ONE LAST PLEA

Friends,

A big voting day is tomorrow. As we all have learned, the only way to preserve our freedoms is to return to conservative values. And we have to confirm that the folks we are voting for really are conservative.

In the race for Texas House District 3, every single conservative organization that compared the candidate’s positions gave the endorsement to Erwin Cain. I understand they include: Texans for Fiscal Responsibility PAC, Texas Alliance for life; Conservative Republicans of Texas; Young Conservatives of Texas; Texas Home School Coalition PAC; and others. He has also garnered endorsements from the vast majority of grass roots conservatives and Republican elected officials in our district. If you want more information on Erwin, visit his web site at www.erwincain.com.

I know Erwin personally. He has worked for years championing our conservative values. He helped to grow dramatically the Republican Party in Hopkins County and helped to start the local TEA party. Erwin is a hard worker, aggressive, smart and dedicated to conservative principles. Most importantly he will bring honesty and integrity to Austin.

If you really want a conservative to represent you in Austin, I ask that you take time to vote for Erwin Cain.

Every vote is critical.

Sincerely,

Troy

Cain Gains Momentum; Harper Support Collapses

Harper receives no district contributions outside his home county

(Hopkins County, TX) - Campaign Finance reports made public today at the Texas Ethics Commission confirm that Erwin Cain continues to build strong grass roots support, having raised almost $40,000 from 133 donors - more than five times the amount raised by his opponent. Meanwhile, these reports indicate that the Holland Harper campaign has effectively collapsed, collecting only $7480 from just 22 in-district donors, and the candidate failed to earn a single district contribution outside of his home county.

Since beginning his campaign, Erwin Cain has earned the support of almost 275 donors, raising over $80,000 or more than double that of Mr. Harper. Ninety percent of Cain’s funding has come from within HD 3, reflecting a solid base in every county in the district, including Lamar County – the home county of Mr. Harper. In Lamar, Cain has raised $17,488.77, almost matching Harper’s $22,274.34 (summary included at end of release.)

These reports confirm that East Texans have rejected the false, negative campaign launched by Mr. Harper, who is spending more than $200,000 of family money to conceal his Democrat record. Austin-based Capitol Inside reported just yesterday, “….Harper is perceived as the moderate amid revelations that he's voted in several Democratic primaries in the past and backed candidates such as Hillary Clinton and the Democratic state lawmaker he hopes to replace. Cain - on the other hand - is a Hopkins County GOP chairman who's been endorsed by several conservative groups with considerable sway including the Young Conservatives of Texas and the Empower Texans PAC that's the political arm for the Texans for Fiscal Reasonability.”

To date, Erwin Cain has received every conservative endorsement given in the campaign, including Texas Alliance for Life; Empower Texans PAC, the political arm of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility; Young Conservatives of Texas; Conservative Republican of Texas; Texas Home School Coalition; former Republican Party of Texas Vice Chairman David Barton, and 46 key Republican leaders including current and former GOP County Chairs, Elected Officials, SREC members, current and former Precinct Chairs, and grassroots leaders in House District 3. Cain has also secured an “A” rating from the Texas State Rifle Association.

Anyone who would like more information, or would like to assist with or support Mr. Cain’s campaign, should contact Erwin Cain at 903.488.3337 or ecain@erwincain.com. More information can be found at www.erwincain.com.

Pol. Adv. Paid for by Erwin Cain Campaign, P.O. Box 791, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75483, Bill Watts, Treasurer


Summary of Reports:

Erwin Cain Feb 22 report:
156 donations
133 donors
123 in district donors
10 out of district donors
$6,147.76out district/16.14%
$31,954.16 in district/83.86%
TOTAL RAISED FEB 22 REPORT: $39,477.92

Holland Harper Feb. 22 report:
28 donations
27 donors
22 in district donors
5 out of district donors
$2,350 out district/31.42%
$5,130 in district/68.58%
TOTAL RAISED FEB 22 REPORT: $7,480

