If he could be a lobbyist and make money off of it, probably

For the record, if belatedly, Mr. Hawkins has been a big donor to Chet in the past. Is he still? Would Mr. Sibley, if elected, fight tooth and toenail to pass legislation to invoke the 10th amendment to nullify ObamaCare in Texas or would he even vote yes to such legislation?

I agree Rick we are broke. I was raised on a farm in Kansas. If this economy cripple's my family will be fine, because one Kansas Farmer can feed 200 people. I've put my family on a strict budget. It's gonna get worse before it get's better we need to look at the past and prepare for it.

I agree Rick we are broke. I was raised on a farm in Kansas. If this economy cripple's my family will be fine, because one Kansas Farmer can feed 200 people. I've put my family on a strict budget. It's gonna get worse before it get's better we need to look at the past and prepare for it.

Gas is up 89 cents a gallon since Obama took office.Plus once he gets his cap and trade passed you are looking at 5.00 a gallon. He has said repeatly that he would have no problem seeing it go there as it would make us by smart cars. I for one am not going to buy a go cart to drive. Another thing the gov is trying to control. He spent more money in 6 months then Bush, Clinton, Bush 1 and Reagan combined. We are broke people, can you not understand broke?

The only reason ole good ole boy Bush is coming outta hiding is his old buddy ole pal Sibley is gonna make him money keeping the energy companie's profit's rising! Last time I checked Saddam did'nt do the bombing on 9-11. Those 9-11 bomber's were how many Saudi's? The same Saudi's that stood to gain lot's of money off the energy price rising. Was'nt one of them Bin Laden's brother whom Mr Bush called Bubba? Oh yea he was a family friend to Mr President. Funny thing how Mr Bin Laden has'nt been captured but look how fast we found Saddam hiding in a hole surrounded by lot's of American Dollar's. I think Mr President had more to gain by going to war with Iraq than chasing the real mastermind behind 9-11. Dick Cheney's company took the big contract Halleburton made him I bet record profit's and Bush made big profit's from the energy company! Bush/Cheney have spent billion's on two war's. Our current President Mr Obama stand's to gain nothing from the health care bill and look at all you complaining about it. I did notice this as soon as Mr Obama went into office guess what the gas price's dropped hmm I wonder why we still have two war's going on its because he stand's to gain nothing from it. I think President Obama is doing a helluva better job than Mr Bush. You know why they disagree with him? He's gonna tax the hell outta them haha and they deserve it totally. I will vote for him in 2012 we need people that look out for the poor that's the problem's with the rep they look out for the rich and that's it.

Ok here we go again. Was unaware any name calling beside using the word dumb but I can refrain from that if needed. But it will be hard. Electric rates have increased 64%since deregulation that Sibley Sponsored. States who neighbor Texas and are regulated and use the same mix as for as producing electricty with natural gas, has rates as follows.Texas is about 10.3 per kilo watt Louisiana is 8.3 Oklahoma is 7.3. Despite Mr Sibley saying the fuel mix is the problem, Texas is using less plants now then either state as for as gas fired plants have closed right and left including 4 here in Mclennan County. So that reasoning hold's no water. After retiring due to health , he has went to be a lobbyist for Cap Rock Ind. along with others. Utility companies greatly benefited from deregulation as Texas went from the lowest utility cost to the 3rd highest in the US. I feel that it is wrong to pass legislation so detrimental to all Texans and then go lobby for the people who benefitted the most. No name calling , just facts provided by the Cities Aggregation Power Project, a non profit coalition of Texas Municipalities. I would bet in the next couple of weeks we will see a guest column in the Trib by Ray Perryman saying how good this has been for Texas. Facts are facts and the rates are what they are. 3rd highest in the US.

Bill Whitaker Why did you delete the post about electric rates and why they are at the rates they are at? Who are you protecting? These facts are facts provided by the Cities Aggregation Power Project, a non profit coalition of Texas Muncipalities. SO much for the change in ownership being Conservative

WacoTrib.com staff: Posts were deleted for name-calling. Please don't resort to those tactics when making your points. And Bill Whitaker had nothing to do with it.

Questions and your answers 1. Probably 2. who cares 3.Yes and someone who owns a 17000 sq foot house, electricity does not matter 4.Don't know 5.Good ole boys network

And more questions. Will Doc Anderson have to run against Chris, again? When Sibley becomes the senator from this district will he be able to work with Anderson who it was stated blew away Sibley's son Chris? Is this Hawkins with his 17000 thousand cubic foot mansion overlooking Lake Waco the same Hawkins that used to own the Gibson Discount Store chain? Is Hawkins hosting this gathering with the intention of helping the hard working people of Texas? Awaiting more information. Thanks in advance.

