Republican candidates for Texas AG debate in Austin
Austin–The Republican candidates for attorney general on Saturday had a sometimes prickly debate, where they agreed on most issues but differed sharply on who is best qualified to be the state’s top lawyer.
The forum, part of a weekend public policy and politics convention sponsored by The Texas Tribune, was the first major debate between Rep. Dan Branch of Dallas, Sen. Ken Paxton of McKinney and Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman of Houston. The candidates appeared together earlier this month in east Texas.
During moments of the hour-long debate, the candidates had minor clashes, particularly Branch and Smitherman.
Smitherman, who in recent weeks has made awkward statements about marriage, gay rights and the need to prepare Texas to become an island nation, had to explain his positions to the hundreds of people in attendance.
After the debate, Smitherman and Branch had a heated exchange as they left the stage. Smitherman had earlier questioned whether a couple of tea party leaders had actually endorsed Branch. After they were faced to face as audience members filed out of the room, Branch told Smitherman: “Don’t lie.”
More at http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/09/republican-candidates-for-texas-ag-debate-in-austin.html/ .
[font color=green]I just love it when a group of Republicans get in a cat fight! 
No offense intended to cats or cat lovers.[/font]
