In an email released Monday, Republican Party of Texas Chairman Allen West issued a statement, blasting State Representative Dade Phelan’s candidacy for Speaker of the Texas House, saying the Republican...
"All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit. The faith of the people of Texas stands pledged to the preservation of a republican form of government, and, subject to this limitation only, they have at all times the inalienable right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think expedient."
