SMITH COUNTY, Texas, June 4, 2021 – Today,JoAnn Fleming, Executive Director of Grassroots America – We the People PAC followed Wise County Conservatives in issuing its own “Anti-Endorsement” of Greg Abbott for re-election. [Updated 1.10.22 to reflect failure to call a 4th Special Session.]
Fleming said, “In agreement with the Wise County Conservatives Board, Grassroots America’s Board of Directors is not yet prepared to endorse a candidate for the 2022 Gubernatorial election, but we are fully prepared to announce that we will not endorse the current Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott.
“The singular purpose of government is to protect the liberties of the people. Greg Abbott swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of Texas and yet, for more than a year, he flagrantly broke this vow when he unilaterally, without legislative approval:
closed what he termed ‘non-essential’ small businesses, while leaving Big Box corporate businesses open – destroying jobs, crushing families, and killing lifetime investments;
forced abandonment of elderly family members and special needs children with isolation mandates;
denied Texans access to non-COVID-19 health care by deeming those needs as elective;
fast-tracked a $295 million contact tracing contract, mandated masks, limited freedom of assembly, and shut down schools.
“In addition, even though the Texas Constitution (Article 1, Section 6) protects the ‘natural and indefeasible’ right of worship, Gov. Abbott facilitated the closure of churches by local tyrants throughout the state – in the absence of any legal justification. Finally, the Texas Constitution (Article 1, Section 13) declares – ‘all courts shall be open’ and yet the court system was essentially shut down for months, again in the absence of any legal power granted to the executive branch.
“Two of the nine Texas Republican Party Priorities for the 87th Session sought relief from Governor Abbott’s expansive interpretation of his executive power because Governor Greg Abbott was derelict in his duty to protect and defend the rights of Texans during a time that they most needed an advocate.
“Abbott not once used his influence to pass legislation to end sex change butchery and chemical destruction of children – a Republican Party of Texas Legislative Priority supported by 94.65% of 2020 GOP Primary voters! In the last two legislative sessions, Abbott failed to pass election integrity measures that would strengthen ballot security by reducing the risk of digital/electronic fraud. Texas Governor since 2015, Abbott has failed to verify the registered voter list to remove illegal aliens, felons, the deceased, and double registrations. In 2021, he signed into law SB1, which lowered the criminal penalties for voter fraud from a 2nd Degree Felony to a Class A Misdemeanor and allows political parties and candidates to send out unsolicited mail ballots! He has ignored calls from the People of Texas 4th Special Session to restore criminal penalties.
“Abbott has done nothing to put Texans first by ending the magnets that attract and reward illegal border crossers. For the seven years he has been governor, Abbott has never done more than participate in federal “catch and release” at the border. He has not kept his promise of meaningful, lasting property tax cuts and has instead grown the size and scope of state government. When it comes to our gun rights, Abbott showed a willingness to embrace red flag laws and increase regulatory burdens on gun owners in his 2018 School and Firearm Safety Action Plan. Finally, Abbott has refused to convene the legislature to outlaw Covid-19+++ vaccine mandates while his executive order is ignored.
“Greg Abbott is long on talk but fails to deliver measurable results. During his Disaster Declaration for COVID-19 and his behavior during the past legislative sessions, we learned from Greg Abbott’s own actions that we cannot trust him to protect and defend our liberty. For this reason, above all, we cannot support his re-election.”
Lawlessness rises in our streets, in our Texas and DC Capitols, and in the halls of “Justice.” Lawlessness will grow until We the People WORK to restore order. The political ruling class is more destructive than rioters because it is they who set the stage for the current chaos in the streets and in our elections. The Rule of Law has been so bastardized – by politicians in both parties – that it has been downgraded to a political menu from which the ruling class picks and chooses to suit their political convenience. How do you think illegal immigration took root? How did election law become a suggestion?
The elite decide which law applies, when it applies, and to whom it applies. Rather than a nation ruled by laws that consistently apply to everyone, all of the time, we are ruled by whims of men. Our Founders warned against this because this is how liberty dies!
The safeguarding “walls” of our country are now breached. The Rule of Law is brazenly shred before our very eyes. Time to demand and stand for the Constitutional States of America! Before we can help lead that charge, Texas patriots, we have some housecleaning to do ourselves! We are not to be subjects of any earthly, self-appointed king issuing executive orders that violate our state constitution and our rights.
