The current Chairman, Steve Munisteri, announced that he would be stepping down from the position because he is taking a leadership position on the team of Rand Paul as a Senior Adviser.
Today I informed the SREC that I will be stepping down on March 7th. I have done so, in part, in order to accept the position of Senior Advisor to Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky. Senator Paul shares my vision of promoting the conservative values of individual freedom, limited government, a strong national defense, and defense of the Constitution in each and every community in our country.
On Monday, January 26, the Collin and Denton Republican Parties hosted a joint candidate forum for those who are running for the Republican Party of Texas Chairman position. The forum was that of a conversation with the men who hope to fill the position.
Those running for the position are:
- RPT Treasurer Tom Mechler
- National Committeeman Dr. Robin Armstrong (current)
- Dallas County GOP Chair Wade Emmert (current)
- Harris County GOP Chair Jared Woodfill (former)
Below are the some topics discussed at the RPT Chairman Forum and tweeted statements from each candidate.
1) Fundraising for the Republican Party of Texas
Fundraising would be strength of mine because of the relationships nationally, in TX & grassroots Dr. Armstrong #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
As Dal. Chairman I have credibility w/candidates & donors and have proven it with actions as chair @WadeEmmert #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
We need to continue on the programs we have in TX & need to find Pioneers & the small base donors @woodfill #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
It’s about the Grassroots club that fund the party & will be in charge of the party w/their $ @tommechler #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
2) The time commitment that you can give to the Republican Party of Texas in the Chair position
Being a Chairman is a job that you do because you believe in the underlying cause & you’re always on @woodfill #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
I’m committed to being in Austin for a few days & traveling the state frequently Dr. Armstrong #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
My plan would be to come in on Mon & be available to travel the state from Wed onward @tommechler #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
I’m already doing many of the things, making calls, raising funds & such that the Chairman does @WadeEmmert #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
3) Working with the various groups within the Republican Party of Texas
Respecting the right for people to be a part of the Party is what I want to continue @tommechler #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
We need to work together, but not sacrifice our values for the sake of getting along @woodfill #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
Rs are not commodities & dont all believe the same but we need Party that work for everybody @WadeEmmert #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
It’s vital we dont compromise values on issues but we can convince people we are right on issues Dr. Armstrong #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
4) Chairing the world’s largest political convention fairly and time effectively. How would you run/improve the Platform process at the convention?
As platform Chair, its a very difficult to run the platform debate at the conventioin @tommechler #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
We someone who know how to run the process & can do it smoothly & fairly. I’ve don
[e] that in Dallas @WadeEmmert #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
Chair has the responsibility to champion & take Platform to every part of the State of Texas @woodfill #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
Platform could have Exec Summary of Platform but should remain strong & not watered down Dr. Armstrong #ChairmanForum #txgop #txcot
— Collin County GOP (@CollinGOP) January 27, 2015
Be sure to check out our Twitter wall for other statements from the candidates about the other topics discussed.