Erwin Cain to Date:
342 donations
271 donors
250 in district donors
21 out of district donors
$7,797.76 out district/9.64%
$73,058.29 in district/90.36%
TOTAL RAISED TO DATE $80,856.05

Harper to Date:
142 donations
128 donors
106 in district donors
22 out of district donors
$5,589 out district/16.21%
$28,889.34/83.79%
TOTAL RAISED TO DATE $34,478.34

Texas House District 3 Candidate Cain Rounds Up Endorsements

(Hopkins County, TX) - In a development which demonstrates that Republicans are uniting behind Erwin Cain, the Cain campaign today announced the endorsement of 46 key Republican leaders including current and former GOP County Chairs, Elected Officials, SREC members, current and former Precinct Chairs, and grassroots leaders in House District 3 (see list at end of release). Additionally, Cain has secured the endorsement of former GOP nominee Kirby Hollingsworth of Mt. Vernon, who has written a personal letter to all primary voters announcing his support of Cain.

Titus County Chair Sue Evenwel of Mt. Pleasant said, “I believe Erwin Cain is running as a true patriot to benefit his constituents and this district, rather than build his own personal prestige or fortunes. His strong conservative core values will be the filter he uses to make good decisions for the people in District 3.”

Red River County Republican Chairman Shawn Tully said, “The reason I endorse Mr. Erwin Cain is that he is a proven conservative, has been in the Republican grass roots efforts for years, and is a proven true Republican. Mr. Cain honors God first, then his family, and it is my opinion that he will be a true servant of the people of House District 3.”

Pam Derr, Former President of the Republican Women of Delta County, added her support, saying, “I take pleasure in endorsing Erwin Cain. He is a defender of our Republican platform, which we hold dear. He is a warrior of what is right and true and in this hour he is needed in Austin.”

In announcing his support, Kirby Hollingsworth said, "In a primary, it’s important to vet our candidates to ensure they will be consistent in their voting and not be swayed by ‘special interests.’ With Erwin Cain we don’t have to guess because he has a record of fighting for our beliefs.”

SREC District 2 Committeeman John Cook stated, “Erwin Cain has proven to be an energizer for the Republican Party in Hopkins County. In District 3 there is no better organizer, no better candidate, no better man to replace the incumbent representative there.”

In accepting the endorsements, Cain said, “I’m honored and humbled that these leaders are uniting behind my candidacy. They know that my conservative compass is true, and I will fight for our principles in Austin. It’s great to see the momentum building in our grass roots campaign.”

These announcements follow those from two key conservative groups who have chosen to endorse Cain as the true conservative in the March 2 Republican primary: Empower Texans PAC, the political arm of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, and the Young Conservatives of Texas.

Cain, 49, is the former Chairman of the Hopkins County Republican Party, which has experienced strong growth in the past several years. Cain has also worked to promote conservative principles across East Texas by launching and chairing the Northeast Texas GOP Chairmen’s Coalition. The group is comprised of Republican leaders in eight counties across the region, including five of the six counties in HD 3.

A small businessman and attorney, Cain owns a real estate investment company in Hopkins County. Mr. Cain’s law practice extends throughout East and Northeast Texas, where he has built a practice representing those facing frivolous lawsuits.

Erwin and Hope Cain have been married for almost 21 years and reside in the rural community of Como, located just outside of Sulphur Springs. The couple has three children: Hunter (17), Averi (14), and Honour (11), all of whom attend public schools in the Como-Pickton CISD. The Cains are members of First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, where Erwin is an adult Sunday School teacher.

Anyone who would like more information, or would like to assist with or support Mr. Cain’s campaign, should contact Erwin Cain at 903.488.3337 or erwincainhd3@gmail.com. More information can be found at www.erwincain.com.



