Texas State Board of Education and the ABC's
State Board of Education candidate Thomas Ratliff picked up an endorsement today from House Appropriations Chair Jim Pitts (R-Waxahachie). The moderate Republican is challenging SBOE member Don McLeroy, the controversial, ultra-conservative former chair who famously pushed for schools to teach the "strengths and weaknesses" of evolution.
In the press release, Pitts said Ratliff "will bring a fresh perspective" to the board.
Pitts is the second big name to endorse Ratliff — the first being Brian McCall (R-Plano). Pitts and McCall were both active in the ABCs — Anybody But Craddicks — a more moderate Republican contingent that helped to unseat hard-right Speaker Tom ...
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It is important to note that Reps. McCall and Pitts competed against each other for the Speaker's chair, but both kept their campaigns above board and respectful. After the fact, the two of them have been able to put that behind them and work together in the best interests of the Texas House and the State of Texas. I am honored to have the support of both of them.
While we may not always agree with each other, the GOP is big enough to have disagreements without ripping each other apart. It is what Ronald Reagan called upon us to do with his 11th commandment.
Thanks for continuing to cover the race Abby!