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There is no doubt that to their ideology, soon after the election now. It simply demonstrates that the this is the direction and the result Joe attempted a massive tax increase, which consequences of elections are becoming Biden and running mate Kamala Harris was stopped by an ingenious procedural increasingly dire as Democrats become have designed for the SCOTUS. And move orchestrated by Commissioners emboldened by electoral victories they plan to achieve this by any means Radack and Cagle. The move was to advance and expand increasingly necessary. Both Biden and Harris refuse successful, and the tax increase was radical agendas. Those agendas, by to deny that they will “pack the court,” blocked because Republicans held two the way, can be found at every level of seats. But if Precinct 3 were to turn government, which requires vigilance blue, there would be nothing stopping up and down the ballot and is a topic It simply demonstrates that the Democrats from raising taxes at for exploration in the paragraphs will and spending money however they that follow. First we must heed the the consequences of elections please. For this reason and many more, journalistic caveat, “Don’t bury the are becoming increasingly it is critical that conservatives electTom lead,” which means that we must state dire as Democrats become Ramsey to replace Commissioner Steve up front what we hope you the reader Radack. takes away from this article. 1. This is emboldened by electoral Ramsey is a great candidate truly the most important election of victories to advance and with the experience to make a great our lifetime; 2. Every race on the ballot expand increasingly commissioner. Ramsey is a graduate of has consequences making it imperative Texas A&M who has a long track record to vote from the top of the ballot to radical agendas. of improving the safety, infrastructure, the bottom and; 3.There is no straight livability, and financial health of the ticket voting, which means voters must communities he serves. An award- vote for each race individually (no more which means they would dilute the winning civil engineer turned senior “press one and you’re done”) although conservative votes on the high court executive and public servant,Tom has every candidate’s party affiliation will by adding six more justices. By adding led companies, a city, and key action be listed next to his or her name. young, liberal jurists to the Court, they groups. Since his election as Mayor of could change the political direction Spring Valley in 2011, Tom has reduced STARTING AT THE TOP of the nation for decades. This point the city’s tax rate by 21%, while investing The top priority for most voters alone makes the re-election of Donald more than $38 million in infrastructure. on both sides during this election will Trump critical to our nation’s future With an unmatched record of undoubtedly be their vote for President and one which should motivate every achievement and experience, Tom of the United States. Conservative conservative voter to jump from their Ramsey is far and away the best choice voters (Trump voters) understand the beds to rush to the nearest polling to replace outgoing Commissioner Steve importance of this. They understand location. Radack. the stakes are high and include the reopening of our economy, getting BOTTOM OF THE BALLOT, LAW AND ORDER BUT A TOP PRIORITY Americans back to work, keeping 2020 has been a chaotic year that our military and law enforcement One of the most critical races on has tested the criminal justice system. communities strong and supported, the ballot is at the bottom. That race is There have been riots, looting, assaults maintaining our border security and the one to replace outgoing Precinct 3 and murder in the name of racial so much more. But perhaps the Commissioner Steve Radack, and it has justice. The war on cops has never been highest priority at stake is maintaining massive consequences. In 2018, thanks more extreme. Some have suggested the integrity of the U.S. Supreme in large part to straight ticket voting, defunding the police or slashing their Court and ensuring its trend toward a Democrats ousted County Judge Ed budgets as they did in Austin. If nothing conservative majority. A leftist Court Emmett and Precinct 2 Commissioner else it has proven that conservatives would certainly ensure a weakening, Jack Morman and took control of support law enforcement, while liberals if not destruction, of the Second Harris County Commissioner’s Court, turn their backs on them, and remain 3 ~ CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 This fall, stand with me and stand up for Texas values Cut Property Taxes Increased Funding for Our Local Public Schools Strengthening the Economy Helping Texans Get Back to Work EARLY VOTING: October 13th - 30th ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3rd LarryTaylor.com Texas Senator POL. AD. PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF LARRY TAYLOR 4 ~ ENDORSEMENT EDITORIAL (CONTINUED) content to watch society burn. 2020 election to the 133rd District Court. rising quickly to become the Chief has shown how important it is to Dean’s experience, both as an attorney Felony Prosecutor in the Child elect public officials who stand for and as a judge, makes her eminently Exploitation Division and over the law enforcement and the rule of law. qualified to serve the community once Internet Crimes Against Children On this year’s ballot Harris County again in the criminal justice system. (ICAC) Division, where she directed conservatives can vote for judges, a Dean is emblematic of the Republican the work of multi-agency task forces district attorney, constables, justices judicial candidates on the ballot, all of from federal, state and local agencies. of the peace and a sheriff who will whom will be excellent judges. Mary Nan Huffmanis a tough former ensure that our criminal justice system Law enforcement and the judiciary prosecutor with the experience and protects our citizens. are two cogs of the criminal justice tough-on-crime attitude Harris County On the front end of the criminal machine. One has little effect citizens need at the Harris County justice system are our law enforcement without the other. Bridging the gap D.A.’s Office. There is no doubt she officials, who enforce the laws and between those is the Harris County will have no qualms about calling out apprehend those who would break District Attorney who is responsible the radical left including judges and those laws. This year we have for taking those apprehended by law members of Commissioners Court. two exemplary Constables up for enforcement and prosecuting them Rounding out the bottom of the re-election: Precinct 4 Constable Mark within the judiciary. Unfortunately ballot is former Harris County District Herman and Precinct 5 Constable Ted for Harris County citizens, the current Clerk Chris Daniel who, like many Heap. Mark Herman’s career with the District Attorney Kim Ogg has been Republicans, was tossed from office in Precinct 4 Constable’s Office began obstructed in her ability to keep violent 2018 in a Democrat wave. Daniel was in 1986 as a patrol deputy. Herman offenders off the streets due to the an exemplary District Clerk who is now climbed the ranks, with running for Harris County Tax distinction, first to sergeant, Assessor-Collector. As District then lieutenant and finally Clerk, Daniel relied heavily on assistant chief before being technology to modernize the appointed as the Precinct 4 office, which he will surely Constable in 2015, where he duplicate at the tax office, has earned the respect of his which is responsible for vehicle deputies and the community. registrations, collecting property Ted Heap was elected Precinct taxes and maintaining the 5 Constable in 2016 with an voter rolls. Running alongside overwhelming 88% of the Daniel is another former office vote, leaving little doubt about holder Stan Stanart looking to his credentials.