I don't know why anyone would think G.W. Bush would help you win. He chose SMU for his library leaving BU hanging by a thread for years and all the other stuff from the last few years (granted not all bad, but the bad stuff is really bad).

Sibley's son ran against Doc Anderson in a House race and got blowed away. It was not even close.Doc is a good man and people rewarded him with a overwhelming victory. Running on someone's name only. Chris brought up that Yancy has not done anything for Texas? Well what did Sibley's son run on? Waiting Chris. Come on.............thought so.

Another question or three: I thought Sibley just tried to run for office not too long ago in a republican race? I thought he lost? Information please? Gracias.

Chris old boy guilt hurts deep, huh? Let's see who JD and William are? (Kip maybe hmmm) They are some blindly ignorant folks that must have a connection with the corruption and they are also struggling with the guilt!!! oh how guilt eats at a person when they are in cover up mode to protect their special interests!! You know there has to be corruption for them to be so bent on getting Sibley in there! I wonder if they played ball with him?? Oh well corrupt is as corrupt does, huh boys? What color is your Kool-aid? Kipper, I WILL not vote for "Chet the Liberal"!!!!!!!!!!

It is exciting to see everyone so passionate about their respective candidates. The amount of positive publicity generated by Sibley's entry into this race is great for SD 22. He was (and is)a very well respected man throughout the State of Texas and many of us (myself included) will do our best to see that a man of integrity represents us in Austin. It is rare when a man with his credentials (i.e. Doctor, Lawyer, Mayor, Senator, and Baylor Bear) chooses a life of public service and we should all welcome his expertise in legislative matters. After serving this district for well over a decade, I was glad to hear that he was successfull in the private sector. I was sorry to see him leave his post in 2003, but as a husband and father, I understood. Now, I'm just glad the citizens of this district (especially the younger ones who were not politically active when he first served) will get to see him in action again. Sibley is a man of character and a political diamond in the ruff. His personal and professional integrity are a rarity in the political arena. Hooray for SD 22.

Sibley is the MAN!!!!!BUSH-SIBLEY for President. If they pick another VP can they run again for another 8 years.

Cant we all just get along and go vote for who we want. GO SIBLEY!!!!!!We need you back to fix things..

William. Stick some of the Bull you are spouting in the bill you send it every month. It is not a Republican or Democrap thing. It is called crooked no matter waht party you belong to buds

JD your response is typical of someone who is clueless about the facts. If you have not kept up with what is in the news lately and it is high utility rates. Even the Trib has a problem with it and Sibley's responsibility

Chris, I must agree with you. These other folks that are voting for Yancy need to get ready for a loser to be at the helm. Well, I guess we dont need to worry about that since we already know who is going to win. I would waste my time arguing with idiots that blog on this websit. Sibley is going to win the election and thats that. Higher electric bills, what a bunch of morons. I cant go any further becasue I have nothing good to say to you guys.

Chris wake up and smell the coffee. You must be ole Sibley's campaign manager. Sibley was the author of the bill. What is it that 2 plus 2 you do not get? Typical of someone who is clueless on what he is talking about. Since you are off today ,due the research before you spout off about what is evident you know nothing about. Sibley is the reason why yours mine and everyone's bill is what it is. Tell ole Sibley to have a good time at Hawkins home.

Alright some guilty dogs are barking on here! You guys who are drooling for Sibley must have plenty of money and enjoy deregulated electric companies to which we now pay higher rates regardless of what natural gas cost is. Come on ron and chris tell your story is Sibley in your pocket or are you in his!!!! I will vote for anyone but sibley especially since this collusion has gone on with him and Kip! Sibley is not a resident in Waco or the district 22 area! I bet US Justice Dept. will get in on this unless the high rollers that want to protect their special interests in this area will cover it up!!

Questions-Yancy is a nobody and should not be elected. He's done nothing for Texas. THe great Sibley has done a welth of good for this area. His record specks for itself. If he was not eligable to register in this area, they would not allow him to put his name on the ballot. He held this position some years ago and is now coming back to do more good. He will be elected with no doubt.

Couple of qwik questions for the bloggers. Who is Yancy? What has he done for Texas? Is Sibley legally entitiled to run for the office he has motioned towards? Can a legal opinion of merit be delivered soon to clear the air either yea or nay for DrSibley's eligability? Thanks in advance for the knowledge to follow.

