As your Texas voice in Washington D.C, I fight hard each day to bring down-home conservative Texas thinking to Congress. My time in Congress has taught me that in order to win the war, you must stay vigilant in the fight. As I seek election for my fourth term in Congress, now more than ever, I need your support to stay as the advocate for Texas' Congressional District 2.
As a sixth generation Texan, I think I know what matters most to Texans: conservative ideals, lower taxes, efficient use of tax dollars, the sanctity of the Constitution, expanded border security, and limited government control.
Some of you may know me as a former, no-nonsense judge of a felony court in Harris County where I came up with "innovative sentences" for felony offenders. If you've seen those folks with sandwich boards proclaiming their crimes, then you know about my "Poetic Justice."
As a judge and former prosecutor for over 30 years, I saw problems with the punishment of criminals and the treatment of crime victims in Texas and sought creative, innovative solutions. I continue this work today in Congress.
I am in Washington because of you and I value the job that you have sent me to do. I have a proven record of fighting for less government control over our lives, lower taxes, less federal spending, the application of justice in all levels of government and a strong national defense. I am not a Washington insider. I am an independent thinker who works across party lines to do what's best for Texas. During my third term in Congress, I have:
Spoken more on the House Floor than any other member of Congress and have addressed conservative topics important to Texans;
Supported tax incentives and tax credits for individuals and businesses to help the economy;
Supported patient-doctor driven, cost-effective healthcare and therefore voted against the government takeover healthcare bill presented to the House;
Supported the spirit and letter of the Constitution against the expansions of government control;
Not voted for legislation that requires any tax increase;
Supported pro-life issues;
Voted against all bailout bills as excessive government intrusion;
Taken a strong stance for energy independence and voted against the crippling Cap and Trade legislation;
Stood strong for victims of crime and first responders through my chairmanship in the Victim's Rights Caucus;
Led the successful release of border agents Ramos and Compean;
Traveled to the Texas-Mexico border to promote tougher border security; and
Visited our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and voted to help our returning veterans.
Thank you for visiting my website. Take a look around. We are building a comprehensive grassroots campaign team. This year the general election is November 2, 2010. I would be honored if you would help me stay in the fight!
God and Texas,
Congressman Ted Poe
Congressman Poe has received recent endorsements from:
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America endorses Congressman Ted Poe and encourages the business community to vigorously support his candidacy.
Pasadena Police Patrolmen's Union represents over 200 members of the Pasadena Police Department who endorse and support Congressman Ted Poe and his re-election efforts.
Texas Right to Life endorses Congressman Ted Poe for the 2010 general election
Congressman Poe Recognized for Work in Congress
Foodservice Distribution Industry's Thomas Jefferson Award for his efforts to strengthen our nation's free enterprise system and support economic prosperity. View Press Release
Congressman Ted Poe was recently recognized for his work in Congress on behalf of victims and law enforcement, small business and for his continued support of conservative issues.
"I am honored to receive these awards, each represent issues that are important to me and to southeast Texans," said Poe. "These organizations all do an outstanding job of raising awareness of their respective issues and I am happy to continue that effort in Congress."
Congressman Poe recently received the following awards:
American Conservative Union's Conservative Legislator Award for supporting a wide variety of issues of interest to grass-roots conservatives voted on during the first session of the 111th Congress.
North Texas Crime Commission's 2010 Legislator of the Year Award for his dedication and continued support of law enforcement and victims of crime.
United States Chamber of Commerce's Spirit of Enterprise Award for support of pro-business issues during first session of the 111th Congress.
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