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March 2, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: judicial selection (3/2/2020)

Are judges our servants, or philosopher-kings?‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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February 28, 2020 at 12:06 PM

Texas Minute: 2/28/2020 | access

Compromising principles for political relevance...‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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February 27, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: 2/27/2020

Legislator cashing in with campaign cash‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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February 26, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: 2/26/2020

A constitutional crisis in our courts... And a disgraced speaker strikes again.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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February 25, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: 2/25/2020

Taxpayers and retired teachers scored a win. Good morning, Early voting for Texas’ March 3 primary continues through Friday. The endorsements of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility can be found on our website.Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Q…

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February 24, 2020 at 12:15 PM

Texas Minute: Big News (2/24/2020)

Big news about the future. Good morning, Today's Texas Minute is devoted to some horn-blowing and opportunity announcing. Put succinctly: Empower Texans is growing and expanding.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Monday, February 24, 2020 Modify your …

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February 21, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: 2/21/2020

Will lawmakers levy a tax on granny? Good morning,Our enemies are dangerous, but probably as much as our own pride.But first, here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Friday, February 21, 2020 Modify your email preferences. …

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February 20, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: 2/20/2020

Are judges in Tarrant County fleeing public accountability? Good morning, Why are judges in Tarrant County avoiding public scrutiny and accountability?Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Thursday, February 20, 2020 Modify y…

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February 19, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: Feb. 19, 2020

Elections have consequences. Just see what’s happening in Austin. Good morning, We are now accepting applications for our 2020 (paid) college summer fellowship program. More info below.Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  We…

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February 18, 2020 at 11:50 AM

Texas Minute: 2/18/2020

Out-of-state money pouring into Texas' GOP primaries... Good morning, Yesterday’s Texas Minute asked who your favorite president was... and we got answers!Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Modif…

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  Ross Kecseg · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 2:25 AM

Early voting begins tomorrow! 🇺🇸

Early voting for the March 3 primary election begins on February 18.   John,Tomorrow morning marks the beginning of early voting for the 2020 primary election. While Democrats in Texas will be trying to select which far-left presidential candidate they will…

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  Michael Quinn Sullivan · [email protected]

February 17, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: 2/17/2020

A quick look at the news and info of the day. Good morning, Today is President’s Day – who has been your favorite president, and why? I’ll publish a few of the best (and briefest) responses tomorrow.Early voting starts tomorrow for Texas’ March 3rd primary elec…

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February 14, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: 2/14/2020

Austin violence, illegal immigration, and flying pigs... Good morning –  I’ve spent some time thinking about just how subversive Jesus was in the face of the Roman Legion... by making pigs fly.Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan…

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February 13, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: 2/13/2020

Retired teachers are being taken for a ride in Texas. Good morning!Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Thursday, February 13, 2020 Update your email preferences.   Yes, Virginia, your new Democratic majority is …

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February 11, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: Feb. 11, 2020

Kay Granger caught in a costly lie. Good morning, Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Modify your email preferences.   U.S. Rep. Kay Granger has been caught lying about the tax-funded …

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February 10, 2020 at 11:45 AM

Texas Minute: 2/10/2020

10 questions for Republicans to consider... Good morning, We’re a week and a day from the start of early voting ahead of the primary election. Today's Texas Minute looks at the bottom of the Republican ballot.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Monday,…

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February 7, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: Feb. 7, 2020

Disrupting the status quo and subverting the establishment... Good morning,Nothing is as scandalous as a blind man who can suddenly see; except, perhaps, the subversive man who made it happen.But first, here is today’s Texas Minute...   – Michael Qu…

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February 6, 2020 at 12:10 PM

Texas Minute: 2/6/2020

We’re #17! We’re #17! Oh, wait... Good morning, Following the Super Bowl, you’ll notice the Chicago Bears haven’t been bragging about being rated #17 in the NFL. Our “pro-life” lawmakers in Texas should take note.Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Mi…

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February 5, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: 2/5/2020