It's becoming increasingly obvious that many of you are carrying water for the ethically challenged Darren Yancy. When Yancy isn't having his real estate license revoked for dishonest behavior, he is racing to the courthouse to file another frivolous lawsuit against a non-profit charity. Yancy supporters are (understandably) ticked-off by Sibley's popularity and support in SD 22. They can't attack Sibley's conservative credentials, so they resort to these lame arguments about his residency. It is beyond me why they overlook Yancy's deplorable personal and professional life.

Chris: I did live in the Middle East and other third-world pest holes. So that's why I don't want to import here what was a way of life there. I have nothing personally against Sibley. Main point is how do we draw a line that politicians can understand. Not to do so makes the difference between a Rangel or a Sibley only a matter of degree.

Sibley has lived and worked for this community since before I was born. He took out my mom's wisdom teeth when he was an oral surgeon and he prosecuted bad guys as an assistant district attorney. He has impeccable conservative credentials and I am honored to give him my vote. VOTE Sibley May 8th.

Boomer, I live 6 miles from Crawford. President Bush did one hell of a job. I dont give a damn if Sibley never changes his Texas Driver License address. Go give him a 150.00 ticket for not doing it. Marie may ride with you go give it to him and you and her can bicker and argue all the way to his house about how wrong this Country is. Try living in Afganistan or Iraq for a few months.

Here's the bottom line -- politicians will always feel above the laws they write and are supposed to abide by whenever we make apologies for their circumventing the law. We gotta clean up both parties or else we end up with the messes we have now. And only we can object because whether Dem or Repub, the old school guys will continue to pass off corruption as just politics. If we want that, we can move to Mexico.

Chris, the Travis County tax assessor says that has been his principal residence for 8 years. OK. So if he didn't change his driver's license for 6 months instead of 30 days, he's still gaming the law. Either he has been a resident of Travis County or else he misused the homestead law to cheat Travis County out of the taxes he should have been paying there on the higher valued property.

I don't care if Sibley runs or not, I hope he wins, BUT George Bush, who chose to live in Crawford for 8 years because it presented his image, then stiffed us with his library can stay home in his uptown Dallas residence, near his SMU Library. He's not one of us and he never was. I truly resent having my home turned into a media circus just because it's the folksy place that fit Bushes' desired image and then he ditches us for a more cosmopolitan place. Those of us who live in Waco by choice love it. Regardless of where Sibley spends his time now, he is at least one of us, raised his kids here and represented us well in the Senate.

Marie, you may also want to read up on your homestead theory. Not true either. Most of your post is not correct. You may want to study up before you start your debate.

Marie, who cares about a driver's license address. If you knew anything about the law, you would know that it changed from 30 days to 6 months this past November. Read the new legislative updates or contact your local DPS Office for current information. Just a small thought, before running your mouth at lease know what your talking about. On a final note, if he does a good ob like HE DID BEFORE, I dont give a darn if he lives in California.

Google Texas Homestead Exemption. Looks like it is to be used only on the "principal residence." Looks like my vote will be between Yancy and Avant. Everyone else can make up their own mind and vote accordingly. But I'm not casting a vote for a politician that starts out gaming the law.

Don't worry about residency. Dick Cheney flew to Wyoming from his home in Highland Park to establish residency outside Texas so that he could serve as vice president. It is just another of those constitutional provisions ignored by Republicans. I think having W., Ken Starr and Sibley in the same room (with other architects of the destruction of our nation) will make Waco famous again... Maybe some bricks will be thrown through Democratic Party headquarters windows and mobs toting guns will show up to greet this motley crew. Heck, this could be the beginning of Texas' move to independence.

I am thrilled that President Bush, who lives and votes in SD 22, has chosen a member of this community to support for State Senate. For those of you who weren't here (or weren't paying attention) when Sibley represented us, let me remind you that he was chosen as one of Texas Monthly's Best Legislators three separate times ('93, '97, '99). He was best known for his ability to work with members of his own party, as well as Democrats, such as the late Lieutenant Gov Bob Bullock. To quote Texas Monthly, Sibley is "the strongest, savviest, most influential member of the Senate." That is kind of person I want representing me and my family in the Texas Senate.

See i told ya the players would come out as to who wants there silver lined pockets protected by endorsing Sibley. Ol Hawkins and they bring in a big gun to seal the deal!! What ya bet a whole lot will get covered up on this residence issue now!!! Where is the honesty anymore????

Under the law, homestead does not equal residence. There are several facotrs that go into residence.

