Craig James has enjoyed some big wins in Texas. As a star running back in SMU’s famed “Pony Express” backfield, James was one of the most celebrated athletes in America. He later enjoyed impressive NFL and sports broadcasting careers. But none of that is why James is running for U.S. Senate in Texas. He tells us how a childhood spent moving from apartment to apartment because of evictions helps identify with the very real struggles of Texans today. He also points to 30 years as an entrepreneur in ranching and real estate. James says he’s running for office because he understands the economy and know to grow jobs and sees two critical paths to getting the job done. James says he would abolish the Department of Education and return that money to local leaders. He would also encourage life trades that don’t require a college education to be taught in high school since jobs like plumbers, electricians, mechanics and other solid careers don’t require tens of thousands to be spent on higher education. Energy is next on his priority list for growing the economy. James would also end the Environmental Protection Agency and responsibly tap American resources to create jobs, reduce prices and end dependence upon foreign energy sources. Mr. James also expresses strong support for Israel and details his uphill battle in the crowded GOP race to replace retiring Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.
