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Larry Kilgore for Texas!

by: Karl-Thomas Musselman

Mon Jan 07, 2008 at 05:05 PM CST

If there is one thing that there is not a shortage of this year in the U.S. Senate race, it's the cast of minor candidates that are challenging what are the presumptive nominees and front-runners for each party's nomination. Gene Kelly, Ray McMurrey, Rhett Smith... these are well enough known in the Democratic party (even though one of them has run as a Republican and another was planning to do so as an Independent). But some BOR readers may not be as familiar with John Cornyn's primary opponent Larry Kilgore.

Larry Kilgore last ran in the Republican primary against Rick Perry (along with Rhett Smith actually) where he got 7.6% of the vote. (Rhett got 4.6%). Back then, his campaign website had an aborted fetus on the front page if I remember correctly. It's slightly toned down now, but he is featuring such lovely bizarre right wing bumper stickers like the one seen here. He also makes sure to note endorsements from "Christian Statesman" and "Gospel Proclaimers" on his website- admirable, but oddly worded.

And on the issues, I would be remiss if I didn't point out some key stances.

What do you think about the undeclared US war in Iraq?
I do not plan on voting for or against any US legislation not directly related to Texas Independence. The US war in Iraq is not a Texas problem it is a US problem. The US has a history of invading sovereign nations and Texas is one of them. Texas National Guard troops should immediately be released from US conscription by the Governor.

And beware of dating!

What are the skeletons in your closet?
From age 16 to 24 I dated and did not treat these ladies with respect. Physically I was virgin when I married at age 25, but I did not guard my heart. Dating is not wise!
I have repented of watching pornography on the TV and computer.

So while some ponder whether or not there is a debate among Rick Noriega and any of the colorful characters that have entered the race on our side since Mikal Watts exited, it begs the question...

Will John Cornyn debate Larry Kilgore on these important issues?

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Larry Kilgore will debate (0.00 / 0)

Dear Karl,

Thank you mentioning Larry Kilgore's candidacy for US Senate.

While the issues you mention are important and we are not going to evade them, we feel there are other issues of importance which this campaign can help bring to the public debate. One of those issues is illegal immigration which we hope the Cornyn campaign will want to discuss. Another issue is the need to protect and provide justice for all human beings including those still in their mother's womb. Larry Kilgore is calling for a Personhood Amendment to the Constitution of Texas.

So, as you can see, this campaign is no game and we are hoping John Cornyn will debate Larry Kilgore on all the important issues.

Angela Wittman
Campaign Coordinator
Larry Kilgore for US Senate

Texas independence!
Biblical standards!
LarryKilgore.com

Angela Wittman,
Campaign Coordinator

Larry Kilgore for US Senate

by: angelawittman @ Mon Jan 07, 2008 at 18:36:41 PM CST

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Just wanted to make sure you were aware (3.00 / 1)

This is a liberal website, and I'm pretty sure most everyone here considers Larry Kilgore to be somewhat of a joke. Not to be mean, but he's very extreme and what's more, the extreme of the other side of the political spectrum from us.

Considering that I know at least one of the main writers on this blog is gay, I don't think Kilgore's idea for executing gays is going to over well here...

"I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."- James A. Baldwin

by: Timothy @ Mon Jan 07, 2008 at 21:23:04 PM CST

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It's ok, I'll survive (3.00 / 1)

This may be Texas but it's not Iran.

But in all seriousness, I would like to know if Cornyn is debating Kilgore.

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Mon Jan 07, 2008 at 21:49:48 PM CST

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Cornyn debating Kilgore (0.00 / 0)

Dear Karl,

I will make a note to let you be one of the first to know if John Cornyn agrees to debate Larry Kilgore.

Angela Wittman,
Campaign Coordinator

Larry Kilgore for US Senate

by: angelawittman @ Mon Jan 07, 2008 at 22:00:44 PM CST

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I am aware... (0.00 / 0)

Dear Timothy,

I am aware of the political climate here. The truth is Mr. Kilgore and I probably agree with some of the views and opinions expressed on this forum.

Thank you to the Burnt Orange staff for extending hospitality to Mr. Kilgore and myself.

Angela Wittman,
Campaign Coordinator

Larry Kilgore for US Senate

by: angelawittman @ Mon Jan 07, 2008 at 21:57:07 PM CST

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Always welcome (0.00 / 0)

There are a few conservative commenters on BOR. We are also open to discussion, including that with those who are not of like mind (though granted we have a higher tolerance for heated discussion among our own than with others). Debate over differences in issues and policy are certainly acceptable as that is what a public forum is about.

Of course, we come to that with the understanding that this is still a partisan site. :)

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Mon Jan 07, 2008 at 22:01:02 PM CST

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Oh please.... (0.00 / 0)

....let them put Kilgore and Cornyn on the same stage together.

by: TexasAdam @ Mon Jan 07, 2008 at 19:33:55 PM CST

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WOW!~!~! (0.00 / 0)

As a Catholic Priest I can appreciate the proper place of religion. However, upon visting the Kilgore website I was sure that I heard the all too familiar 'Twilight Zone' theme music! I felt as though I had stepped into that proverbial

"Dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind, a place of things and ideas, a place between the pit of Man's fears, and the summit of his knowledge."

I can appreciate Kilgore's standing by his convictions; however, the idea that he is even a minuscule contender in the GOP Primary is laughable! Even though the GOP is the lap dog of Evangelical Christianity it still knows when it has found a "fundamentalist wacko". I agree with the previous poster...

OH PLEASE put Cornyn and Kilgore on the same stage together!

I could use a good laugh.

Padre Cody+

by: FrCodyBlair @ Tue Jan 08, 2008 at 11:54:15 AM CST

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Funny (0.00 / 0)

I met Larry Kilgore at a Restaurant in Dallas. Mohica's I believe. He was speaking with Log Cabin Republicans.

Cough "Log Cabin" means gay if you didn't know. So the idea that he wants to execute gays is a bit extreme I'd imagine.

by: mavtek @ Wed Feb 27, 2008 at 16:22:09 PM CST

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