You heard it here first. We predict Railroad Commissioner Michael L. Williams will be the Governor of Texas within the next 15 years. Why? Let me explain. Commissioner Williams, who just turned 40, has been weaving a loyal and impressive grassroots network in Texas over the past few years. He is surrounded by some sharp people, including Corbin Casteel, his campaign director. The Commissioner is a smart man who understands the value of patience and diligence.
Mr. Williams is part of a new generation of Republicans leaders in Texas who are enthusiastic, intelligent, grassroots driven, results oriented, and ambitious. Two other leaders are part of this new breed: Secretary of State Roger Williams and Land Commissioner Susan Combs. These folks have that special something. You just feel it when you are around them. They have a passion for serving that is authentic and majestic. It is in their blood and you just know it.
Commissioner Williams would make history because he would be the first black governor of Texas. He could bring a whole new segment of voters to the conservative movement. David Barton of Wall Builders has been doing amazing work educating religious leaders and grassroots activists about the fact that the founders of the Republican Party of Texas were proud black Texans. One could say that the election of Mr. Williams would be a strong statement to the entire nation: We are the party that values strong leadership and we do not need a quota system to prove it.
Mr. Williams is a man who earned his leadership positions through hard work, a devotion to serving the public, and a disposition that is a bright as the sun. There is talk in Austin about Governor Perry being chosen as a Vice-Presidential candidate in 2008 and Lt. Governor David Dewhurst running for the U.S. Senate at some point. These eventual movements will open these leadership positions. I also believe it is important that they move on in 4 years because others deserve an opportunity to lead in 2008 and beyond.
These new leaders, Commissioner Michael L. Williams, Secretary of State Roger Williams and Commissioner Susan Combs deserve our ongoing support.
