Statement by Commissioner Michael Williams on Senator Hutchison's decision to stay in the Senate

March 31, 2010

“On December 16, 2008, I began my campaign for the U.S. Senate to succeed Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, as she had pledged to resign her seat. Today, Senator Hutchison announced she will not be resigning her seat in the U.S. Senate.

“I have said from the beginning, I will be a candidate for this seat whenever it comes up. The past 15½ months, we have amassed an unparalleled amount of support for my candidacy for the Senate. I ask those tens of thousands who have signed on to help our campaign to be ready to get to work, helping us elect conservatives in Texas and all across America in 2010.

“With cap and trade looming in the wake of the disastrous health care bill that was recently passed, it is more important than ever that Texans band together to explain to the people in Washington how harmful even more government power grabs will be to our economy and our ability to create jobs. I will continue to be a strong voice on these issues.

"The people of Texas who elected Senator Hutchison also elected me to the Texas Railroad Commission. I have an important job to do, guiding the Texas energy industry. While the timeline for this race has been extended, I will continue going about the job I was elected to do: ensuring Texans have abundant supplies of affordable, clean, reliable and safe energy.”

Comments

Guy Mar 31, 2010

We're waiting for ya in DC, need ya ASAP.

James Marshall Mar 31, 2010

Commissioner Williams, while it saddens me to say so, I'm not surprised by Senator Hutchison yet again going back on her word. I wouldn't let myself believe she was going to do anything but resign; even after she pushed her resignation to a later date, and then did it again.

I remain overjoyed at the idea of you representing the great state of Texas in the United State Senate. What a voice against "cap-and-tax" we would have had in you sir!!

Senator Hutchison has showed her true colors and that she will continue to do what she feels is best for Senator Hutchison, regardless of the fact the people of Texas (who overwhelmingly REJECTED her candidacy for governor) are ready for her to come home. (I guess the whole "coming home for my family" thing went right out the window).

Again, I remain hopeful, enthusiastic and committed to your candidacy and can't wait to get to work (or continue to work) on your behalf.

As always, I will keep you in my prayers as you are not only what this State needs, but, in fact, what the Country needs.

May God bless you.

Texas Conservative Mar 31, 2010

Commissioner Williams, we're ready for you to win the Senate seat in 2012 whenever it comes up.

KBH is likely to retire regardless.

Greg Chapman Apr 17, 2010

I believe you possess leadership this country needs. But, please don't laugh; maybe Senator Hutchison's actions are for the best. If there is any chance you would consider the Libertarian party. Would it not be better to fight an impossible uphill fight on the right side of the issues than settle for victory with a party that has compromised away its soul? I thank you for your time and look forward to seeing you in Washington - hopefully in the right party!

Martin Jul 20, 2010

I wasn't surprised by Senator Hutchison's sense of self-importance. We need to fire this RINO. I'm proud to be a volunteer for your campaign, so I hope you let us know if there's anything we can do to help between now and 2012.

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