Dewhurst continued to rewrite his record

Dewhurst continued to rewrite his record

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Alice Linahan

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Just in case you missed it yesterday……..

But the facts tell a different story:

Dewhurst continued to rewrite his record to make it more palatable to Republican primary voters. In the interview, he said: "In the last 10 years, if you count this next biennium, I have the most fiscally conservative record in probably the country." (http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/Inside-Texas-Politics-102-130935503.html)

On Income Tax

Dewhurst In 2006: "I'd Rather See A Tax A Based On Income." "'I think I'd rather see a tax that's based on income – you earn money, you pay something, you don't earn money, you don't pay anything,' Dewhurst said." (April Castro, "Businesses Studying Proposed Tax Structure," The Associated Press, 3/30/06)

On The Job-Killing Dewhurst "Wage Tax"

In May 2005, A Lead Editorial In The Wall Street Journal Slammed David Dewhurst's Tax & Budget Plan.  "Everything's big in Texas, and, if powerful Republican Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst has his way, that will soon include the state budget." (Editorial, "Deep In The Heart Of Taxes," The Wall Street Journal, 5/10/05)

On The Job-Killing Dewhurst "Wage Tax"

The Dewhurst Wage Tax Would Cost Texas 40,000 Jobs. "A wage tax is a toll on employers for hiring workers, and according to one study the latest Senate plan would cost about 40,000 jobs, or the equivalent of eight auto factories." (Editorial, "Deep In The Heart Of Taxes," The Wall Street Journal, 5/10/05)

On Tax Hikes

Dewhurst Told Business Groups In 2005: "It's Time To Start Paying Your Fair Share." "Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst angrily accused some top business groups of spreading false information about the Senate's tax plan Tuesday, and he issued them a stern warning: It's time to start paying your fair share. 'There are a lot of lobbyists running around the Capitol today that are interested in protecting special interests and loopholes in the [tax] law,' Mr. Dewhurst said. Noting that five of six businesses don't pay the state's current franchise tax, he added, 'That is called a loophole.'" (Terrence Stutz, "Dewhurst Blasts Tax Plan Foes Lieutenant Governor Tells Businesses: Pay Your Share," Dallas Morning News, 5/4/05)

David Dewhurst, August 2003: "We Think We Can Shift Into A Montage Of Different Smaller Tax Increases In Different Areas And Also Put One Or Two Non-Tax Revenue Proposals Into The Mix." "Regarding the funding of schools, the Republican said Senate leaders were committed to reducing school property taxes by at least 50 percent about $ 7.7 billion a year and replacing the money with a variety of tax increases and some new non-tax sources, including some savings. 'We think we can shift into a montage of different smaller tax increases in different areas and also put one or two non-tax revenue proposals into the mix,' he said." (Terrence Stutz, "Panel To Weigh Tax Hikes In Texas School-Funding Overhaul," Dallas Morning News, 8/1/03)

On The Rainy-Day Fund

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JoAnn Fleming, Chair – Advisory Committee to the TEA Party
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In January 2011, Dewhurst Was Open To Tapping The State's Rainy-Day Fund. "Dewhurst left open the possibility of tapping the state's $9 billion Rainy Day Fund, but he said the baseline budget proposals will stay within the $72.2 billion the state expects to collect in taxes and fees. He ruled out any new taxes." (Chris Tomlinson, "Lt. Gov. Says 8,000 State Jobs Cut In Draft Budget," The Associated Press, 1/14/11) 

Dewhurst Flip Flop On In-State Tuition For Illegal Immigrants

Ted Cruz statement:  "This is another Republican primary year conversion by David Dewhurst. He was for in-state tuition for illegal immigrants before he was against it. The next Senator from Texas needs to be a strong conservative who knows what he believes.  I strongly oppose in-state tuition for illegal aliens, and categorically oppose amnesty or preferential treatment for illegal immigrants."

In the WFAA interview, Dewhurst Is Criticizing The Texas DREAM Act – But He Won't Say Whether It Should Be Repealed. "Though critical of the law, Dewhurst didn't say whether it should be repealed.  'I would not have signed that law, I if I were Governor Perry,' he said.  'From a perspective of fairness, I don't think it's fair for our fellow American citizens not to have that break.'"  

In 2007 Dewhurst Said, "Historically The Senate Has Been In Favor Of Providing In-State Tuition For Everyone Living Here.""'We'd take a look at it, but historically the Senate has been in favor of providing in-state tuition for everyone living here,' he said." (R.A. Dyer, "Migrant Tuition Bill Derailed," Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5/10/07)

At Least One Bill That Would Have Barred Illegal Immigrants From Receiving In-State Tuition Died In The Texas House. "Legislation that would have barred undocumented immigrants from paying in-state tuition at public universities was derailed Wednesday after Texas House lawmakers raised technical objections. The legislation, House Bill 159 by Rep. Bill Zedler, R-Arlington, would have reversed a 2003 law." (R.A. Dyer, "Migrant Tuition Bill Derailed," Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5/10/07)

Dewhurst Didn't Lift A Finger & Dismissed The Bill;  He Said The Chances Of That Bill Passing His Senate Were "Slim." "Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, a Republican, indicated Wednesday that had the bill survived the House, its chances would have been slim in the Senate." (R.A. Dyer, "Migrant Tuition Bill Derailed," Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5/10/07)

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