2006 Candidate Report Card
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CorridorWatch.org is a non-partisan organization formed to educate and inform, not to participate in politics. CorridorWatch.org is not a political action committee (PAC) and therefore does not support or endorse candidates. However over our four year existence we have observed and interacted with many of the individuals who are on this November’s ballot. During this time we have developed informed opinions about these candidates. Our goal in presenting the following Report Card is to let you know how CorridorWatch.org feels these candidates reflect the beliefs and concerns of our members and others who are opposed to the Trans Texas Corridor. The following candidates have been graded on information available to CorridorWatch.org and reflect our assessment of their position on the Trans Texas Corridor and related issues such as tolling, toll conversion, private property rights and eminent domain taking for economic development. The grade also reflects the effectiveness (in our opinion) that the candidate would have in effecting positive change if elected. We recognize that these issues only represent one factor in the decision every voter makes when voting for a particular candidate. Where two candidates have been given the same grade it is because we feel that based on various factors, their expected impact with regard to the TTC issue if elected would be similar. CorridorWatch also feels strongly that the majority of the statewide office holders will be significantly impacted by the direction of the occupant of the governor’s office. Even the most ardent opponent will be challenged to make a significant change under a governor who champions the TTC. With different leadership some incumbent candidates who kept a “low profile” under Governor Perry can be expected to become advocates of change and join open opposition to the TTC.
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