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Gilbert talks issues facing agriculture
“Texans are leaving billions on the table for others to take,” Gilbert said. “It’s time we start collecting some of that.”
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.”
Ag Commissioner Hopeful Visits Athens
Gilbert is tired of seeing agricultural producers seeing so little of the profits, and the big money going out of state to businesses in places like Omaha and Kansas CIty, where their wrappers are slapped on Texas grown beef.
Hank Stops by Fox4 (SETX-TV) in Beaumont (video)
Excellent interview with Fox4 (SETX-TV) in Beaumont. Take a few minutes to watch, you’ll be glad you did.
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.”
Democratic hopeful Gilbert says Ag Department lacks leadership
Gilbert: “We’re on the verge of losing a lot of small family farms, and big ag is just waiting to snatch them up.”
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.”
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.
In ag race, Gilbert and Friedman square off for Democratic nomination
“I don’t think Kinky Friedman will ultimately be taken seriously because people do not seriously see him as agricultural commissioner,” said Ed Martin, former director of the Texas Democratic Party, who said he is not working for either campaign. Gilbert is “obviously qualified,” said Martin, and Democrats have a “better opportunity (in the general election) with somebody who could seriously address the issues with the office.”
Statement from Hank on Charlie Wilson’s Passing
“As it has to many East Texans, news of the death of Rep. Charlie Wilson came as a blow to me. His drive to free Afghanistan is a testament to the adage that one person can make a difference….”
‘Parasites’ must go, candidate contends
I don’t believe you should spend money you don’t have and i believe we should be better stewards with people’s tax dollars. Unfortunately, under the leadership of this current administration we have in Texas, we’ve done a terrible job at that.”
