Category Archives: Commentary
Republicans, Hope and Road To Singapore
To all of my fellow Republican candidates who came up short on Election night, please let me add my words of encouragement to those that already have been given to you. I know that many people have already provided many … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Humor, Republicans
Tagged Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Republicans, Road To Singapore
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Ronald Reagan Ally Ernie Angelo Endorses Nelson Spear
From Ernie Angelo: I have known Nelson and Nancy for several years and have seen first hand their commitment to Midland and the Republican Party and our candidates. Some have questioned Nelson for his New Mexico roots. I personally view … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign, Commentary, Republicans
Tagged ally, conservatism, Ernie Angelo, Midland, Nelson Spear, Ronald Reagan, Texas
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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
Posted in Campaign, Commentary, Republicans
Tagged 1070AM, Captain Watchdog, Interview, Jason Moore, KWEL, Midland
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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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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
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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
Please Join Me In Fighting Against Obama’s Tyranny
Please excuse this rare, personal pitch for another candidate. As you all know, the United States Senate is vital to maintaining the integrity and sovereignty of the United States of America. Barack Obama’s agenda is one that is inconsistent with … Continue reading →