Ciro Rodriguez

From Eric Dondero: Chet Edwards is on the ropes. Edwards has represented a central Texas district for over 20 years. Early on in his career he did well at pretending to be a moderate. But since the 1990s, he's let his liberal side shine. In 1996, when Ron Paul first ran for Congress, it was Edwards who went on the attack accusing Paul in the pages of Austin American-Statesman of being a gun nut with ties to extremist groups. Since, then his voting record reflects more of a Nancy Pelosi style...Read Full Story

From Eric Dondero:Democrat Congressman Ciro Rodriguez of San Antonio has some anger management issues. Last week at a meeting with constituents at a local Mexican restaurant, Rodriguez lashed out at a lady who asked him a question. Being challenged by an attendee on the accuracy of his CBO numbers, he banged his stack full of papers on a table in front of her, and said:"Let me finish, otherwise... if you're not willing to dialogue then... Ma'am don't accuse me of not saying the truth... It's...Read Full Story

From Eric Dondero:RedState reports that embattled Democrat Congressman Ciro Rodriguez from San Antonio, running behind GOPer Quico Canseco, let his campaign website expire. In its place is a site promoting Republican paraphenalia. This image is what one sees if they click on to cirorodriguez.com. Also, accompanying the image, advertisements for Yard Signs and American Flags. Reached for a comment by Libertarian Republican, Communications Director for the Republican Party of Texas Bryan...Read Full Story

A group of HRC activists and their allies visited Rep. Ciro Rodriguez’s north side office last week to ask for his support for H.R. 3017 — the fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Those in attendance included HRC Governors Elizabeth Schleigh and George Page, Steering Committee members Lauryn Farris, Gayl Newton, Christopher Forbrich and HRC member Michelle Meyers. Also attending were: a professor from UTSA, a community activist from his district and a straight ally. They...Read Full Story

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