Dan Patrick, the Texas lieutenant governor who once suggested elderly Americans were willing to die of COVID-19 in order to save the economy, now has the virus himself. And I'll say this, it's this is a signal that Republicans are sending to other Republican voters and other Republican officials that they are breaking ranks, and perhaps it's safe for other people to break ranks as well. Now, of course, these two Republicans are retiring. Collier says his 2018 close call against Patrick was no fluke. There is one week left of early voting for the March primaries, and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is facing a crowded primary with five other candidates. Mike Collier, the 2018 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor who lost to Dan Patrick by 5 percentage points, is gearing up for another run. The University of Houston poll just last week had Lieutenant Governor Patrick up 6% over Mike Collier, my colleague, Democratic nominee colors run statewide twice already, and it's not been successful. There are three democratic candidates hoping for the nomination. In fact, most analysts believe Rand Paul re-election is such a "sure thing" that he doesn't actually need to campaign very hard. At least, not in person. Bullis said he wont compromise on moral issues. At a meeting of Grassroots America - We the People in Tyler on Tuesday evening, Tracye Bradford, conservative activist and former president of the Texas Eagle Forum, announced she would be mounting a campaign against Patrick in the Republican primary in 2022. Patricks campaign declined comment. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Sign Up for Daily News & Breaking News Newsletters, Sign up for Digging Deep: Inside KXAN Investigates newsletter. He knows that. Collier remained politically active after his 2018 run, continuing to criticize Patrick and endorsing Biden early in the 2020 primary. I think its an asset that Ive run because its a big state, its a complicated state," Collier said. So for them to have to break ranks and publicly endorse a Democrat is quite remarkable. If elected, he said securing the border is his number one priority. Rand Paul has already commenced campaigning for his 2022 Kentucky Senate reelection bid, but he hasn't undertaken an intensive campaign just yet. Copyright 2022 KWTX. (The Center Square) Republicans in Texas will have six lieutenant governor candidates to choose from in the primary election scheduled for March 1. Austin, TX, January 6, 2022 With 26 open Texas House seats, over one-sixth of the 150 members in the chamber are guaranteed to be freshmen members in the legislature.. Added to that, 30 current Republicans and 11 current Democrats including two who are running against each other have challengers from their own party who they will face in the March 1, 2022 primary elections. Governor
I am highly confident lieutenant governor will be reelected, but obviously a ballot is going to matter. Mary Duty, chairwoman of the McLennan County Democratic Party, said Collier is "not wild and crazy he's not a socialist. Patrick's campaign raised about $2.27 million from 1,200 donors, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday. Our campaign is focused on the cruel Lt. Right now, going all over the state. She was the former president of the Dallas Eagle Forum and the Texas Eagle Forum, and is a Texas Conservative Grassroots Coalition leader. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Example video title will go here for this video. ", "This is a rematch, and it's all about holding Dan Patrick accountable," Collier said in an interview, arguing that two major recent events - the winter weather emergency and coronavirus pandemic - have shown "what poor leadership does in the state of Texas.". Daniel Miller said he sees a leadership problem in Austin, and thats why hes running for lieutenant governor. Meanwhile, Lee Merritt, the famous civil rights attorney from Collin County, announced last month that he planned to challenge Paxton, though he did not immediately say whether he would run as a Democrat, Republican or something else. Dave Masters (incumbent) is the only candidate for Ward 1. I will fight for every conservative value that is dear to us, Guzman said. I dont have future goals to move from this office on to something else, Bradford said. I dont know if thats because hes more of a moderate or his personality, but people respond to him.. Collier is convinced that more resources, a much better team and a much higher name recognition will help him get over the top in this campaign. Updated: 7:32 AM CST March 2, 2022. Patrick encouraged Perry, Texas' governor from 2000 to 2015, to make a comeback and run again, according to multiple people who had direct knowledge of the conversations, even though fellow Republican Gov. REBECCA THOMAS: Ed, do these endorsements, these GOP endorsements expose an opening for Democrats to potentially flip more moderate Republicans? A former sports radio broadcaster originally from Maryland, Patrick filed for bankruptcy after his Houston-area business suffered from the Texas economic crash of the 1980s. He previously worked for the Austin American-Statesman, the Killeen Daily Herald and the Taylor Press. Collier lost to Patrick by 4.8 points in 2018, but thinks the Abbott and