Trump’s rise; GOP chair; sheriff; Texas Supreme Court; district court; House District 94; Rubio or Kasich; Pope and Trump

Trump’s rise

In her Friday column (“Trump’s political rise is mostly about what he is not”), Cynthia Allen missed the reason for Donald Trump’s rise in the presidential race, just like most pundits who don’t get it.

On immigration, he’s the only candidate who will control our borders, something that most Americans believe will not happen without him.

The national debt is a threat to our way of life. Trump knows how the financial system works and will use it to our advantage. We’ll not be outsmarted again on financial deals. His plan brings manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.

He believes in strength through the power of our military. He will replace Obamacare with a better system, making insurance more competitive across state lines.

On education, he’ll return control to the local school districts. And political correctness will be gone and dead with Trump!

Although Trump is my fourth choice for president, I feel that the Friday article by Patrick Healy of The New York Times had it wrong.

Healy accused Trump of “his most audacious attack yet on a revered public figure” after Trump called “disgraceful” the pope’s suggestion that Trump “is not a Christian.”

As I recall, God is the only one who’s supposed to pass judgment.

The pope first attacked Trump. Trump was only defending himself. Doesn’t he have that right?

Trump saying the pope is “disgraceful” and “unbelievable” is not an attack but a defense.

Also the pope hypocritically said we should not build walls but bridges. Isn’t the Vatican surrounded by tall walls with heavy security and surveillance?

We must understand that the pope is a human, a highly religious Christian leader, but not a saint.

GOP chair

I fully support David Wylie for chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party.

David Wylie has been very helpful to me in obtaining filtered walk lists for my precinct (3384). He has always responded to my questions in a timely and efficient way.

It’s my opinion that he will make an outstanding Republican county chairman.

Please join me in voting for my friend and fellow Southlake resident Tim O’Hare for Tarrant County Republican Party chairman.

I know Tim personally through his involvement in our community, and professionally, as we are both attorneys. I believe that Tim will be an excellent leader for the Tarrant County Republican Party.

Tim’s experience in local government and his track record as a city leader demonstrate his qualifications and abilities to lead the Tarrant County Republican Party.

Early voting has started and continues through Friday. Election day is March 1. Vote Tim O’Hare for Tarrant County Republican Party chair.

Sheriff

Tarrant County sheriff candidate Bill Waybourn says he has taught concealed-handgun license classes to more than 20,000 people.

The Texas Department of Public Safety reports 937,419 licensees.

Waybourn taught more than 2 percent of all licensees, or better than one out of 50?

Um — really?

Texas Supreme Court

Voters should look for experienced Texas Supreme Court candidates who will uphold precedent and maintain a hardworking court. That is my friend, Justice Debra Lehrmann, who was appointed to the court by Gov. Rick Perry.

She is a hardworking and respected justice with impeccable credentials. She’s written two legal treatises used regularly by judges and attorneys as guides for understanding the law.

A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, she spent 22 years as a Tarrant County family court judge. She is a legal scholar who does not bring political activism to her decisions.

District court

District Judge R.H. Wallace has just received the highest rating from the Tarrant County Bar Association.

As the district clerk, I have a unique view of judges from inside. I have no obligation to support any incumbent judge, but I strongly urge Republican primary voters to re-elect Wallace.

Not only is Wallace a fair judge, but he has distinguished himself in the legal community since he was appointed by the governor.

Please vote for Judge R.H. Wallace.

House District 94

Tony Tinderholt is more than a conservative.

He knows he has an obligation to represent the people. I admire his intellect and firm grasp of issues. He is urbane and polished without sinking to a boorish level.

Tinderholt will continue to earn respect, and his past military bearing is evident.

I am glad he is willing to serve as state representative in Arlington’s District 94.

Rubio or Kasich

The first president I voted for was Dwight Eisenhower. I’m one of the old guys.

I’ve voted in every election since, and have been proud to live in a country where even my vote is counted.

This year, for the first time, I may have to sit it out. With a pathological liar and a bombastic fool as the top runners who might end up being the only two choices, that leaves me with no choice.

On Super Tuesday, I will cast my vote either for Marco Rubio or John Kasich, who seem to be the only Republican candidates who make any pretense of sticking to issues.

That vote will probably be lost, but we continue to soldier on.

Pope and Trump

I was disappointed to see the news using only Pope Francis’ contentious comment during his Mexico trip.

I am not Roman Catholic. I am, however, a Christian who is concerned when words are taken out of context to make them sound controversial. The media is destroying civility.

As for Donald Trump, his plan to build a 25-foot concrete wall along our borders is laughable and a waste of funds.

This story was originally published February 24, 2016 at 5:49 PM with the headline "Trump’s rise; GOP chair; sheriff; Texas Supreme Court; district court; House District 94; Rubio or Kasich; Pope and Trump."