What Others Are Saying

Senator Cornyn awarded the Spirit of Enterprise Award

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Senator John Cornyn with the Sprit of Enterprise Award for supporting business issues.

“While the political climate in Washington continues to change, it remains necessary for the business community to have leaders in Congress who are committed to economic expansion and job growth. This award recognizes those lawmakers who have demonstrated leadership on important business issues.”

Tom Donohue,
Chamber President and Chief Executive

‘Taxpayers’ Friend.’

“By consistently voting to reduce federal spending, taxes, and debt, Sen. Cornyn has truly earned the title, ‘Taxpayers’ Friend.’

“If every Member of Congress had voted as responsibly as Sen. Cornyn did in 2005, Americans could enjoy much lower taxes and less waste in government. Overburdened taxpayers in Texas and across the nation owe Sen. Cornyn a debt of gratitude for his hard work on their behalf.

“While many Members of Congress talk about reducing the size of government, Sen. Cornyn backed up those words with votes. This Award proves that he is a consistent and effective ally in our battle to restore fiscal responsibility to Washington.”

John Berthoud
President, National Taxpayers Union

A “Rising Star Looking to Revive the GOP Brand”

“Sen. John Cornyn (Texas). Rounding out his first term in the Senate, Cornyn has risen quickly in leadership as the newly elected vice chairman of the Republican Conference . . . Cornyn has sought to carve out a role as the GOP’s communications leader and demonstrated a willingness to be the point man on issues such as immigration and judicial nominations.”

Roll Call, 1/22/2007

”…Cornyn is a battle-tested statewide campaigner.”

Houston Chronicle, 4/27/2007

“SPR still ranks this one Safe Republican”

“Will Cornyn Have a Race?,” by Hastings Wyman
Southern Political Report, April 2007

“An all-star statewide finance team for Sen. Cornyn’s 2008 re-election will be headed by John Nau of Houston, the Cornyn Re-elect committee announced today. Nau, a prominent businessman and chairman of the State Historical Commission, will be backed by regional chairs in all major metropolitan areas and regions across Texas. The campaign has also appointed co-chairs in major markets to involve new participants in the political process.

“Major finance co-chairs include Bob Rowling in Dallas, Kit Moncrief in Ft. Worth, John Schweitzer in Austin, Ned Holmes in Houston, John Steen in San Antonio, Herb Wade in Central Texas, Bill Harley, Gaylord Hughey and Whit Riter in East Texas, Sam Susser on the Gulf Coast, Granger MacDonald in the Hill Country, Clyde Seibman in North Texas, Four Price in the Panhandle, Nick Serafy in South Texas, and Robert Brown in El Paso.

“Co-chairs will be Karen Johnson in Austin, George Seay in Dallas, Dee Kelly, Jr. in Ft. Worth, Jim Grace in Houston, and Rob Finney in San Antonio.”

”...Cornyn’s re-election bid began ramping up fundraising operations in January, and collected $974,000 during the first quarter. As of the March 31 reporting period, Cornyn had $3.8 million in cash on hand for his re-elect, more than any GOP Senator in the country except Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.”

“All star GOP cast heads up Republican senator’s campaign finance effort,” Quorum Report, 5/1/2007

“Any Democrat who runs will have a steep hill to climb.”

“Additionally, this strategist said, Cornyn has a law and order background that plays well with the Texas electorate, and is likely to be a better ideological fit for voters than his eventual competition.”

Roll Call, 4/26/2007