Sessions (R-TX) slumping, Frost (D-TX) swings hot bat

[jburton]

(no copyright - press release)

www.martinfrost.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: 214-696-2004

SESSIONS SLUMPING, FROST SWINGS HOT BAT
May 13, 2004

The past week has left Pete Session licking his wounds, as a host of political groups, media and constituents have raised questions about his ability to run his own campaign, and represent the people of North Texas. Congressman Frost, however, has experienced the polar opposite response in the last week, with the media, political groups, and most importantly, constituents, rallying behind the 26 year House veteran.

Sessions' Backers Worried
This weekend, announcing that several conservative organizations are concerned about Sessions' campaign, conservative columnist and co-host of Crossfire, Bob Novak, wrote, "Sessions is the incumbent Republican House member party leaders worry about most." To date, both the National Republican Campaign Committee and the American Conservative Union have said they will not respect Congressman Frost and Sessions wishes to keep the campaign free from outside groups.

Dallas Voters Want a Fighter - not a Party Puppet
Sessions didn't just receive backlash from political commentators this weekend. According to Congress Daily, he also faced "a tough crowd of constituents worried about issues such as jobs and health care." The Dallas voters voiced their concerns about Sessions' lack of involvement to help clean up pollution in Dallas, and one elderly gentleman even yelled a profanity when the topic of Sessions supporting the controversial Medicare plan came up.

Frost Rally A Success
Five miles away, while Sessions was busy fighting opinion leaders and constituents, "an enthusiastic crowd of at least 300 people cheered Democratic Rep. Martin Frost as he opened his campaign headquarters Saturday," according to Congress Daily.

The contrast between Congressman Frost and Pete Sessions displays the growing conventional wisdom that has outside groups scrambling to make up for Sessions' poorly-run campaign. While Congressman Frost has yet to begin intensive campaigning, political analysts have already called this race "the most competitive in the nation," and a "toss-up."

Oops, He Did It Again
Sessions double-crossed Texas taxpayers by pretending to be for a tax cut, but then voting against it on the Floor last week. Then, after co-sponsoring a Republican version of the same tax cut, Sessions voted against bringing the bill he co-sponsored up to a vote.

Ironically, Sessions voted against tax cuts for his constituents while handling a separate tax-cut bill that the Republican leadership wrote, and gave to him to boost his struggling campaign. While this is the political equivalent to having someone else do your homework, Sessions still managed to get an "F." Sessions' leaders should also teach him that if he doesn't do the work, he doesn't get the credit.

# # #

[Maestro]

1. Great News!

I can't stand Pete Sessions and I have always liked Martin Frost. Back in the mid eighties he was a social studies assignment for me. I had to go visit one of his town hall meetings.

[Jane Austin]

2. Good to hear!

Go, Frost!

[Gothmog]

3. Delay is going to be mad

Marin Frost was one of the Texas Democrats targeted by Delay's redistricting scam. If Martin Frost pulls off a win, Delay is going to be mad.

I really hope that Martin Frost pulls this off. He is a good guy.