Barry Smitherman’s Conservative Message Resonates With Attorney General Forum Attendees

The following is a press release from the Barry Smitherman campaign:

TYLER – Barry Smitherman, conservative Republican candidate for Attorney General, was the clear winner in last week’s candidate forum. Smitherman’s record of conservative accomplishments and his vision to lead in the Attorney General’s office won over the crowd.

While Paxton partisans had hosted the event, his late arrival left supporters restless.

Interrupted by applause on multiple occasions, the crowd reacted well to Smitherman’s presentation. His confident delivery, command of the facts and demonstrated understanding of the agency won over the audience.

Stressing thematics that the office of Attorney General is best filled by someone with a demonstrated record of running a large state agency, cutting budgets, and increasing efficiency rather than a legislator, resonated with the conservative crowd.

Smitherman scored when he pointed out that while his opponents talk tough, he is the only candidate who has actually stood up to the current administration, suing the Obama Administration seven times.

Competing against his two opponents and against the Texas A&M vs. Alabama football game for attendance, Smitherman fared better than his Aggies.

After the event, attendees participated in a straw poll and demonstrated strong support for Smitherman. Even though the event was co-hosted by a group whose leadership has endorsed one of Smitherman’s opponents, Smitherman placed second with only a handful of votes separating him from first place. The other candidate finished a distant third.

“Texans want an Attorney General with a proven record of fighting the Obama administration and protecting our fundamental freedoms. I’m the only candidate in this race with that record,” said Smitherman. “Texans also know that the Attorney Generals office is not where we send people for on the job training. As the only former prosecutor in this race, I’ll be ready to fulfill the constitutional duties of the office on day one.”

More about the Barry Smitherman Campaign at: www.barryfortexas.com.