The Daily Texan Endorses John Courage CD TX-21

by: sonia on Mon Oct 23, 2006 at 10:09:48 AM CDT

The Daily Texan 2006 Endorsements 10/23/06
U.S. Representative, District 21
John Courage
If this race seems familiar, it’s because it took place four years ago. Incumbent Lamar Smith won in a landslide against Courage in 2002. A lot has changed since then, however, and Smith’s less-than-admirable ties with Tom Delay and Karl Rove, coupled with an irredeemably partisan voting record (including cheerleading the War in Iraq and an "F" rating from the National Education Association), are ample cause for his removal. Smith’s nationalistic fervor against immigrants last spring, which included cosigning the bill which threatened to turn immigrants into felons, was a prime example of his willingness to manipulate controversial issues solely in the interest of political gain.

Democrat John Courage has come back strong with a commitment to reform. His progressive views on a national energy policy and the environment are what are needed to alleviate some of the critical ills facing the country. A former teacher who has fought on the side of higher education for nearly 30 years, Courage is the best candidate to represent the University’s interests in Washington. The Texan emphatically endorses John Courage for U.S. representative.

We couldn’t agree more.  John is the best candidate to represent the University’s interests in Washington.  Don't forget to vote early.  Early voting starts today.

In times like these Congress needs Courage!