This endorsement was accidentally left out of today’s print version of our endorsements. We regret the error.
Congressional District 31: Brian Ruiz Incumbent Republican John Carter is an embarrassment to Austin and Texas. About the only thing good we can say – and it’s a mixed blessing – is that he opposed the Wall Street bailout. Otherwise, he’s a staunch Iraq War supporter, even engaging in demagoguery by questioning the patriotism of those who oppose it. We suspect Ruiz, son of former AISD board member Abel Ruiz, has little hope in this very conservative district that includes the Williamson County portion of Austin, but his opposition to the war and support for renewable energy, and for health care for all children, deserves your vote.
This article appears in October 10 • 2008.