Rostig Endorses the Minutemen
The recently redistricted Congressional District 25 is distinctly more conservative than the “fajita strip” Austin-to-Mexico district that Lloyd Doggett previously represented, though it still leans Democratic. If you’re wondering what kind of opposition Doggett faces in the four-way Nov. 7 special election to fill the seat, here’s some insight into his Republican challenger, Grant Rostig: He endorses the Minutemen, that merry bunch of vigilantes who have taken it upon themselves to enforce U.S. immigration law. At a Minutemen rally in Laredo marking the fifth anniversary of 9/11, Rostig said, “The rule of law requires us to regulate the borders humanely but also effectively. We cannot reward those that break the law. The patriotic Minutemen are doing a good job highlighting the issue right here in Texas. I thank them for their honest efforts.”
“He has clearly made them his cause, and they have apparently made him their cause,” said Doggett in response. “This is just another reason for more of our neighbors to support our cause by volunteering at our campaign.”
Speaking of that race, Travis Co. Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir called in response to last week’s story warning that a straight-party vote would not register a vote in either the CD 25 or CD 21 special elections. While that is true, she noted, the special elections will be the first thing listed on the Nov. 7 ballot, above the general-election items, so there’s not much chance of voters in those districts overlooking their congressional races. – Lee Nichols
This article appears in October 6 • 2006.