Chris-it does make a difference where Sibley moved to because that is his homestead, in Travis County. To run for this office, you have to be a resident of Dist. 22 for a year. He may own another home here, but he hasn't lived here for 8 yrs. Plus he admits that he never changed his address on his drivers license (there is a law that you have to do that within 30 days), plus he didn't change his voters registration so he's been voting in a county which he doesn't live in. This is a big deal!!! Why vote for someone who lies and cheats??? We have enough of that already and I don't understand why the local Republican Party would allow him to run knowing the rules. Same good old boy group??? That is not a good idea if you are wanting more people to join the party and be involved. We want honest conservatives, not re-runs of bad ones.

And who cares about where the man moved too. He's here now and ready to serve this district. He is a millonaire, I wish I was. Some people have it and some dont. I am one who dont.

Danny, this is the way the game has worked for years. Sibley wants his friend to endorse him just like Waco Police endorse candidates for the Waco City Council. People help out friends. Sibley and Bush are friends, he is here because he was invited. Why would the election not be fair. People vote for who they want too. It sound like most people posting here dont like Bush. I dont think President Bush is going to go to the polls and twist someones arm to get them to vote. If you dont like Sibley, dont vote for him. I dont understand why everything is always so negative and I also dont understand why I am getting into politics with someone I dont know. My only point is, VOTE FOR WHO YOU WANT TO VOTE FOR. My vote is for Sibley before I found out Bush was endorsing him. Guess what else. I am also voting WHITE for Governor. Its not a republican thing. I always vote for who I think is going to do the best job. I am not republican or democrat. I VOTE FOR WHO I WANT. THAT IS WHY THIS COUNTRY IS SO GREAT. I LOVE AMERICA!!!!!

Chris,We all will agree with you about having Bush rather then Clinton, all we want is a fair election ,Bush should be speaking out against Obama ,not supporting a candidate that moved to Austin to be a millionaire.

Look at 'ol W. skinning and grinning. Life must be good. Maybe he can give Crawford a makeover while he is in the area. It is still funny to actually think Waco would get a presidential library. Meanwhile, College Station can make the claim that they have one. Robbie, stop drinking that watered down kool-aid that Dick Cheney made. Let me make you a stout glass of the real stuff and taste the difference.

You said it all Chris! Welcome back, Mr. President! Have you all forgotten about the mess the Clintons left for Mr. Bush to clean up? Don't blame him, blame Mr. Bill!

Bush,stay in dallas ,you did not want your library here at Baylor ,now you want to come down here to a another millionaire house and get money for Sibley that moved to Austin to be a millionaire,you won't even talk about the takeover of the liberal President and defend your own Presidency,Chency has to do it for you,please stay in Dallas ,we are wanting conservatives and not rinos in that senate seat.

Thank you President Bush for keeping my family safe at night. It was your effort that brought down a mass murderer in Iraq. If not for Mr. Bush, we may still be fearing these evil bastards. You may have spen lots of money, but it was money well spent. I remember the 911 attact that was on your watch. You promised to protect America and what a JOB WELL DONE. If I could vote to keep you another 8 years, I would. It was you President Bush that secured America. We could all sleep well while you were running this country. These stupid comments that other dumb butts post dont mean crap. When it is them in trouble one day, they may say where is President Bush when we need him. I would just like to say thank you for serving America Mr. President. I welcome you back to Central Texas!

Mr. President, Thank you for having the gumption to protect our nation and stand up against our enemies. Your leadership kept America safe. However, if Mr. Sibley has half of your fiscal tendencies, the State of Texas will soon be in the red, and that does not bode well for us. I understand that you have a ranch within Senate District 22, but please stay at your home in Dallas and out of our local politics. We the People can make our own decisions. Respectfully, Robbie.

Obama spent more in 6 months did Bush Clinton Bush the 1st and Reagan combined. We still agree about ole Sibley. He would fit right in with the commissioners court here locally. Good ole boy network

Bush and Sibley? Bush has us so deep in debt that we are under water.... and Sibley, the lobbyist has us paying through the nose for electricity (by being in bed with power companies)! What a dirty combo! Say NO WAY!

I love Pres Bush but he was a part of the good ole boys making our electric bills sky high.Same ole guard wants Sibley in. Waco better wake up

Typical Sibley. Hiding undercover from the public view and just using the same old Bush machine that started the financial collapse of this country. If you were a real candidate for this district, why dont you hold open town halls and talk to the real residents of the this commmunity. Oh yea, I forgot you are not a resident of this county. Sorry