Grand Opening

ELECTION HEADQUARTERS

Republican Party of Burleson County

September 8, 2010

Burleson County Republicans celebrated the opening of thier new headquarters at 107 Buck Street, across from the Courthouse in Caldwell, Texas.  The headquarters is a resource for Burleson County voters and an excellent source of conservative materials for this year's elections.  Both Governor Rick Perry and U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul sent representatives to the opening.

(You can click on many of the pictures to download a high-resolution version)

Grand Opening


Republicans



The Grand Opening provided a chance for Burleson County Republicans to get together and to meet many Republican office holders and candidates.




Sam Johnson, Jack and Clara Ray - stalwarts
 of Burleson County's conservative movement.




Politicians, Voters, and Politics - The Old Fashioned Way

You can brag about your Twitters or Facebook Friends, but real eye-to-eye contact still is the best way to sell an idea or gain a vote!
Court of Appeals Justice






Chief Justice Tom Gray (left) and Justice Rex Davis (above center)
of the Texas 10th Court of Appeals came down from Waco
to celebrate with Burleson County Republicans.






Commisioner David Hildebrand,
County Judge Mike Sutherland,
and Justice of the Peace Bill Orsak discuss the comming election.



politicians and politic\'n
Senior District Judge Harold Towsley (left) joins in the discussions.










Tina and
 Somerville Mayor Don "Skipper" Murray (center)
 greet Caldwell attorney Leighton Shubert.

BC-GOP Chairman Don Cook is behind Tina.


 

The art of button-hole









Lots of Politc'n Going On




Introductions



Everyone gathers around as Bill Giesenschlag begins the introductions.




Burleson County Judge Mike Sutherland greets the crowd.








Keith Schroeder, candidate for Burleson County Commissioner - Place 2 is introduced.





Tim Kleinschmidt,  Burleson County's State Representative, discusses the upcomming Legislative session from the House's point of view.









State Senator Steve Ogden discussed Texas' strengths and weaknesses in the budget crunch that will greet the  Texas Legislature this January.










Marsha Farney, candidate for the State Board of Education visited to welcome in the new Headquarters and answer questions.







Backroom Politics

Backroom baby playing





Being a political party,  we just couldn't resist
 having some "backroom activity" while the
 big shindig was underway in the front room.

Care to meet the future Aggie football hero and Texas Govenor?