The Huffman Problem

Huffman is a Footsoldier for Perry and Dewhurst

Joan Huffman has sent a message to voters in Senate District 17 that she has nothing new to offer in the Texas Legislature. Huffman held fundraisers with special guests Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Under these Republican leaders, hard-working Texans have been shortchanged while padding the pockets of corporations and big contributors.

"While Joan Huffman's friends have been in charge, investment in our public schools has dwindled, college has become increasingly unaffordable and fewer Texans have access to quality health care," said campaign spokeswoman Amber Moon. "Rick Perry and David Dewhurst want to bring Joan Huffman to Austin so they can continue these same failed policies that benefit big corporations and insurance companies over working Texas families."

As a former city councilman and U.S. representative, Chris Bell worked to bring real reform to government and find common-sense solutions to improve the lives of middle-class Texans. He will continue that in the Texas Senate by working to restore funding for our school children, freeze college tuition rates and call for greater oversight over insurance companies that are raising rates while lowering benefits.

"In the Texas Senate, Chris Bell will be part of the solution to the problems created by Joan Huffman's supporters. Chris has a proven record of independent leadership. And he will work to bring real reform to the Texas Legislature by demanding more money for our school kids, making college more affordable and holding big insurance companies accountable," said Moon.