All Entries in the "Endorsements" Category
Democracy for America Endorses Hank
DFA: “Hank Gilbert is a real grassroots progressive. He came up short in his 2006 race for Agriculture Commissioner, but he never stopped fighting for Texas — traveling across the state to stand up for Texans’ rights.”
The Houston Chronicle Endorses Hank Gilbert For Agriculture Commissioner
“…the Chronicle recommends native Houstonian and longtime Northeast Texas rancher Hank Gilbert. (Kinky Friedman’s jokey candidacy does not deserve serious consideration.)”
San Angelo Standard-Times Endorses Hank
“East Texas rancher Hank Gilbert knows the issues better than his opponent, entertainer and 2006 independent gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman.”
Bryan-College Station Eagle Endorses Hank Gilbert; Brings Endorsement Number To 54
“If elected, Gilbert said he wants to do a better job marketing Texas agriculture, creating a demand for Texas-branded products. He said the commission must be a better watchdog on food safety. Even if he had a legitimate opponent, Gilbert would stand out. He is knowledgeable and passionate about Texas agriculture.”
Hank Gilbert Gets Two More Important Endorsements: Seen As The Superior Candidate For Ag Commissioner
Austin, TX// Hank Gilbert’s campaign for the Democratic nomination for Commissioner of Agriculture received another boost today in the form of two important editorial endorsements. Both the Austin Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News endorsed Hank over his opponent, entertainer Richard ‘Kinky’ Friedman.
The Austin Chronicle Endorses Hank
He brings with him the same constructive and creative solutions to supporting Texas agriculture – from eminent domain reform to bioenergy production – that he presented when he ran in 2006, and incumbent Republican Todd Staples has yet to present a single policy that approaches Gilbert’s proposals.
Three Wise Men Support Hank
Gilbert is running again and his opposition is Kinky Friedman. Given that information, I almost feel I don’t need to say much more. Hank is the only real Democrat and this race, but he’s also a good candidate. When he ran back in 2006, he carried 46 counties in Texas, many of which had not been carried by a Democratic candidate in years.
Texas Liberal Blog Supports Hank
Mr. Gilbert has extensive education and experience in agriculture. Mr. Gilbert is committed to making the Texas Department of Agriculture a friend of the small Texas farmer. Mr. Gilbert will advocate for small Texas farmers. Mr. Gilbert is an energetic campaigner who will work to help elect Democrats throughout Texas.
Bay Area Houston Blog Endorses Hank
Hank Gilbert is a great example of a Democrat fighting for those who need help against out of control elected officials and overwhelming corporate influence. Unlike his opponent, Hank knows which end of the cow to feed and the roles and responsibilities of the Agriculture Commission.
In the Democratic primary, Hank is the only choice.
The Texas Cloverleaf Blog Endorses Hank
I would rather have the guy who was a school teacher and a rancher deciding how our agriculture is promoted in Texas. That would be Hank Gilbert.
Hank Gilbert’s momentum continued through the weekend, as he won two big endorsements in the Democratic Primary.
Ag. Comm.Candidate Hank Gilbert recently won two big endorsements over the weekend … the Texas AFL-CIO’s COPE Endorsement and the coveted APC (Austin Progressive Coalition) endorsement.
Overwhelming Support for Hank Gilbert Continues To Grow
Hank is continuing to pick up near unanimous support from his fellow Democrats. His endorsements come from all over the state and represents what Gilbert refers to as “serious mainstream Democrats.”
A Note from Hank: Ready to Fight
I am one of those people. Just like each and every one on this list, I get up every morning and earn a living. I decided to run because Texas deserves better.