List of Endorsements: (partial list as of Friday, January 29, 2010)



Sue Evenwel, Titus County GOP Chair

Ted Aikman, Titus County GOP Treasurer

Lonnie Smith, Former Titus County GOP Chair

Emily Aikman, Titus County GOP Precinct Chair

Angie Criss, Titus County GOP Precinct Chair

Ginger Shaffer, Titus County GOP Precinct Chair

Shawn Tulley, Red River County GOP Chair

Bob Moore, Former Red River County GOP Chair and Precinct Chair

Terry Watkins, Red River County GOP Party Vice Chair and Precinct Chair

Vernon Estepp, Red River County GOP Precinct Chair

Hon. Gerald Teague, Delta County Sheriff

Jerry Derr, Delta County Men’s Club President

Pam Derr, Former President, Delta County Rep. Women’s Club; Former Vice Chairman, Delta County GOP

Edward McKim, Former Delta County GOP Chair

Daymon Cunningham, Delta County GOP Precinct Chair

Jack Kiley, Delta County GOP Precinct Chair

Carol King, Delta County GOP Precinct Chair

Ruth Beeler Crow, Delta County GOP Precinct Chair

Hon. Kevin Jenkins, Lamar County Commissioner

Lenita Unruh, Former Lamar County GOP Chair

Lou Burleud, Lamar County GOP Precinct Chair

John Ropella, Lamar County GOP Precinct Chair

Harold Wood, Lamar County GOP Precinct Chair

David Baucom, Former Hopkins County GOP Chair

Patsy McClain, Former Hopkins County GOP Chair

Chris Brown, Former Hopkins County GOP Chair

Bill Allan, Former Hopkins County GOP Chair

Carol Palmer, Former Hopkins County GOP Secretary
Patty Jones, Former Hopkins County GOP Secretary, Former Hopkins County GOP Precinct Chair
Cortland Savage, Hopkins County GOP Precinct Chair

Rosemary Horn, Hopkins County GOP Precinct Chair

John Allen, Hopkins County GOP Precinct Chair

Carol Teer, Hopkins County GOP Precinct Chair

Monte Burke, Former Hopkins County GOP Precinct Chair
Gordon Fulchur, Former Hopkins County GOP Precinct Chair
Pat Chase, Former Hopkins County GOP Precinct Chair
Gene Watson, Former Hopkins County GOP Precinct Chair

Evelyn Hershey, Former Hopkins County GOP Precinct Chair
Kirby Hollingsworth, Former Franklin County GOP Chair, Former HD 3 GOP Nominee

Kay Hopkins, Former Franklin County GOP Chair

J.D. Baumgartner, Franklin County Vice Chairman and Precinct Chair

Nell Hollingsworth, Franklin County GOP Precinct Chair

Sarah Hamrick, Franklin County GOP Precinct Chair

Curtis Brown, Franklin County GOP Precinct Chair

SREC Committeeman John Cook

SREC Committeewoman Cindy Burkett



Pol. Adv. Paid for by Erwin Cain Campaign, P.O. Box 791, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75483, Bill Watts, Treasurer

Shot Heard Round the World...Part 2

If you are in Titus county, please contact me if you would like to volunteer for Erwin's campaign. I have a few yard signs as well as lists of folks you can call or visit. We need to keep Texas conservative, and Erwin Cain will help us do just that!

Below is a message from Erwin regarding yesterday's AMAZING election in Massachusetts. Let's keep the ball rolling all the way through November!

Troy
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Yesterday, the people of Massachusetts, one of the most liberal states in the union, made a loud proclamation: “IT’S THE PEOPLE’S SEAT. IT’S THE PEOPLE’S GOVERNMENT. BIG GOVERNMENT NEED NOT APPLY!” This GOP win was the small stone of the avalanche that will crumble the heavy handedness of big government. A collective sigh of relief can be heard and felt across our nation.

But let’s not be lulled to sleep by a small victory. We have a lot of work to do. It is imperative that we redouble our effort and keep the momentum going. Every elected official who embraces growing the government at the expense of the public needs to be fired. Please stay diligent in your efforts. The words of Thomas Jefferson remind us that “the price of liberty is eternal vigilance.”

Here in East Texas, it is critical that we elect a strong, proven conservative for House District 3. Only a strong conservative can resist the same forces that have exploded the size of our federal government. As a conservative, I pledge to fight to reel in government and to protect our freedoms and our wallets.

