Author Archives: Nelson
Radio Ad: Leader
We have been running radio ads on Midland radio stations. Please listen to this ad, titled “Leader”, and consider sharing it with others. If you would like to help keep these ads on the radio, please consider a small investment … Continue reading
My Op-Ed in Midland Reporter-Telegram Today
If you missed page 7B of Today’s Midland Reporter-Telegram, here is the op-ed that you missed. You Are Electing More Than “Just A County Chair.” NELSON SPEAR County Chairman Candidate “It’s just County Chair.” While campaigning for the privilege of … Continue reading
Sinatra Was Right, Fairy Tales Do Come True and the Extreme Environmentalists Are the Central Characters Redux
By Nelson Spear with Dustin Hull NOTE: This original article was first published on January 17, 2014 on the Texas GOP Vote website, found here. On February 14, 2014, I was going door-to-door for my campaign. That afternoon I met Dustin … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign, Commentary
Tagged California, Campaign, Chicken Little, Dustin Hull, environmentalists, Nelson Spear, Sinatra, Texas GOP Vote
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GOTV (Getting Out The Vote)
GOTV (Getting Out The Vote). Texas’ population is growing at an unprecedented rate. The Republican Party cannot take it for granted that all of these new people will vote or if they do vote, that they will vote conservative. The … Continue reading
Posted in 7 Principles, Republicans
Tagged Despierta Tu Voz, GOTV, Latinos, Midland, Republicans, RNC, Ronald Reagan, RPT, Senator Ted Cruz, Values
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Building a Strong, Active Coalition with Other Counties
Building a strong, active coalition with other counties. A county chair needs to be the bridge in building new relationships with other counties. This is especially true with our sister counties in Senate District 31 and Congressional District 11. County … Continue reading
Posted in 7 Principles, Campaign, Commentary, Republicans
Tagged Andrews, CD11, Counties, Ector, Governor Rick Perry, Midland, Republicans, SD31
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Is Senator Rand Paul Right, Could Texas Turn Blue?
This morning I found this story about Senator Rand Paul’s trip to Texas this past weekend. I found this particular coverage of Paul’s visit interesting: Speaking to the county Republican organization in Houston Saturday evening, Paul warned that Texas “will … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign, Commentary, Republicans
Tagged Houston, Party, Republicans, Senator Rand Paul, Texas
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Building a Strong, Active Coalition Within the County
Building a strong, active coalition within the county. A county chair needs to build a coalition of all Republicans. A county chair should not try to exclude others based upon the variance of two or three issues. The county chair … Continue reading
Shorter URL For 2014 Midland Bush Day Dinner
Many folks are telling me they can’t find links to purchase tickets to the 2014 Bush Day Dinner featuring Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick. Further, when they do find the link, it’s too difficult to write down and it’s impossible to … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign, Press Release, Republicans
Tagged 2014, Bush Day Dinner, Christi Craddick, County Chair, Midland County, Nelson Spear, URL
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Interview with Captain Watchdog, Jason Moore
Back in September, I spent an hour in studio with Jason Moore, aka Captain Watchdog, on KWEL AM1070. We talked about my campaign, some of my beliefs, and about both the national and local politics of the day. Below you … Continue reading →