Hutchison campaign visits Laredo
By
Ray Gomez
Story Created:
Aug 20, 2009
Story Updated:
Aug 20, 2009
We begin with today's campaign stop by senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.
The senator arrived in Laredo this morning...
On a 19 city tour to rally support for herself in the republican primary for Texas governor.
Speaking in downtown Laredo at La Posada before a group of supporters...
Hutchison briefly touched on her platform.
She’s calling TX-dot arrogant and saying the Trans-Texas corridor is dead idea.
The senator says a term limit for the governor's office needs to be set at eight years. And 14 years of governor Rick Perry is something Texas can't afford.
She also talks about improving education...
So more students will make it to college and get better jobs.
Governor Perry says Hutchison has been in Washington for too long.
Other critics are questioning her disapproval of supreme court justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Republican candidate for governor:
“A lot of people are saying you're not appreciating the Hispanic voter by voting no for Sotomayor. What would you say to that? A: I would say that was based on a difference of judicial principals but she's a fine person and I think that my record in appointing Hispanic judges speaks for itself. Thirty percent of all the federal judges who will be able to rise to the ranks possibly to the Supreme Court have been Hispanic and they've been wonderful qualified Hispanic judges."
Hutchison also says she will fight the government take over of health care while she's still in the senate.
Coming up tonight on Pro 8 News we'll hear more from senator Hutchison and what some local leaders are saying about her bid for office.
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1stepforward3steps back said on Monday, Aug 24 at 2:20 PM
I heard the news today...Oh Boy, adverstisers pulled out of Becks Fox Noise Hate Channel.... Who could have seen this coming?
28196731Nothing said on Monday, Aug 24 at 12:49 PM
What has Mrs. Huchinson done for Laredo? Nothing! When local and state law enforcment needed money to protect the border, all she did was what our illustrious Congressman Cuellar did, NOTHING! She and Henry love photoops and send everyone home thinking they're doing something! On the other hand, our Governor Rick Perry stood his ground and helped. Please Mercurio what are you doing standing there;? trying to intimidate that the PATRON system is ALIVE and WELL and still owns Laredo!
281919331stepforward3stepsback said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 2:39 PM
Ms Hutchinson made the biggest mistake of alligning herself with the smiling lady and Merc. I like Merc myself. I don't know why he sides with Betty? As for Belmares, He may have done some good with District VI, which is a developing district. How he would have faired at other districts that are already developed? We don't know. I feel that he wouldn't have been able to amount to much. Ms Hutchinson, if you really want Laredos vote get yourself away from Betty, Merc and Belmares. Good luck.
28155842curious teacher said on Friday, Aug 21 at 3:01 PM
Isn't H. Cavazos suppose to be working in the morning? LISD payroll right? What's up with that?
28079107Wayne said on Thursday, Aug 20 at 10:51 PM
Merc looked so cute masquerading as a republican with Betty as a whining cheerleader. And of course Belmares has always been a closet republican since running for public office....welcome back to the fold.
28045886"Big O" Orestes said on Thursday, Aug 20 at 9:30 PM
It's so nice seeing all the local democrats kissing Kay's behind!
28042961No reason said on Thursday, Aug 20 at 8:27 PM
Why get mad about her not voting for Tacomayor.If it would have been a popular vote by Americans,she probably would have got 10% of the vote,and half of that would have been illegals in Texas voying.
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