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Submitted by john wertz on 2016-01-05 13:41:26

PROS

Consistently argues against "living" constitution
Recognized expert on Texas Constitution of 1876
In 2002, he was running for TX Supreme Court, filed a lawsuit over Texas judicial campaign restrictions
Also in 2002 campaign, came out against 1989 Robin Hood redistribution -
Supported parental notification in abortion of minors in campaign
Prior Upper Court experience (Tx. SC from 2002 to 2005)
Willing to go against establishment republicans - was opposed by establishment republican Rick Perry
Says Constitution most important in rulings, reflected by him while on TxSC
Says Legislative/Executive branches, both federal and state, are failing us on immigration. Lead attorney in IRCOT's state court challenge or providing tuition to illegals.
1992 filed law suit that was responsible for reforming the University of Texas racial discrimination of whites
Endorsed by several immigration groups
Claims SCOTUS opinion on gay marriage more recent mistake

CONS

For minimum state licensing of barbers, "to give public something to go on". (MCTP advocates respective trade group licensing).
Does not seem to have a web presence(website nor facebook page), nor a significant campaign for that matter, indicating he's just in the race to force a runoff.