Patrick's handling of Texas' recent crises, as well as the GOP's hard rightward shift, may help tip the balance in favor of Democrats in 2022. That is the exact type of behavior that is being repudiated across the state by members of Lt Gov. Show us with your support. Gov. He recently launched a statewide ad attacking Collier. He said he wants to focus on priorities like property taxes, abolishing abortion and medical and religious freedoms. ", Keep tabs on our upcoming events - your chance to hear lawmakers live. In this photo from July 09, 2021, Lieutenant Governor of Texas Dan Patrick speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference CPAC held at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. He has assembled a top-flight campaign team, is better-known statewide than ever and believes President Joe Biden will be an asset, not a liability, next year in Texas. Texas leaders should fix problems that stem from bad government policy, he added. Patrick has repeatedly said that he will run for a third term next year - and that it would be his last term as lieutenant governor if he wins. Dan Patrick. Mike Collier, a 60-year-old accountant and auditor from the Houston area, announced earlier this month he will run again to unseat Republican Lt. Gov. They together worked to protect life, improve education, increase teacher pay, protect the rights of students and parents in education, ban the teaching of Critical Race Theory, expand access to healthcare, support the Second Amendment, invest more money in border security, and more, he said. Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. Early voting runs through Friday, although polls are closed Monday because of Presidents Day. Im a fighter, more than anybody else in this race, Gohmert said. Turning to the Republican candidates, Todd Bullis said hes running because he doesnt think Republican legislative priorities are being accomplished. Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune. Governor, I will work with Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike to fund our schools, rein in our property taxes, protect our rights and fix the damn grid," Collier said. There are three democratic candidates . Author of "TEXIT: Why and How Texas Will Leave The Union," his platform includes making Texas an independent nation, securing the border, abolishing property taxes, curtailing executive overreach, protecting the right to life, election integrity, among others. Mary Duty, chairwoman of the McLennan County Democratic Party, said Collier is "not wild and crazy - he's not a socialist. heats up. But first, hell have to get past Matthew Dowd, a former George W. Bush strategist turned Democrat, and any other candidate that joins the race in a Democratic primary. Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley, a Republican, said he's . The Amarillo state senator says Patricks positions on private school vouchers and funding of rural areas, attempts to usurp local control and lack of leadership are some reasons hes not supporting the incumbent's re-election. by James Barragn He doesnt even follow the rules of the Senate and threatens the people of the Senate who dont agree with him or in his party," Seliger said. While Patrick pretends to be a conservative, his principled conservatism consists of making backroom deals in the interests of his donors to kill important conservative legislative priorities in committee and to prevent the country club known as the Texas Senate from being accountable to the people who elected them., He hopes to bring transparency and accountability back to the Texas Senate by forcing floor votes on all conservative legislation so the people of Texas will know who serves their interests and who serves the interest of the corrupt political establishment in Austin.. Daniel Miller, a technology consultant and president of the Texas Nationalist Movement, is also running. The reality is its going to be very difficult to be beat Dan Patrick, Beckley said. "Dan Patrick has made promise after promise and broken promise after promise, cycle after cycle," Miller said. "I could not be . Lucio, a conservative Democrat who is retiring from the Texas Senate after 36 years in the Legislature, made the rare cross-party endorsement for a Republican in Texas, where the rift between the two parties has grown into a chasm. Eva Guzman is a former Texas Supreme Court justice who stepped down in order to run for attorney general. Does Patrick have any reason to be concerned? So a primary is not a surprise. Perry ultimately opted against running. If we dont, the countrys gone as we knew it.. I have a 22 year track record at three levels of the Texas judiciary, that Im not afraid to take on Joe Biden on day one.. Guzman said this is the most important race in the state, and shes running because she is tired of the current attorney generals lack of respect, integrity and results. Meanwhile, Lee Merritt, the famous civil rights attorney from Collin County, announced last month that he planned to challenge Paxton, though he did not immediately say whether he would run as a Democrat, Republican or something else. This is not Austin we're talking about. Collier remained politically active after his 2018 run, continuing to criticize Patrick and endorsing Biden early in the 2020 primary. Updated: 12:39 PM CST January 16, 2022 DALLAS Running against an incumbent and a state Representative, the third Republican in the race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner faces a tough path to . After the Senate approved the bill last week, Collier denounced it as a "significant, unnecessary attack on the right to vote of every Texan.". You cant get Dan Patrick to work on the real problems to save his life and he is a hyperpartisan.. Not all ideas, Vance said. Scandal-scarred Attorney General Ken Paxton could be the most enticing target for Democrats. