talltex wrote:tomtexan wrote:He was unopposed. What else would could be expected?
I agree...it's not a position that most of the legislators want to put themselves in. If the speaker doesn't work behind the scenes to bring together a coalition of legislators with opposing viewpoints (which depend primarily on which lobbyist that is backing them) then nothing gets done. Personally, I'm glad to have someone in there that's willing to rein in Dan Patrick who spends 90% of his time trying to get in front of a camera anywhere he can to pontificate on issues all over the country that have nothing to do with his alleged "job" in Austin. The last 6 months before the elections he showed up at almost every primary in the country to give his views on the issues while being paid to be in Austin. I've never seen a Lt. Governor that thought he was so newsworthy.
I am not a Dan Patrick fan by any means. He is paid 7200 a year plus expences. He isn't paid any more than any other State Senator or Rep. He is paid to lead the Senate for 120 days every 2 years. It's concidered a part a part time job, and is paid as such.