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Saturday, August 1, 2020

Libertarian suggests Republicans can unite behind him

Lou Antonelli of Clarksville in Red River County, on the ballot as the Libertarian candidate for the 4th Congressional District this fall, says the Republicans can unite with the Libertarians against the Democrats by nominating him for Congress.

Republican County and Precinct Chairmen, gathering as the Congressional District Executive Committee (CDEC), will meet Saturday, August 8, at 1 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Center in Sulphur Springs to pick a candidate.

Republicans will have to choose a successor on the ballot for John Ratliffe, who resigned his congressional seat in May after being appointed Director of National Intelligence by President Trump.

Since Ratcliffe won the Republican nomination in the March Primary, it is now up to the CDEC to replace him on the ballot.

Antonelli suggests that if the Republicans become deadlocked over the difficult decision among 13 candidates, they could give him the nod for November.

Declared candidates include:


Trace Johannesen, Rockwall city councilman.

TC Manning, U.S. Navy veteran.

Floyd McLendon, former U.S. Navy SEAL.

Jim Pruitt, mayor of Rockwall.

Travis Ransom, mayor of Atlanta.

Robert West, farmer from Cooper.

Jason Ross, former district chief of Staff for Ratcliffe.

Pat Fallon, state senator from Prosper.

Casey Campbell, lawyer from Rockwall.

Bob Worthen, businessman from Texarkana.

Aaron Harris, chief of staff for U.S. Representative Lance Gooden.

Zach Rateliff, Businessman from Texarkana.

Steve Gorman, retired airline pilot and drag racer from Whitesboro.

John Cooper, preacher from Sulphur Springs.

 

“I’m already on the ballot,” said Antonelli. “If the Republicans deadlock or the meeting breaks down, I can be a compromise candidate and represent the party in November.”

He added that, in light of the unique situation this year, if nominated and elected, he will only serve one term.

“Normally, all these fine candidates should have had the opportunity to battle it out against themselves in a Republican Primary. If elected, I will hold the seat for one term and then the process can proceed normally in 2022,” said Antonelli.

Antonelli, 63, is co-owner of The Clarksville Times weekly newspaper with his wife Patricia. A life-long journalist, he was won awards for Community Service, General Excellence, Column Writing, and Photography,

He had served as an elected school trustee, as well as a library and animal shelter board member. He is currently a member of the Clarksville Planning and Zoning Commission, and President of the Clarksville Lions Club.

 


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