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The State’s Poor and Hungry Deserve Better: Staples Provides Little Hope
“Using the hungry as a tool to garner votes is about as low as it gets,” said Hank Gilbert, “especially when its done to cover up our state’s fiscal mismanagement.”
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.)”
Statement by Hank Gilbert Regarding the Texas Lawsuit Against the EPA
“an inexcusable waste of money we don’t have since we are facing a budget, largely the responsibility of these men, that will be in deficit in the next biennium to the tune of $15-20 billion.”
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 Lays Out His Endorsements: Over 50 And Counting
Austin, TX//Candidate for Agriculture Commissioner Hank Gilbert has received more than 50 endorsements from across the state as early voting is set to begin. The endorsements represent an overwhelming show of support for the candidate from a broad array of Democrats.
Mr. Gilbert said, “I’m extremely happy about the show of support. Not only [...]
Hank Gilbert Statement on Todd Staples’ Self Promotion with Tax Dollars
Staples misspent money that could have gone to feed children just to make sure everyone knew he was the Commissioner running the program.
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.
Kinky Helping Rick Perry…Again
“We knew that Kinky’s baggage would be used to damage the Democratic ticket by suppressing minority turnout,” said Gilbert campaign consultant Mike Lavigne referring to questionable comments in the candidate’s recent past. “But we didn’t expect him to dismiss the Democratic gubernatorial nominee before there even was one.
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.”
Gilbert continues to lead on transportation funding
I intend to tell the Committee that we can solve the transportation crisis in this state, in a fiscally responsible way, without having to sell off our roads to private and foreign companies or incur crushing debt.
Gilbert Criticizes Staples’ Delay In Ascertaining Fuel Standards
“Why wasn’t this a lobby priority for him during the 2007 session? Why was it, like biofuels, something he didn’t act on until he’d been in office for two years?”
Gilbert Recieves Endorsements from Key Democratic Groups and Elected Officials
Hank’s campaign to restore competence to the office of Commissioner of Agriculture is gaining momentum daily.
Gilbert Files For Agriculture Commission Seat
Touts Experience In Industry, Stopping TTC As Key Points That Will Help Him Beat Friedman, Staples
