This came in from balmorhea with a request that I post it:
The Political Season Has Begun
On October 3, some big hitters are gathering for a fundraiser for District 5 Rep. Michiel Noe. I won’t mention names, but you can be assured there are some deep pockets sponsoring the event. Host donations are $1000, supporter donations are $250. The RSVP address is at Weststar Bank so I assume that bank is offering an in-kind donation.
Nothing illegal here. The election laws allow both big-hitter and in-kind donations. I can only wonder if Rep. Noe’s opponent (if anyone runs against him) will be able to raise as much money.
All I know is that I respect local candidates who do not take donations. There have actually been a couple and maybe someday one of them will win.
Dream on.
balmorhea
elpasospeak 
Having gotten my clock cleaned as a write-in candidate that only took individual donations I agree with your conclusion.
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this is a good point of view, I agree with it
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