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The diminishing sway and coordination of the various Tea Party factions has had an effect on 2018 GOP primary races. Most of them are Establishment Republicans versus slightly-less-Establishment Republicans. Following the 2016 election season that didn’t treat conservatives very well, they seem hesitant to throw their hats back in any races.
An exception has popped up in San Antonio, Texas. Despite a flurry of Republicans entering the race for the seat of retiring Representative Lamar Smith, a known conservative name has joined the fray. Chip Roy, the former Chief of Staff for Ted Cruz and more recently the director for the Center for Tenth Amendment Action at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, is bringing his distinct brand of conservatism to town.
Chip Roy, former chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz, is running for Congress
Roy’s campaign is being staffed by a number of Cruz veterans. They include Jason Johnson, the chief strategist for Cruz’s 2016 presidential campaign; John Drogin, the campaign manager for Cruz’s 2012 U.S. Senate bid; and Jordan Berry, another alum of Cruz’s 2012 bid.
Since Smith announced his retirement, more than a dozen Republicans have lined up for the seat. Some of the more prominent names include state Rep. Jason Isaac of Dripping Springs, ex-Bexar County GOP Chairman Robert Stovall and former U.S. Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco of San Antonio.
My Take
This site favors the rise of the Federalist Party, as do I. My attachment to the Republican Party ended last year, but until the Federalists are putting out candidates, I have to jump on the opportunity to support constitutional conservatives like Roy. I’ve followed him since before his stint with Cruz and, unlike some of his former bosses, he’s stayed consistent with his conservative stances. His leadership at the TPPF was exemplary. I’d love to see him in the House of Representatives.
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He is running in my district. Thanks for the heads up.