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Dan Grant makes national news...again!


by: Doug Mayeux

Wed Nov 28, 2007 at 11:24 AM CST


Dan Grant continues to attract national attention. This story was posted on The Hill last night...

Another ad from Texas Democratic congressional candidate Dan Grant features flag-draped coffins and calls for an end to the Iraq war. Despite its generally taboo imagery, the ad scored well among Democrats, garnering a 6.7.

Republicans gave it shoddy marks, including a 2.4 for its appeal.

Grant is running for Rep. Michael McCaul's (R-Texas) seat.

For those of you who haven't seen his ad, it is hard-hitting, but addresses a critical issue. As a veteran, I understand the uneasiness an image of a flag-draped coffin can inspire...however, I also think that ignoring the fact that there are far too many Americans coming home this way is unconscionable.

I have spent the last few months volunteering for Dan. Having depended upon U.S. Service members for his personal safety in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo, Dan is now dedicating himself to fighting for their safe return. This veteran would much rather have someone representing him who is willing to talk about hard-hitting issues and work for solutions, than an empty suit who says it is unpatriotic to disagree with the War in Iraq. Dan is fighting to bring my friends home, and I'll do everything I can to make sure he is elected.

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Larry Joe Doherty (3.00 / 1)
I have sat down with Larry Joe Doherty.  He clearly understands the military, veterans and family member issues.  I am proud to offer my support to him.  He will be an asset to Congress and make the District 10 citizens proud to call him CONGRESSMAN.

Sincerely,

LAWRENCE G. ROMO, Lt Col USAFR
Texas Democratic Veterans Chairman  


happy to see the national attention (3.00 / 1)
We could have won last time & have a better chance of winning this time with national attention. There is no one running with  "D" by their name that I dislike. I would be thrilled to have either Dan or Larry Joe reperesent me. (Though I did think I would have a few more grey hairs before I thought of my congressional representative as "that nice young man", so that is a minor strike against Dan)

For me, Dan's overseas experience gives him a slight edge. I spent most of my life until my mid-20's either living overseas or having that as my home base. I feel I understand foreign relations in a way you can't unless you have lived elsewhere, and I think Dan does, too. Having helped put countries back together will be good experience for the post-Bush years. Larry Joe has more experience in other areas, and I like him, also. But I do have a Dan Grant bumpersticker on my car.

Hill Country Ride for AIDSmy HCRA Page


Thanks for your service, dmayeux (0.00 / 0)
I applaud your service then, and your volunteerism now.  

Mr. Romo, you are entitled to your opinion, but I believe you got the wrong impression from dmayeux's post.  I don't want to speak for him, but I think he's making a comment on the incumbent, and not the primary opponent.

Both contenders have been doing an admirable job of comparing themselves to McCaul instead of each other.  I am grateful to have such a choice in my district.  

While I would be glad to have either over McCaul, I will be supporting Dan in the primary.

Disclosure: Former Political Director for Lee Leffingwell for Mayor of Austin ('09)


Also working for our military (0.00 / 0)
   Just wanted you guys to know that you have an ally running against Pete Session in Dallas(32nd Texas Congressional).  I'm Steve Love, a veteran, working hard to make sure that our guys and gals get home as soon as possible and their families get all the support they need.  Give me a holler if I can help.  slove4ushr@aol.com

Candidate for 32nd Congressional District of Texas.

Not national news (0.00 / 0)
But Dan had a piece published in the Austin American-Statesman today.

Nice work.

Disclosure: Former Political Director for Lee Leffingwell for Mayor of Austin ('09)


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