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Its Jimmy Carter, because Jimmy Carter is off the worst presidents list., Several in the crowd of about 60 nodded and clapped. Texans for Fiscal Responsibility gave him an overall B grade for his voting record on key budget, taxation and fiscal issues. Collier went on to serve as a senior adviser to Biden's Texas campaign in the general election. Copyright 2022 KWTX. "He's a thoughtful man, knows what the heck he's doing and he's ready to take on fixing Texas. Whitley said he won't be running for re-election in 2022. She wants to focus on education, healthcare, the environment and infrastructure, including the electric grid. Collier's anticipated challenge comes as the Patrick-led Senate receives national attention for passing Senate Bill 7, which would institute new, sweeping voting restrictions in Texas. Patrick's campaign did not return a request for comment on Collier's 2022 plans, but his office announced Monday afternoon that he would hold a Capitol news conference Tuesday morning on the voting legislation. Mike Collier, the 2018 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor who lost to Dan Patrick by 5 percentage points, is gearing up for another run. Yes, a lot of people voted against Dan Patrick but theyre not going to vote for just anybody. At that time, Patrick beat Collier by 5 points. Dan Patrick, who is running for reelection against Democrat Mike Collier. Governor. She said her slogan is Texas United. Democrats are bragging again that they are going to turn Texas blue, and I am not about to let that happen. Greg Abbott was already campaigning for election to a third term. . HOUSTON, TX - In a video released to the media and his supporters today, Lt. We must respect the role of self-governance and value the heritage of this great state and her citizens.. Before challenging Patrick in 2018, Collier ran for comptroller in 2014 and lost to the current GOP occupant of that office, Glenn Hegar, by . Overall, 51% believe Abbott shouldn't be reelected, suggesting the top of the GOP ticket may be vulnerable in 2022. Patrick's campaign did not return a request for comment on Collier's 2022 plans, but his office announced Monday afternoon that he would hold a Capitol news conference Tuesday morning on the voting legislation. Dowd, a 60-year-old Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-Democrat who split with Bush in 2007 over his handling of the Iraq War, may benefit from people recognizing him from TV appearances on ABC News, where hes worked as a policy analyst and appeared on shows like Nightline and Good Morning America., When Dowd jumped into the race, Colliers camp took a jab at his GOP past, welcoming him back to the Democratic party after 20 years working to elect Republicans across the country.. Lieutenant governor is the most powerful elected position in the Texas . Patrick didn't respond to KHOU 11 News' request for an interview. Collier has worked over the past decade to build the Texas Democratic Party, and Democrats will have a clear choice in 2022.. Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther went to jail for defying a local shutdown order, enabled by the state executive order, which stipulated jail time and financial penalties for violators. On the opposite side of the aisle in that race, Patrick is likely to face off with Democrat Mike Collier, a Houston accountant and his party's 2018 nominee for the same race. The incident occurred in the 5200-block of South Spaulding Avenue at approximately 4:45 p.m., WLS reported. You can head to each candidates website to learn more about them and their priorities. Lt. Gov. Under my leadership, we have put more money into public education than any lieutenant governor in history, Patrick said. Dan Patrick easily won his primary on Tuesday against Republicans Daniel Miller, Zach Vance, Trayce Bradford, Aaron Sorrells . His priorities include grid reliability and bringing down property taxes. And he was blocking things for moving forward. I did better than he did in rural Texas. Dan Patrick The Houston-area Republican has two things most other GOP challengers wouldn't have against Abbott: statewide name recognition and an ability to raise money. The current head of the executive branch in the Lone Star State is Gov. The race for lieutenant governor will be a rematch between Lt. Gov. Because many of your Republican lawmakers don't want to break ranks. They looked and they [said], I dont like Dan Patrick, hes bad for the state. Collier, a Houston-area accountant, said he plans to pitch himself much like he did in 2018, playing the mild-mannered policy wonk to Patrick's conservative firebrand. Now, it's not shouldn't really be that much of a surprise because we have seen Dan Patrick Cross people at the local level before. