The Taxpayers Alliance for Good Government will have a GOP candidate forum Saturday, Feb.23 at Palmer High School’s auditorium. Starts at 7 p.m.
Like the Feb. 9 set-up, Midlothian Councilman Ken Chambers will moderate; candidates are given five-minute introductions followed by a Q&A from the audience. However, questions will be screened by Chambers before they are asked.
Candidates that are invited:
Precinct 1 Commissioner
Dennis Robinson - I
David Land
Bob Polley
Precinct 1 Constable
Ben Fry - I
Jim Pharr
Sheriff
Johnny Brown
James Ledbetter
Steve McKinney
DA
Rodney Pat Ramsey
Joe Grubbs - I
Attention Ennis Daily News: A special table will be reserved for your reporter(s).
8 Comments
February 20, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Has not TAGG already named their candidate endorsements?
Why would the others participate?
February 20, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Several candidates have voiced the same concern for not appearing. TAGG may endorse a candidate, but the people are the deciding factor at the voting polls.
I personnally believe candidates not appearing exhibit a disrespect to the people. The people want the opportunity to meet the candidates and ask questions.
I have assured all the candidates that questions will be screened and only appropriate questions will be asked.
February 21, 2008 at 12:37 am
We haven’t endorsed in the Precinct 1 races yet.
February 21, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Personally I think a TAGG endorsement is the kiss of death.
February 21, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Ken, if you want to meet the candidates and ask questions, why not show up to a legitimate forum? Like the one at the Waxahachie Civic Center on Monday.
February 21, 2008 at 10:15 pm
I was there. I have nothing but respect for the candidates. I know the stress working a campaign. I have spoken personally with the majority of the candidates who stated that the TAGG forum on Fedruary 9th was conducted profesionally, and they will attend the upcoming forums on 2/23 and 3/3.
February 22, 2008 at 8:32 am
The TAGG forum is like me requesting to have a forum in my back yard and expecting candidates to show up.
February 22, 2008 at 8:35 am
It is imperative that taxpayers and citizens of Ellis County pay special attention to endorsements of groups such as TAGG.
Why is it when a group comes forward and tries to make some positive changes in regard to government accountability, they (perhaps candidates?) are TAGGed a “kiss of death”?
On the statewide elections, voters should be checking out the political contributions of our candidates…and their voting record of various bills. It is easy to see who is being “bought off” by big business and special interests and who is truly representing the people. I will be voting accordingly.
We encourage people not to vote blindly!
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