Have the courage to choose truth! Good morning, Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Modify your email preferences.   “Socialism destroys nations, but always remember freedom unifies t…

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February 4, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: Feb. 4, 2020

Early voting starts in two weeks for the primary election! Good morning, Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Modify your email preferences.   When Texas Republicans go to the polls for …

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February 3, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: Feb. 3, 2020

Life and liberty in the Lone Star State! Good morning,Today’s Texas Minute introduces you to a new section at Texas Scorecard.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Monday, February 3, 2020 Update your email preferences.   This morning Texas S…

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January 31, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: Jan. 31, 2020

A quick look at the news and info of the day. Good morning,When given the choice of tip-toeing around the sensitivities of the political and religious elite of the day or exposing their rank hypocrisy, Jesus called them a “brood of vipers.”But first, here is to…

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January 30, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: 1/30/2020

Upsetting politicians fragile sensitivities. Good morning, In today’s Texas Minute you get a quick hit of the news and a dash of not-so-subtle snarkiness, then stick around to the end for a mea culpa.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Thursday, Januar…

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January 29, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: 1/29/2020

So, about that Blue Wave heading for Texas... Good morning, The Democrats’ hopes of a blue vanguard crashed against Republican reality in Fort Bend County last night. Oops. Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Wednesday, Jan…

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January 28, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: 1/28/2020

We’re being Californized... and people have noticed. Good morning, Texas is Californizing itself... and people have started to notice.Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Tuesday, January 28, 2020 Modify your email preferenc…

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January 27, 2020 at 12:10 PM

Texas Minute: no courage? | 1/27/2020

Grassroots activists want a special session. Good morning, We have a Republican president whose actions offer a clear distinction from the liberals seeking to take him out.President Trump has meaningfully delivered on the promises he has made: from renegotiatin…

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January 24, 2020 at 11:50 AM

Texas Minute: Jan. 24, 2020

When government is the savior, a cult of death and destruction is a step away. Good morning, Monday is International Holocaust Remember Day.Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Friday, January 24, 2020 Modify your email pref…

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January 23, 2020 at 5:05 PM

Google

Empower Texans has launched a new project: Texans for Courageous Courts. John,We’ve started hearing reports Google is putting emails from us and other conservative groups into the “spam” folders.One way to combat this... if you find you aren’t getting emails fr…

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January 23, 2020 at 12:10 PM

Texas Minute: Jan. 23, 2020

Special elections, endorsements, and more... Good morning, Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Thursday, January 23, 2020 Update your email preferences.   Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week,…

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January 22, 2020 at 11:05 AM

Texas Minute: 1/22/2020

If one lie doesn’t work, try another? Good morning, Today marks the 47th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade decision, which has resulted in the murder of more than 61 million babies. We must not remain silent when morality demands we protest thi…

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January 21, 2020 at 12:10 PM

Texas Minute: 1/21/2020

Tarrant County breaks with Abbott on refugee program. Good morning, Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Modify your email preferences.   Tarrant County commissioners voted unanimously t…

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January 20, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: judicial selection (1/20/2020)

Electing the judiciary... Good morning, There are some in Austin who want to rob Texans of their right to vote for judges. Today’s Texas Minute looks at the issues surrounding “judicial selection.”   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Monday, January 20,…

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January 17, 2020 at 12:11 PM

Texas Minute: great responsibility (1/17/2020)

$354,099 to win a state house seat?! Good morning, Turns out the advice Spiderman got from his uncle comes with a downside...But first, here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Friday, January 17, 2020 Update your email preferen…

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January 16, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: Jan. 16, 2020

Sometimes claims of fake news are the fake news... Good morning, Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Thursday, January 16, 2020 Update your email preferences.   A federal judge in Maryland, appointed by Presiden…

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January 15, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: 1/15/2020

Educate kids or employ adults? Good morning,Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Modify your email preferences.   Has the Texas Oil & Gas Association – under the direction of forme…

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  Tony McDonald · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Feedback on judicial races