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans - and engages with them - about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. A Democrat and former oil company chief financial officer and auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Collier said hell also be talking a lot about property taxes, as reported by the Houston Chronicle, he said Republican leaders like Patrick have refused to do what Texans really need: closing corporate tax loopholes. Patricks campaign is pushing back by releasing a statement attacking Judge Whitley and Sen. Seliger: The post-Labor Day dinosaur parade has begun. He has assembled a top-flight campaign team, is better-known statewide than ever and believes President Joe Biden will be an asset, not a liability, next year in Texas. Collier ran against Patrick in 2018 and lost by 5 points. Assistant district attorney from Williamson County suspended after DWI wreck in Hewitt, Austin police looking for teen mom who ran away from state facility with newborn son, Plurality of Texas voters say they support school voucher-like program, Republican Texas lawmakers rally around bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join, SD Senate committee defeats petition signature requirement bill, Texas House and Senate draft appropriations bill aims to address TDCJ challenges, A Texas lawmaker wants voters to decide whether legislators deserve a raise. Dan Patrick wants end tenure for new professors at Texas' universities and colleges in response to faculty who stood up to politicians' moves to limit how they teach subjects, including critical race theory. It is one more exhibit that Republicans at the statewide level are trying to drive the story line of apparent but not major shifts in Hispanic voters in the Republican Party.. As I drive around the state and talk to people, are we better off than we were four years ago or eight years ago with Dan Patrick as lieutenant governor? Ive done it for a long, long time, but what I will struggle for is good government.. But the lockdowns became a driving force for new candidates running for office, including Patricks challengers, and Luther, whos running for Congress. Dowd pledged not to attack Collier or any other Democrat who jumps in the race. We're out of time. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patricks Possible Challengers, Dowd said during an interview with Texas Monthly. Mike Collier, a former Republican himself, is welcoming all endorsements to help bolster his Democratic campaign to the chagrin of the lieutenant governor. This year, Patrick, who presides over the Senate, pressured officials at the Public Utilities Commission to reverse $16 billion in electricity charges racked up during the winter storms. ", "He doesn't fit the mold that Republicans like to give Democrats," Duty said. Ones craven. The idea, he said, is to buttress the firewall of rural Republican voters against growing concentrations of Democratic voters in urban centers and the suburbs. This matters, because whoever wins will have a huge influence over Texas legislative policies and outlining the states budget. I have good ideas. Lt. Gov. Carla Brailey, the former vice chair of the Texas Democratic Party, said her priorities are education, healthcare and gun safety. Greg Abbott for closing certain businesses through executive order when he shut down the state for roughly a year over the coronavirus. Collier is confident because he was able to engage Democrats, as well as Republicans and independents, during his last election. Collier is launching an exploratory committee to challenge Patrick again next year, though he said it is more of a . There, hell have to win over Black and Latino voters with whom his name recognition is low. Collier has campaigned almost nonstop for the last three years, focusing on public education, fixing the power grid and criminal justice reform. His evidence? If we compare notes if we get each of the other's numbers, we win.. 3 min read . He's raised more money than any lieutenant governor in the history of the state of Texas. But he said he believes he has additional factors working in his favor this time, and not just the recent crises that have put a harsh spotlight on Texas Republican leaders. Dan Patrick and Mike Collier are running against each other for the second time. Dan Patrick is simply an extremist, said state Senator Kel Seliger, who was once removed from committee assignments by Patrick. REBECCA THOMAS: Ed, what is the significance of two Republicans throwing their support to a Democrat over the sitting lieutenant governor? Before challenging Patrick in 2018, Collier ran for comptroller in 2014 and lost to the current GOP occupant of that office, Glenn Hegar, by 21 points. Not just for Republicans, but for everybody. The contest pits incumbent Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat, against Republican Jo . He supports the Republican legislative priorities announced ahead of the 87th session, but in particular, wants make abortion illegal and focus on the border, among others. We have a grid that doesnt work, property taxes that are exploding, public education thats underfunded. So there are some bad blood and there's some history. Texans are in desperate need of new leadership, he said, leaders who actually values Texans and what they care about. Democrats are bragging again that they are going to turn Texas blue and I am not about to let that happen. Latinos are not going to vote for a Democrat just because he or she is a Democrat. Keith Casey, who has unsuccessfully run against Weber multiple times during the last decade, faces two felony counts of making threats against a U.S. official. