Thank you for taking the time to visit my page. The year 2008 brought about a new era in American Politics: the Democratic Party gained control of the White House and obtained a super-majority in both the Senate and House; we saw the largest expansions this nation has ever seen in the Federal Government and the National Debt; and witnessed the unfolding of an economic recession that has cost hundreds of thousands of individuals their jobs.

The Congressional politics and ideologies of the last 30 years have steered us to our current position, and new faces with new ideas and new energy will be necessary to lead us through these current difficulties. We know that the solutions to this new era’s problems will require new ideas; and, while much of the future remains uncertain, we can prepare ourselves to solve the issues of today in a manner which secures a future of freedom and prosperity. This will require having representatives in D.C. who have a true knowledge and understanding of today’s issues, and who will actively and passionately fight for those interests in answer to their constituents.

My experience as an economics professor, as well as my experiences in both Washington and down in Austin, further prove that a smaller more efficient government, a strong and modern military and intelligence community, and a reduction in wasteful federal spending are all needed to restore America and the Fourth District of Texas’ security, prosperity, and growth.

Early voting began on Feb 16th and runs through Feb 26th from 8-5 every day. Don’t forget to vote, and I ask for your vote when you go to select who you want to represent you in Washington DC in the U.S. House.

Three candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, District 4 race faced off at the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce’s political forum Tuesday, entering into clean, barb-free arguments based around their respective platforms.

Rockwall resident Steve Clark, Sherman’s Joshua Kowert and John Cooper of Sulphur Springs attended the forum and answered selected questions from the audience culled by a panel of judges.

A representative for U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall, R-Rockwall also spoke during the candidate’s introductory speeches. The other two Republican candidates for the seat, Jerry Ray Hall and Lou Gigliotti, were not in attendance.

Cooper tackled a question about term limits, and said he is in favor of them.

The Senate should be limited to two six-year terms and the House of Representatives also limited to six two-year terms, he said.

“Twelve years and that’s it you’re out,” Cooper said. “Term limits I think is one the answers we’ll have to our present situation and will reduce a lot of the difference between the people congress.”

A question about a flat tax was directed toward Kowert.

With a strong background in economics, Kowert said he would “absolutely” push for a flat tax.

“The flat tax is a fair tax to everyone involved,” Kowert said. “The reason that we haven’t had a flat tax, the real reason, is along the Democratic side, it’s unfair to the poor…Read more ⇒