Rowlett Tea Party Forum could be opportunity for us Dems…

[FloriTexan]

Perry declined to appear but Bill White will be there. Any dems in the area might want to come show their support for White and outshine the Tea Party.:

“The Rowlett TEA Party is presenting a non-partisan candidate forum on Saturday, September 25. Candidates for governor, Bill White and Kathie Glass, will attend (Perry declined), and a good representation of other races in our area. See the website listed for a complete list of candidates attending.

Meet and Greet the Candidates
Saturday, September 25
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
4405 Main Street,
Rowlett, TX 75088
…..”

From:
http://rowlettforum.suddenlaunch3.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&num=1284577921

[sonias]

1. Rubber Chicken Perry runs away once again

And this should be his turf right?

I hope Bill can hold keep this from being a bash-fest. He is certainly wading in deep waters...

[FloriTexan]

2. I don't know how deep the water is in Rowlett...

We're a small burb but the TP is really making an effort here. Maybe I'll go and wear my Obama T-shirt and drag the camera along - ;) this could be interesting.

[sonias]

3. Thanks for reporting FloriTexan

I mean the Tea Party forum is Perry's turf, no?

:applause: for you!

[FloriTexan]

4. Here is the agenda in case you're planning to attend...

EGADS! I had to visit their website to get this. Yuck!

From The Rowlett Texas TEA Party

The following is the scheduling of our event: The Rowlett TEA Party Forum

● 4:00 - 4:30 - Candidate Sign In and Setup

● 4:30 -5:00 - Handshaking and personal politicking

● 5:00 – 5:05 - Welcome Address from the Tea Party - Why we are doing this - How the event will proceed - Thank the candidates - Call for questions from the audience for the candidates (TEA Party will sort through questions and NO AMBUSH questions will be allowed)

● 5:05 – 5:10 - Color Guard, Pledge, Opening Prayer

● 5:10 – 5:15 - Introductory Comments from Rowlett TEA Party President Jerry Berggren and Candidates Introduction per position

● 5:15 - 5:45 - SD 2 Candidates Bob Deuell (R) and Kathleen Shaw (D) - time includes 2 or 3 moderated questions

● 5:45 – 5:55 - SBOE Candidate Amie Parsons (L) - time includes 2 or 3 moderated questions

● 5:55 - 6:10 - District 113 Joe Driver (R) - time includes 2 or 3 moderated questions

● 6:10 – 6:25 - District 101 Cindy Burkett (R) - time includes 2 or 3 moderated questions

● 6:25 – 6:45 - 5th Circuit Court of Appeals -Bob Fillmore (R) and Larry Praeger (D)

● 6:45 – 6:55 - District Attorney - Danny Clancy (R)

● 6:55 – 7:05 INTERMISSION

● 7:05 – 7:35 - Gubernatorial Candidates - Bill White (D) and Kathie Glass (L) will receive up to 10 minutes each to speak followed by 2 or 3 moderated questions

● 7:35- 7:40 - Texas Agriculture Commissioner - Richard Donaldson (L)

● 7:40 - 7:55 - Justice of the Peace - Wesley - Johnson (D) and Michael Windham (R) - time includes 2 or 3 moderated questions

● 7:55 – 8:10 - Constable -Jerry Pitman (D) and Michael Gothard (R) -time includes 2 or 3 moderated questions.

● 8:10 - 8:55 - Judicial Candidates - There are, at this time, a great number of Judicial Candidates that will have to split 45 minutes between them. That will give each candidate a brief time to speak.

We will take a *head count* of the judicial candidates and then divide time equally among all. If any more judicial candidates accept, the time for each to speak will decrease. We are trying to give ALL of you an opportunity to speak briefly on stage but additional candidates attending is beyond our control.

Due to the nature of the job judicial candidates are facing, we will NOT be asking questions. We would like to have each of you speak briefly to the audience regarding the issues that most affect your Court, or the Court you are running for.

● 8:55 - 9:00 Closing statements from Tea Party

PLEASE NOTE: Time limits WILL be enforced as a courtesy to ALL!

ALL Candidates that are speaking and have their opposition speaking as well, in an effort to be FAIR and BALANCED, we don't care sho speaks 1st, it's up to you and your opponent. We suggest a coin toss to decide who speaks 1st.