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RELEASE from Huckabee for President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Media Contact:
Alice Stewart
Tel: 501-324-2008
NEWS RELEASE
Mike Huckabee endorsed by Texas
State Senator Dan Patrick
Little Rock, AR -- Former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential
Candidate Mike Huckabee has been endorsed by Texas State Senator Dan Patrick,
who is also a popular radio talk show host in Houston and a well-known
conservative Republican.
"I'm proud to have the endorsement of Dan Patrick. His record in the
Texas Senate and lowering property taxes is known far beyond the borders
of the Lone Star State ," Huckabee said. "As a popular talk-radio host,
Dan has used the airwaves to advance his Christian values while advocating
for a more principled government, lower property taxes, and improved border
security."
Patrick, who worked for CBS affiliate KHOU-TV, before starting a career
in talk radio at KSEV-AM in Houston , has been very active for conservative
causes.
"I have gotten to know Governor Huckabee over the past several months.
I have been impressed with his honesty, work ethic and determination to
fight for conservative principles," Patrick said. As a committed Christian,
I appreciate and respect his unabashed commitment to put God first in everything
he does. His stance on pro-life, pro-marriage and pro-family issues are
important to Texas . His understanding that the border must be secured
immediately, and that the issue of illegal immigration must be resolved
now, is one that resonates with all of us who believe this is the most
important issue we face today. I'm proud to endorse Governor Mike Huckabee."
Patrick wrote a Christian bestseller, The Second Most Important
Book You Will Ever Read, in 2002. The next year Patrick formed a 20,000-member
organization called CLOUT (Citizen's Lowering Our Unfair Taxes) that worked
to lower property taxes.
In 2006, Patrick was elected to the Texas State Senate with an overwhelming
69 percent majority. During the 80th Legislative Session, he succeeded
in permanently placing the creed, "In God We Trust" over the Senate chamber,
pushing open government legislation, forcing votes on lowered appraisal
caps and pushing bills that empower local law enforcement to stem the tide
of illegal immigration.
As a result of his success, Patrick received Texas District and County
Attorneys Association's Freshman of the Year Award and was recognized by
Texas Eagle Forum, the Texas Association of Business as well as the American's
for Prosperity for his conservative leadership.
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