Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign account live-tweeted his address at the state’s 2016 GOP convention, and wow was it good. This is exactly what conservatives have been waiting to hear this election year:
“Because of you TX can say what no other state can. It’s been more than 20 years since a D has won statewide office in TX.” – @GregAbbott_TX
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Since we met 2 years ago, you helped me bury Battleground Texas!” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“You elected leaders who made the past Legislative session the most conservative ever.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“We passed the fewest laws in 20 years. Proving that better Government doesn’t have to be more Government.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Texas led the nation in cutting taxes.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“We’re building more roads without raising taxes, fees, tolls, or debt.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Texas passed the toughest border security law of any state ever.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
"Texas also protected life itself by defunding Planned Parenthood.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Texas is now an open carry state.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
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“We need real ethics reform that prevents elected officials from profiting off of their position.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“The sale or transfer of fetal tissue by an abortion clinic must be criminalized in the state of Texas.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
We need to expand School Choice in TX. It’s your tax money. They are your children. It should be your choice. @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“We will enforce the rule of law in Texas by banning sanctuary cities.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Our Constitution is being re-written by liberal Justices.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Obama is turning bathrooms into courtroom issues.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“I'm working with the Governor of North Carolina and we are going to fight back.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“We must elect a President who will secure our border, defeat ISIS, and support our friend Israel.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“I authorized our National Guard to be armed while on base in the state of Texas.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Those who fought on the front lines should go to the front of the line for access healthcare at the VA.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“I set a record that will never be matched… I filed 31 lawsuits against the Obama Administration.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“We seem to have a federal government that tries to arm Iran and tries to disarm citizens like us.” – @GregAbbott_TX
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Hillary said that an unborn child doesn’t have constitutional rights. That is not the law in Texas.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
Hillary is making history… Hillary will be the 1st candidate for President under FBI investigation. @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
"Ambassador Stevens, who died in Bengazhi, did not have Hillary’s personal email address. Planned Parenthood did." – @GregAbbott_TX
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“There’s no margin for error on Supreme Court appointments.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Principles that we have taken for granted are on the brink of elimination.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Justice Scalia’s seat must not be filled by Hillary. No seat should be filled by Hillary.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“I know @TedCruz. Ted is a true conservative. He deserves our enduring respect.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Broken But Unbowed is about how my life was broken but I remained determined to fight on.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
Isn’t it great to live in a state where a young man can have his life broken in half yet still rise up and be Governor. @GregAbbott_TX
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Our government is broken because each branch has strayed from its intended constitutional role.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
If you believe in the power of the people rather than the establishment, then join me in calling for a Convention of States. @GregAbbott_TX
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“The problems ailing America are far bigger than any one President can solve.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
They wrote Article V into the Constitution to give States, not Washington insiders, the authority to amend the Constitution. @GregAbbott_TX
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“The Convention of States can and must be very limited.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“The Convention will preserve our Constitution from the federal government’s attempt to re-write it.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Now is the time to have a Convention of States without fear of a runaway convention.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“Now is the time to have a Convention of States without fear of a runaway convention.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“I agree with the Founders… The People know best.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
“As long as we build our Fortress on the Rock of God, America will never be shaken.” – @GregAbbott_TX #UniteToWin2016
— Texans for Abbott (@AbbottCampaign) May 12, 2016
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Editor’s note: A typo was corrected in the headline.
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