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February 27, 2015

Title: Presidential Primary Primer
Topic: Presidential Primary Primer

Discussed by Jessica Colon
with Political Activist

Jessica Colon is a political activist who worked throughout Texas for Ken Paxton and Rick Santorum’s 2012 Presidential Campaign. Jessica says that sometimes the political process can feel like “you’re walking through a Louisiana swamp”. She explains what the Republican National Committee is, who participates, and what they are responsible for.

Jessica also discusses the differences between a caucus and a primary and how each effects the election outcome and who the final Presidential nominees will be. Also, what is the difference between an open and closed election? Which does Texas have?

Listen in as Jessica Colon encourages everyone to research the candidates and choose the one you like the best. Now is the time to get involved in a campaign – don’t wait!

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Title: Presidential Primary Primer - Part 2
Topic: Presidential Primary Primer

Discussed by Kevin Roberts
with Roberts for TX 126 www.RobertsTX126.com

Less than a year from now, the people of America will have chosen the Republican Presidential Nominee for 2016. Yes, it’s true! Campaign season will be in full swing before we know it.

Right now, a slew of Republican Presidential candidates have thrown their name in the hat. Kevin Roberts is a conservative activist from Northwest Harris County. He presumes there will be even more by the time January 1, 2016 rolls around. How are we to know who to vote for?

Kevin believes that people should start sooner than later, vetting candidates and identifying their positions on key issues. Waiting until the night before the election is too late. Start now! He hopes that candidates will utilize their money and time really discussing the issues, versus slinging mud and rocks at the others.

What role will Texas play? The Texas Primary is currently set for the first Tuesday in March 2016. This is the first time Texas will join six other states – Georgia, Virginia, Florida, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Tennessee – for “Super Tuesday”. The outcome of Super Tuesday usually designates who the nominees will be, in both the Republican and Democrat Primaries.

NOTE: There is a bill currently in the Texas House to move the Texas Primary to January 26, 2016, but that is not likely to pass. Listen in as Kevin explains why moving the Primary to January would be detrimental in many aspects.

Kevin also discusses why supporting your favorite candidate financially is so vital. It is a sad fact, but money usually wins. Just because a candidate is popular and people recognize their name, doesn’t necessarily make them a shoe-in.

However, Kevin says, “It’s going to be interesting to see how the candidates strategically position themselves in each state and the time they spend there.” Why does he think that one-on-one time will play a more significant role than money spent?

Listen in!

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