Blake Farenthold Reaches ‘Contender’ Status
Texas Republican Takes Critical Second Step in ‘Young Guns’ Program
Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Republican Blake Farenthold (TX-27) has reached ‘Contender’ status as part of its Young Guns program. ‘Contender’ status is the second step in the three-level program, with Farenthold now facing a new set of benchmarks to reach ‘Young Gun’ status in his bid to unseat ethically-tainted career politician Democrat Rep. Solomon Ortiz (D-TX).
Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns program is a member-driven organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. By achieving ‘Contender’ status, Farenthold has already proven his ability to build a successful campaign structure and achieve vital fundraising goals.
“Blake Farenthold has already proven that he will be a formidable candidate by meeting the Young Guns program’s rigorous goals and is well on his way to building a winning campaign that will put this seat in the Republican column,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Blake is part of a strong pool of candidates who are frustrated with the Democrat majority’s culture of corruption, as well as their agenda of more spending and fewer jobs, and aren’t willing to stand by any longer. His campaign has put Solomon Ortiz on notice that Americans are ready to turn the page on the failed experiment known as the Obama-Pelosi agenda.”
Farenthold’s diverse career includes co-hosting a top rated conservative talk radio program, practicing law at a Corpus Christi law firm, and founding his own computer consulting and web design firm. A lifelong resident of South Texas, Farenthold takes an active part in the community and understands the needs of the people of the 27th Congressional District of Texas.
While already having achieved certain benchmarks to place him on the road to victory, Farenthold now faces a new set of rigorous goals that will elevate him to the top level of the Young Guns program and help him build a competitive, effective and winning campaign.
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