I’m not fond of endorsements from famous or connected people. I’ve written about that before. But I do support endorsements from grassroots voters who do their homework and research candidates. In that same blog post, I said “The only endorsement worth anything is that of the voters, your endorsement. You have the power. Don’t be swayed by a list of allegedly important names.“
Y’all know I do my homework. I teach a “Data & Research” class. I authored a PPT on how to research candidates.
I’m strongly endorsing Aaron Reitz for Attorney General. Not only is he Ken Paxton’s choice for the next AG, but he has the tenacity, core values, and strength of character to protect Texas and to manage over 4,000 employees.
Three of the four candidates running for TX Attorney General are legislators. I’ve not written about it in detail, but I’ve been vocal about most legislators not making good executives. The skill set is very different.
To net it out: legislators have to convince others to join them in supporting a bill; they have to compromise; they count votes. Executives have to be able to make decisions after gathering facts. They have to think strategically… play chess… and be many moves ahead of their opponents.
That’s the thinking needed for an effective Attorney General. There is only one candidate in this race that has that capability: Aaron Reitz.
Mayes Middleton
Mayes, calling himself MAGA Mayes, has told you that because he helped push a MAGA agenda through the legislature, he should be AG. No, that just shows he shares Trump’s opinions. It shows he can count votes. It doesn’t show he can execute when the going gets tough.
Joan Huffman
Joan cites her prosecutorial and judicial experience. That experience would serve her well working in the AGs office, but not as AG.
Chip Roy
My opinion of Chip Roy is that he’s a political opportunist. He says what he thinks voters want to hear. But a good look at his record shows otherwise. Roy supported Trump’s impeachment. He defended Liz Cheney.
And, in December 2024, Trump posted on Truth Social:
In case you think that was a one-off, just a year earlier, Trump had posted:
My guess is that’s why Roy pivoted and decided to run for AG. He has name recognition and he wouldn’t have Trump after him. So beware the political person who pivots and changes positions with the wind, saying anything he thinks the voters want to hear. That’s the definition of political opportunist. That’s Chip Roy.
In case you don’t know Aaron or haven’t heard him speak, watch this video:
I hope you will join me (and Ken Paxton) in voting for Aaron Reitz for TX Attorney General.