SBOE Member's Client Shows Small World of Texas Politics
Michael Morton and Thomas Ratliff hit it off the first time they met for lunch in Longview to talk about the 2013 legislative session.
“It’s just that connection you have sometimes with people,” Morton said. “And you think, ‘This is going to work.’”
Morton, who spent nearly 25 years in prison for his wife’s murder before being exonerated last year, hired Ratliff to lobby legislators to pass new laws that hold prosecutors accountable for misconduct.
It turns out, though, that the two men have more than their affiliation with the GOP and a criminal justice cause in common ...
Comments (10)
Dave Mundy via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Ratliff is NOT a Republican. He simply claims membership.
Christine Carey via Texas Tribune on Facebook
"Thomas Ratliff, a lobbyist and State Board of Education member, has taken on exoneree Michael Morton as a client for the 2013 session."
“It adds integrity to the system.”
Ha ha ha ha ha ha. Maybe Thomas' brother Bennett Ratliff will take on government ethics and conflicts of interest if he's elected. Somebody call the Pied Piper already.
Sharon Richard via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Very disappointed when David Bradley was re-elected to SBOE.
Christine Carey via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Bennett's shifty "lifelong conservative" campaign is funded by his yella dog daddy via Texas Parent PAC. What a shameful joke on sleepy straight-ticket voters.
Christine Carey via Texas Tribune on Facebook
http://unworthybum.wordpress.com/2012/05/22/bennett-ratliffs-brother-thomas-conflicted-interests-ratliff-is-being-clever/
Dinah Miller
I am very glad to see Thomas Ratliff fight for justice. It is sad to see his enemies be against justice and the integrity of our court system.
Thomas' core convictions include a top notch public school education for his children and all Texas children.
Thomas won his seat in two Republican primaries, not in straight ticket voting as alleged by a misinformed commenter. Thanks to Thomas' dedication, our SBOE is not the laugingstock of the nation as it once was.
Dinah Miller via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I am very glad to see Thomas Ratliff fight for justice. It is sad to see his enemies be against justice and the integrity of our court system.
Thomas' core convictions include a top notch public school education for his children and all Texas children.
Thomas won his seat in two Republican primaries, not in straight ticket voting as alleged by a misinformed commenter. Thanks to Thomas' dedication, our SBOE is not the laughingstock of the nation as it once was.
Christine Carey via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Here's more on Thomas Ratliff: http://www.keepeanesinformed.com/booster_clubs.htm
Robert McCausland
Over half a century, having lived or worked in or traveled to nearly every state, I have never met a more honorable, ethical and honest man than Thomas Ratliff. I hope and pray that everyone who comments here will someday have the privilege of getting to know him as I have for more than a decade, and I know that those who do will agree. Thank you, Thomas, for your service!
Robert McCausland via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Over half a century, having lived or worked in or traveled to nearly every state, I have never met a more honorable, ethical and honest man than Thomas Ratliff. I hope and pray that everyone who comments here will someday have the privilege of getting to know him as I have for more than a decade, and I know that those who do will agree. Thank you, Thomas, for your service!