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Let me just take a moment to say, that Ray fully deserves to be in public office and that I hope he considers running again, be it for local office or otherwise. For all the differences the campaigns may have had during the primary, I am humbled to see this post and our collective commitment to highlighting the huge differences we have with John Cornyn in our efforts to replace him this fall.
While I of course supported Noriega, Ray ran a positive campaign on the issues and I would be dishonest in saying that my head wasn't nodding from time to time listening to him speak. My personal hat off to him both as a teacher and a candidate.
~Karl-Thomas
McMurrey Statement on Primary Results
Expresses Thanks to Supporters; Endorses Noriega
Ray McMurrey issued the following statement regarding Tuesday's primary results:
Based on the results of the March 4th primary election, my candidacy for the 2008 Democratic nomination for United States Senator has ended. I gave my time, talent and treasure to this race. My campaign was always about the issues and ideas that will improve the daily lives of Texas families. My platform resonated across Texas, and I appreciate the many supporters who believed in me and my message. It is my hope the Democratic ticket will embrace single-payer health care, a strict timetable for withdrawal from Iraq and public financing of campaigns.
I wish to thank the wonderful people of Texas for the gracious reception and hospitality given to me. It was one of life's greatest experiences to travel this beautiful state, to hear Texans' concerns and hopes and to run as a Democrat.
I endorse Rick Noriega for the United States Senate. During this primary, Rick has always been a gentleman and shown kindness to me and my family. I have the highest respect for his military service to this country and his legislative experience in the Texas House of Representatives. Without reservation, I will lead a get-out-the-vote movement in my area to elect Rick Noriega.
Although elections should not be about money, we know the reality: John Cornyn has raised millions of dollars in campaign money from corporate interests that pollute the political process and betray the public interest. Mr. Cornyn epitomizes what is wrong with politics today. He is the reason why working-class Texans struggle daily and lose faith in the political process.
Texans need to rally around Rick at this time and help him accumulate the funds needed to take on John Cornyn. I urge all Texans to do what they can to help Rick end the Cornyn legacy of abusing Constitutional liberties and rights to privacy, betraying children by denying health benefits to hard-working families and deceiving this nation about the Iraq War. We must - and we can - do better.
Let's elect Rick Noriega in November! Start today by visiting his Web site, http://www.ricknoriega.com, and contributing now. |