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He has gone on record saying that he is treating this like a [] Along the way, Patricks campaign has dodged journalists from regional and statewide media outlets and refused to release a schedule of stops, preferring to give notice to local media. In another blow to the re-election campaign of Republican Lt. We've got two months to go. Until now, most hinted challengers have been Democrats, but the Texas Election Source recently tweeted a possible Republican runner-up. Seliger, an Amarillo Republican and self-described "proven conservative," says he will vote for change in November. Collier said his appeal in rural Texas would be "very important" to his chances in 2022. Dan Patrick is favored to win the March primary against three opponents. So I think this is very significant. Republican Dan Patrick already has a national audience. Therell be a whole lot of folks that will come that dont consider themselves Democrats, but theyll hear the message and theyll come across and theyll vote for me, just as they did in 2018.. The lieutenant governor, the second-highest executive in the state, presides over the state Senate and heavily influences the state budget. The primary was scheduled for March 1, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for May 24, 2022. .. Lt. Gov. A 2022 run would be Mike Collier's third statewide campaign. ", "This is a rematch, and it's all about holding Dan Patrick accountable," Collier said in an interview, arguing that two major recent events the winter weather emergency and coronavirus pandemic have shown "what poor leadership does in the state of Texas.". This resulted in roughly 10,000 business being forced to close, Texas leading the nation in bankruptcy filings, and the greatest number of Texans filing for unemployment in state history. The primary is March 1. In November he will be running in the new, Democratic-leaning 18th District, where his home is located, while Molinaro is expected to compete for the new 19th . His current term ends on January 19, 2027. Ed Espinosa, president of Progress Texas, and Matt McEvoy, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss. State on the Wrong Track. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The lieutenant governor is touting Lucios endorsement while campaigning in the Rio Grande Valley this week, part of a 131-city bus tour that has prioritized stops in small communities across the state. That has garnered Collier several notable endorsements from Republicans, including Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley, former Lt. Gov. a former George W. Bush strategist turned Democrat. No matter where we are in Texas, we have to be united on saving lives and creating quality, high quality of lives that gives everyone a fair shot, Brailey said. Dan Patrick again in 2022. He recently launched a statewide ad attacking Collier. Collier is working with ALG Research, Biden's pollster, as well as Crystal Perkins, the former Texas Democratic Party executive director who was Biden's finance director for a region that included Texas. But Collier will also have to win big in urban areas of the state where the population is more diverse and the cost of campaigning is much higher. 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The time is now for decisive action and unwavering courage to stand up for Texans inalienable rights given by our Creator, protected in our constitutions, both state and federal and under the rule of law. Patrick is a former Republican member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 7 from 2007 to 2015. its time to set the example, Sorrells said. Mr. Collier, who was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018, lost to Mr . I came very close to beating Dan Patrick. Ones cruel. McALLEN Any other election cycle, the Hidalgo County GOP headquarters might be a hostile environment for state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. 5:28 PM on Oct 12, 2022 CDT Updated at 7:52 PM on Oct 12, 2022 CDT. We will crush them again in 2022. "So you roll all that together, and I think it's a very winnable race.". Solving problems and dealing with complexity bringing people together is what I do as a consultant in the business world, said Collier, who was a top partner at accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Collier's campaign-in-waiting includes alumni of Biden's campaign both nationally and in Texas. Patrick has a handful of lesser known primary opponents but is widely expected to win the GOP nomination for the position. In the same interview, the political analyst said he would not run for governor, but when Patrick and Paxtons seats were mentioned, he replied I dont want to say any more, but Im also not a lawyer so you can take it from there.
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