Empower Texans has launched a new project: Texans for Courageous Courts. Dear John,For the 2020 election, Empower Texans has launched a new project: Texans for Courageous Courts.We are promoting courage on the bench—the courage to be judicially independent, the…

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  Michael Quinn Sullivan · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: Jan. 14, 2020

Patrick pushes back against Judicial Selection Commission. Good morning, Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Modify your email preferences.   Texas won’t continue participating in the r…

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January 13, 2020 at 11:10 AM

Texas Minute: Jan. 13, 2020

When will Texas ban this "sinful and tyrannical" practice? Good morning –Despite the widespread agreement of voters and taxpayers, the Texas Legislature has failed to ban this "sinful and tyrannical" practice. What is it? It's the focus of today's Texas Minute.…

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January 10, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: protected words (1/10/2020)

Stop electing judges?! Good morning,The printed word matters, and protecting our founding documents is a noble endeavor – a point driven home to me at Qumran near the Dead Sea.But first, here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  …

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January 9, 2020 at 11:50 AM

Texas Minute: 1/9/2020

New video explains taxpayer-funded lobbying. Good morning, Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Thursday, January 9, 2020 Modify your email preferences.   What is taxpayer-funded lobbying? Check out our animated,…

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January 8, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Texas Minute: Jan. 8, 2020

Young Conservatives of Texas release legislative ratings. Good morning!Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Modify your email preferences.   As we kick off the new year, we’re wanting t…

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January 7, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: Jan. 7, 2020

A democracy? Good morning, We are a republic, not a democracy. And there are some very important reasons why. But first, here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Update your email preferences.   …

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January 6, 2020 at 7:05 AM

Texas Minute: Inspiring Texans (1/6/2020)

Texans who inspire Texans! Good morning! As we embark on a new year, let me share with you those Texans who have inspired me and so many others in the fight for liberty. I am referring, of course, to the recipients of the Conservative Leader Award.   …

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January 3, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: Jan. 3, 2020

A quick look at the news and info of the day. Good morning,Today I reflect on how the remains of a once famous city serve as a poignant reminder about the fleeting nature of fame and glory.Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  …

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December 31, 2019 at 8:35 PM

Seat at the table?

A quick look at the year! John,I want to share with you our New Year’s Resolutions at Empower Texans. Communications experts say you should never repeat an accusation that is made against you. I hold to that as a good practice, but let me this one time repeat t…

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December 31, 2019 at 12:05 PM

Last Texas Minute... of 2019

Bonnen protected by “sweep-it-under-the-rug” committee. Good morning, As the hours count down on 2019, will you help us start 2020 off strong with a special contribution today of $25, $50, or $100?Here is the final Texas Minute of 2019.   – Michael …

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December 30, 2019 at 12:15 PM

Texas Minute: Looking back... (12/30/2019)

A quick look at the year’s most-read stories. Good morning! While there is still more than 24 hours left in the year, today’s Texas Minute looks back on Texas Scorecard’s most-read articles of 2019.   – Michael Quinn Sullivan  Monday, December 3…

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December 27, 2019 at 2:35 AM

Building an army

I know your inbox has been overflowing with requests from the leaders of various charitable causes seeking donations. John,As my colleague Ross Kecseg likes to say, “We get the government we tolerate.”By the looks of things, we’ve been tolerating way too much. Don’t t…

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December 24, 2019 at 5:05 PM

Joy to the World!

A quick look at the year! If one can get past the inflatable snowmen, tinsel, and wrapped presents, Christmas’ focus is on a baby in a manger. Yet this meager sign should point us to the true destination of the season’s joy. The coming of the Messiah was prophe…

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  Brandon Waltens · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 1:20 AM

Mystery box

Both the pro- and anti-bond PACs plan to contest the election in court December 26, 2019 Questionable Actions Taint Midland Bond ElectionBy Matt StringerMidland elections officials finally found 836 “missing” ballots from the November election afte…

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