moment he walks onto the floor of the United States Senate,” Representative Guillen said.

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FIVE STATE REPRESENTATIVES FROM EL PASO ENDORSE SHARP FOR U.S. SENATE

 
(El Paso) — Five State Representatives from El Paso endorsed John Sharp for United States Senate today. As the leading Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Sharp continues to rack up impressive endorsements across the state.

“John Sharp has the knowledge and experience necessary to tackle the tough economic challenges that face our nation today,” said Representative Norma Chavez. “His proven record of fiscal responsibility and an unflinching commitment to fighting for economic security for the middle class makes him a much needed addition to the Senate.”
 
Joining Chavez in the endorsement are, Rep. Marisa Marquez, Rep. Joe Moody, Rep. Joe Pickett, and Rep. Chente Quintanilla. Today’s endorsements add to Sharp’s growing list of supporters that also includes State Senator Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso.

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STATE REPRESENTATIVES FROM NORTH TEXAS ENDORSE SHARP TO BE THE “NEXT VOICE IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE”

(AUSTIN) - Senate Candidate John Sharp continues to rack up impressive endorsements from all parts of Texas.  John added numerous state representatives from North Texas today to his already impressive list of endorsements from all over the state today.

“John Sharp is my choice to be our next voice in the United States Senate,” Representative Vaught said.  “He has the common sense and uncommon courage that Texas needs at this historic moment when the stakes around the world are so high.”

Sharp’s depth of political experience is necessary for winning the election and his depth of policy expertise is crucial for making a difference once he takes office, Vaught said.

Joining Vaught in the endorsement were:

Rafael Anchia of Dallas

Lon Burnam of Fort Worth

Barbara Mallory Caraway of Dallas

Kirk England of Grand Prairie

David Farabee of Wichita Falls

Helen Giddings of Desoto

Terri Hodge of Dallas

Carol Kent of Dallas

Paula Hightower Pierson of Arlington

Robert Miklos of Mesquite

Chris Turner of Arlington

Allen Vaught of Dallas

Marc Veasey of Fort Worth

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Texas Leaders Say Sharp Will Give Texas the “Strongest Possible Voice
For Texas From His First Day On the Job”

(AUSTIN) — Texas’ Democratic state senators today endorsed John Sharp for the United States Senate, saying that his financial expertise and proven political leadership make him “the strongest possible voice for Texas from his first day on the job.”

“This is an economic emergency, and it’s important to send the best we have to solve it,” said Kirk Watson (D-Austin) in announcing the strong show of support.  “John Sharp is our best, and he will give Texas the strongest possible voice in the United States Senate from his first day on the job.”

Watson, the former Austin mayor and chairman of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, said voters are looking for seasoned skills in their next U.S. Senator as the nation tries to recover from the worst financial collapse since the Great Depression.

Joining Watson in the endorsement were:

     Wendy Davis of Fort Worth
     Mario Gallegos, Jr. of Houston
     Juan ‘Chuy’ Hinojosa of McAllen
     Eddie Lucio, Jr. of Brownsville
     Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso
     Carlos Uresti of San Antonio
     Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio
     Royce West of Dallas
     John Whitmire of Houston
     Judith Zaffirini of Laredo

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First College Group Endorsing in Texas Senate Race Praises Sharp’s Commitment to a Balanced Budget, Economic Security, Hard Work

(NACOGDOCHES) — The first group of college Democrats in Texas to endorse a candidate in the upcoming United States Senate special election announced today that they are backing John Sharp, saying that his campaigning over the past year for a balanced budget and economic security shows his commitment to put in the hard work to win the race.

“John Sharp has our pledge to work just as hard as he is to give Texas a fresh voice in Washington,” said Laura Barry, president of the Stephen F. Austin Young Democrats.  “He has the vision to lead us into the future — and we will be there with him every step of the way.”

Barry said the group voted overwhelmingly to endorse Sharp during a special meeting on Monday.  Sharp later addressed the group to thank them.

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(RIO GRANDE VALLEY) — Applauding Texas voters for their overwhelming support of Proposition 8 on the statewide ballot a week ago, United States Senate candidate John Sharp and leading Texas House members Veronica Gonzales and Ryan Guillen today asked Texas Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn to use their influence to secure immediate care for the estimated 115,000 military veterans in the Rio Grande Valley who lack access to comprehensive local medical treatment.

“While Proposition 8 is a positive step forward for the future of veterans’ health care, many of our Valley veterans continue to need specialized care today,” the three wrote in a letter faxed to the Senators Washington offices.  “We ask you to use your influence to find resources within the current federal budget to help existing South Texas medical facilities get our Valley veterans the immediate care they deserve.”

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