The Club for Growth has chosen its next target: Texas lieutenant governor David Dewhurst.
Today, the free-market group announced a $1 million television-ad campaign against Dewhurst. Entitled “Moderate,” the new ad targets Dewhurst’s reputation as a moderate Republican. The club is supporting former Texas solicitor general Ted Cruz in the May 29 primary. A transcript and video are below.
Script for “Moderate” (TV :30)
The Dallas Morning News says Dewhurst has served as a moderate Republican.
The Houston Chronicle says Dewhurst is generally considered a moderate.
A moderate at heart, says the Texas Observer.
And the Wall Street Journal says Dewhurst supported an income tax for Texas.
Moderate tax-raising David Dewhurst. Wrong for Texas.
Vote against Dewhurst on May 29th.
