Patrick, Dewhurst Debate Without Animosity of Campaign
SALADO — Making their closing arguments to voters Tuesday night, one week before the election, incumbent Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and his challenger, state Sen. Dan Patrick, avoided much of the acrimony that has characterized the Republican runoff in the lieutenant governor race.
The hour-long event, hosted by the Central Texas Tea Party and moderated by conservative radio host Lynn Woolley, marked the first time the two men have appeared together publicly since the release to media outlets last week of documents containing details about Patrick’s mental health history. But neither candidate brought up the development directly — and the moderator didn't ask about it.
Instead, Dewhurst concentrated on his record in office, also avoiding the attacks he's made on Patrick's character in previous matchups. Patrick stuck to making the case that he was the only legitimate choice for conservative voters.
“If elected, I would be the first grassroots candidate to achieve statewide office,” said Patrick, who referred to himself as a "grassroots conservative before it was known as the Tea Party.”
More at http://www.texastribune.org/2014/05/20/patrick-dewhurst-debate-without-animosity-campaign/ .