If you support my efforts, here is how you can help. Send post cards and letters to your friends and neighbors. Place a yard sign or highway sign. Host a neighborhood coffee. Block walk. Man a phone bank. Donate to the campaign. You can donate online, and volunteer, at www.erwincain.com, or email me. If you have a talent or experience we can put it to use.

Thank you in advance for helping with the battle against the creep of socialism.

I look forward to serving you in Austin.

ERWIN CAIN
ERWIN CAIN for HD3
PO BOX 791
Sulphur Springs, TX 75483

903.488.3337
ecain@erwincain.com

Christmas Wishes from Erwin Cain

Below is a letter from Erwin Cain wishing all a wonderful Christmas. I asked him if I could share. Merry Christmas! Let's hope and pray this season will usher in a great 2010...including new leadership in Austin and Washington!

Troy
www.erwincain.com

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As I have been out campaigning on peoples’ doorsteps during this crisp weather I am often invited inside to shake off the chill. Folks in East Texas are thoughtful that way. This unusually cool weather makes a warm hearth and home even more inviting. When I find myself growing weary of walking neighborhoods in the cold, I reflect on the exploits of some of our founding fathers who suffered and sacrificed in much harsher conditions. For freedom to them was much more important than comfort.

It was a driving snowstorm on Christmas Day in 1776 that gave cover for General Washington’s nighttime crossing of the Delaware to attack the Hessian garrison at Trenton. It was so bitterly cold that the river was swollen with ice. The crossing was treacherous. Yet the brave and desperate acts of those 2500 men turned out to be one of the greatest battles of the Revolutionary War and changed the course of world history.

To do that today we would don heavily insulated gear. Not so with Washington’s army. Many did not even have adequate shoes. Major James Wilkinson, who was on his way to join Washington, found his route easy to follow because, "there was a little snow on the ground, which was tinged here and there with blood from the feet of the men who wore broken shoes."

When I think of those stalwarts and their sacrifices, my soul is warmed and my spirit is lifted. The patriots who fought in that battle were committed to winning our freedoms despite great personal peril. Those heroes taught us that freedom sometimes comes at a great cost.

So I fight on.

I also think of another hero. The Savior of the world could have come in any fashion He chose. Many thought Jesus would come with his legions of angels and be the conquering King. Yet in His wisdom, He came as a vulnerable child to a young and poor couple from a nondescript town called Nazareth in a backwater country called Israel. The odds could not have been more stacked against Him. Yet through His life as a suffering Servant He proved that nothing was too daunting to prevent bringing peace to Earth and goodwill to man. For the sheer joy of bringing the love of God to man He “endured the cross, despising the shame.” What a price He paid for our freedom! We know from that sacrifice that when the Son makes us free we are free indeed!

We are truly blessed by a loving God who showed us that no sacrifice is too great for love and liberty. I pray that during this Holy season, you and your family are enveloped in the richness of God’s love and the gift of His Son. May you be encouraged and emboldened by that love throughout the upcoming year.

I wish you and your family a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

ERWIN CAIN
ERWIN CAIN for HD3
PO BOX 791
Sulphur Springs, TX 75483

903.488.3337
erwincainhd3@gmail.com

Excitement Building for Erwin Cain

One thing is for certain in Texas House District 3...Barbecue is a winner. The rest is up to the voters in 2010.

If Thursday night's dinner at Priefert's Ranch is any indication, Erwin Cain (R)is well on his way to becoming a winner in HD3 as well.



In front of a crowd of nearly 200 Mount Pleasant, Texas voters, Erwin Cain laid out his conservative agenda and respectfully asked for their support in 2010.

Liberty is not a rock that is easily broken, but it can be cast aside.

Cain asked the crowd, "what would you be willing to do if" the government over-step their role in your life? After laying out the reasons HD3 needs new conservative leadership in Austin, Cain said, "I am willing to put my life, business and family on hold for a year to say 'not anymore' to the liberal agenda being pressed into our homes."

