TEXAS POKER Players are Uniting Around DEBRA MEDINA (UPDATED)

All,

...A rather interesting statement has been made by a Gubernatorial Candidate and I must point this out to the players in the APA. It appears by the statement on this website, item 4: http://www.medinafortexas.com/getPost?p=283 that we have a potential governor that understands how a Republic is to function. Additionally, it appears by that statement that Poker legislation would be approved by this candidate if it were to reach the Governors office.
This is a complete change in Texas as the current governor told Representative Mendez that any poker legislation is dead on arrival. We can also conclude that Hutchison will oppose any poker legislation because of her vote on the Patriot Act and her support of the UIGA and transference of funds to on-line gaming sites.
...The APA has contacted other organizations and informed them of the news. I also informed them that the APA is encouraging its players to strongly consider their individual Liberty and Freedoms granted in the U.S and Texas Constitution.
This is our best opportunity to elect a Governor that will act on behalf of ALL of the citizens of Texas and not a particular party. This candidate understands the role of a representative in a “Republic”. Furthermore, this candidate realizes the distinct difference between a Republic and a Democracy.
This being the case, the leadership of the Austin Poker Alliance publically endorses Debra Medina for Governor of the great state of Texas. Mrs. Medina represents the highest possibility of Texas acquiring legalized poker.

The APA represents over 300 Poker players in Texas...

Timothy Kelly
Executive Chair APA
(512)919-9772

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Texas Card Player Association (TCPA)
Recommends its players take a look at Medina

Players & Members,

ISSUE: Legalize casino-style gambling in order to dedicate a portion of the revenues to property tax reduction or to increase money for education.

DEBRA MEDINA'S OPINION: IN FAVOR: There is a fundamental inconsistency in our state's position on gambling that the people of Texas need to resolve so that our laws are consistent, fair, and just. The most correct answer to this question is "whatever the people of Texas decide," but Debra does want to make sure we have the conversation. Our Constitution outlaws gambling as immoral, then allows some entities to engage in it anyway. It sends a mixed message to our children to have some gambling outlawed, some allowed, and use funds from some gambling sources to fund education. The people of Texas need to resolve this inconsistency, and, as governor, Debra Medina will enforce whatever they decide.

The Republican Primary will be held on March 2nd.

ISSUES ADDRESSED ON DEBRA'S WEB SITE: http://www.medinafortexas.com/getPost?p=283

Thank you,
Jerry

The TCPA represent approx another 500+ Players.