We can see 2022 from here, but the Austin elites have a plan too. It is one you won’t expect. Beware of “shiny” objects meant to distract you from the mission – saving Texas! Watch for a political newcomer to emerge shortly after the 2021 legislative session is over. A deal has been made. They have constructed for you a “savior” who cannot and will not save Texas.
We will always support the Trump Way – “America First” and a non-California lite, robustly free Texas! How about you?
For the November 3, 2020 General Election – the Republican vs. Democrat ballot – Grassroots America does suggest voting for Republicans (over Democrats), but we cannot and will not endorse all of them! Our mission is different – we do not endorse Rinos, lazy Republicans, “tone-deaf to liberty” Republicans and those who wink at corruption – ever.
WHY (read carefully) …
The Board of Directors of Grassroots America – We the People sets a very high standard for granting endorsements. We do not make endorsements based on popularity, appeasing interested groups, or on political risk. We are dedicated to raising a higher standard for public office; thus, what incumbent officeholders actually do is far more important than what they say and promise.
During the March Primary Elections, we work hard to get the most conservative Republican candidates elected because that is where voters have the only opportunity to weed out the liberal/progressive Democrat-lite Republicans.
How Some Republicans Lose Our Gold Star Rating
Elected officials are employed by “We the People” and are hired at the ballot box to do a job. For this election, we have not “endorsed” all Republicans because some have badly fallen down on the job – ignored Republican Platform Principles, turned a blind eye to corruption, have too many liberal record votes, have undercut the President every chance they get, voted against conservatives in their district, ignored constituents, placed a higher value on politics rather than upholding the Texas Constitution, followed what political consultants/Gov. Abbott/Lt. Gov. Patrick or self-disgraced Speaker Bonnen advise instead of their own constituents, and/or ignored written communications when they are asked to respond in writing.
Whatever you tolerate – you get more of! Grassroots America will not grant elected “employees” with this type of job performance a “gold star approval” any more than we would give a raise to an employee who consistently failed to show up for work. To do so undermines our mission, our credibility, your God-given rights, the rule of law, and ultimately – liberty.
Below, find our endorsed candidates and those on this “suggested voting list” simply because they were at some point elected as Republicans.
Remember to vote all the way down the ballot! Don’t skip the lesser known races. There are leftist and socialist-leaning wannabes running on the local level. There are also bond elections that will raise your property taxes.
Living for the Brand Cowboy Church 902 NE Loop 7 Athens, TX 75751
Due to the importance of this topic, Grassroots America will live-stream this event on our Facebook page facebook.com/GAWTP for those of you who don’t live close enough to join us in person. You may access the live-stream even if you have no Facebook account by clicking this link.
Join us in person for JoAnn’s updates (those won’t be live streamed) and for other “perks” we’ll have after the meeting for those who are sick of this shutdown and will say so by showing up in person!
With enormous gratitude, we thank our friends with the Cultural Impact Ministry of the Living for the Brand Cowboy Church in Athens for co-hosting this important meeting on the very real threat vote fraud poses to the upcoming November general election.
Direct Action Texas: Election Integrity | Fighting Vote Fraud Locally with Christine Welborn, Director of Election Integrity
The Problem There are 254 counties in the State of Texas, which means there are – unfortunately – 254 ways to hold an election. Our efforts to pass uniform election standards and reforms were killed in the 2019 state legislative session by Republicans – not Democrats.
Why does this matter now? The Texas voter registration list HAS NOT been verified and deceased people, illegal aliens and convicted felons remain there as registered voters – eligible to vote. Governor Greg Abbott failed to get it done! The buck stops with King Abbott – not only because he appointed the acting Secretary of State, but most especially since Abbott has for the last six months seized the legislature’s power by waiving law, creating law, and allocating funds all on his own.
Given the fact that we are less than 60 days away from the November 3 Presidential Election and federal law prohibits deletions from the voter registration list by government action less than 90 days out from a federal election, what can we do?
Practical Actions for Concerned Voters Direct Action Texas (DAT) has the answers! As DAT’s Director for Election Integrity, Christine Welborn will spell out what YOU can do at your local level. Christine is recognized by JoAnn Fleming and Grassroots America as a leading Subject Matter Expert on election integrity issues. Please join us at Living for the Brand Cowboy Church for this timely presentation. Learn about what election fraud is, how to spot it, and most importantly what you can do to prevent it. As Christine often says, “we can’t help you after you pull the lever.” We need to hear from you when you see the problem, not after you vote.