Erwin Cain steps into the House District 3 race to against Democratic Incumbent, Mark Homer, who has represented the district for the past 10 years.

Who Is Erwin Cain?

Hopkins County Republican Party Chairman Erwin A. Cain announced his candidacy for State Representative District 3. HD 3 is comprised of Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Red River, and Titus counties. In announcing his candidacy, Cain said

"I am running because I love my country, and I love East Texas. Like many others, I've watched in shock at the incredible overreaching of the federal government into our rights and our wallets. That same liberal philosophy is knocking at the door of our state legislature, and East Texans deserve to have a committed conservative who will never shift with the prevailing political winds."

Cain outlined the need to stop the growth of government and instead promote private sector job growth in East Texas. "The entrepreneurial spirit is the life blood of our country, and nowhere does that individualism shine brighter than in our great state. I will be a bulwark against any efforts to raise taxes, grow government, and dilute our freedoms. We must promote and advance economic and community development. We have plenty of water, inexpensive land, trained labor, and a low cost of living. By aggressively and wisely touting these assets outside of our district, we can develop more vibrant and prosperous opportunities and create more jobs here in
our community."

"East Texans deserve and expect a respectful discussion of the issues, as well as a debate on who can best represent our values, our families, and our district."

"When more than 500 citizens turn out on a hot summer day in Sulphur Springs to express their concern about the future of their state and nation, it's clear that the hard-working taxpayers of District 3 are paying attention, asking the tough questions, and saying "enough is enough." This will be the year when no elected official will be able to get away with saying one thing in East Texas and voting another way in Austin."

Cain, 49, currently serves as Chairman of the Hopkins County Republican Party, which has experienced strong growth in the past several years. In the 2008 primary, almost five times more voters turned out than in 2006 or 2004. Cain has also worked to promote conservative principles across East Texas by launching and chairing the Northeast Texas GOP Chairmen's Coalition. The group is comprised of Republican leaders in eight counties across the region, including five of the six counties in HD 3.

A small businessman, Cain owns a real estate investment company. In college, Cain served as Texas state president of the Junior Collegiate Distributive Education Club of America (DECA). At the time, DECA was the nation's 2nd largest scholastic organization and focused on training young entrepreneurs for the business world. Mr. Cain's law practice extends throughout East and Northeast Texas, where he has built a practice representing those facing frivolous lawsuits. He has owned his own law firm for 15 years. Cain said, "I've spent the last 21 years defending individuals and businesses from the costly and wasteful whims of frivolous lawsuits by plaintiff lawyers. I have supported practical reforms to limit the reach of lawsuit abuse and to promote a healthy business environment. I will continue that fight in the Texas Legislature."

In 1982, Erwin Cain earned an Associate degree in Management from Kilgore Junior College. He graduated from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce) in 1985 with a Bachelor degree in Management and Marketing. In 1988, Cain earned his law degree from the University of Arkansas, where he served as second-year law school class representative, was honored by being on the "Dean's List," and graduated in the top quarter of his class.

Erwin and Hope Cain have been married for almost 21 years and reside in the rural community of Como, located just outside of Sulphur Springs. The couple has three children: Hunter (17), Averi (14), and Honour (11), all of whom attend public schools in the Como-Pickton CISD. Outlining his support for education, Cain said, "High quality education is the smartest way to secure our children's futures. I will work to make District 3 schools the envy of the state."

The Cains are members of First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, where Erwin is an adult Sunday School teacher. Cain outlined his commitment to be a reliable voice for the values of faith and family.

"As a husband and a father of three I have learned the importance of strong family values, teaching by example, and personal responsibility. That starts with integrity, the bedrock of a strong moral core. I will always champion the sanctity of life and fight to preserve traditional marriage."

Anyone who would like more information, or would like to assist with or support Mr. Cain's campaign, should contact Erwin Cain at 903.488.3337 or erwincainhd3@gmail.com.



Pol. Adv. Paid for by Erwin Cain Campaign, P.O. Box 791, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75483, Bill Watts, Treasurer