The Bunker Bob Show

LIVE coverage of the committees that will report to the delegates for consideration when the full convention convenes, beginning on the 16th. Not only will the work of the committee be broadcast, Bunker Bob will have interviews with committee members about what delegates might expect to consider.

LIVE coverage of the committees that will report to the delegates for consideration when the full convention convenes, beginning on the 16th. Not only will the work of the committee be broadcast, Bunker Bob will have interviews with committee members about what delegates might expect to consider.

The race for

Dates of Candidate Interviews Mike Britton- March 7, 2022 Stephanie Higgins- March 11, 2022 Deb Shinder, March 11, 2022 Campaign Websites Mike Britton- https://m.facebook.com/Mike4Rowlett?ref=py_c Stephanie Higgins- https://www.teamworkmakesthedreamworkrowlett.com Deb Shinder- https://DebShinderRowlett.com To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 3:32 Mike Britton 5:44 Stephanie Higgins 6:24 Deb Shinder 1. Why are you running for Rowlett City Council? 8:27 Deb Shinder 9:16 Stephanie Higgins 9:34 Mike Britton 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected? 11:51 Mike Britton 13:31 Deb Shinder 14:14 Stephanie Higgins 3. What do you see as the City Council's primary role and responsibility? 14:38 Stephanie Higgins 15:19 Mike Britton 16:24 Deb Shinder 4. What is your vision for the city of Rowlett? 17:44 Deb Shinder 18:54 Stephanie Higgins 19:20 Mike Britton 5. How often do you attend City Council meetings and what have you learned from that experience? 23:07 Mike Britton 24:25 Deb Shinder 25:54 Stephanie Higgins 6. Of what local community work/involvement are you most proud? 26:43 Stephanie Higgins 28:07 Mike Britton 28:59 Deb Shinder 7. If elected to City Council, who will be your primary constituent and how do you intend to make sure that you are listening to their concerns? (Voters, Taxpayers, Developers, Business Owners, City Administrators...?) 30:53 Deb Shinder 32:04 Stephanie Higgins 32:23 Mike Britton 8. What do you see as the biggest challenge or challenges facing the city of Rowlett? 35:40 Mike Britton 37:14 Deb Shinder 38:56 Stephanie Higgins 9. For the first time in Texas history, State and local government mandated involuntary shutdowns of private businesses and houses of worship in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID pandemic. Whether or not you supported this action by government, voters have the right to know under what circumstances you support a municipal government shutting-down local businesses and or houses of worship? 40:51 Stephanie Higgins 41:38 Mike Britton 42:20 Deb Shinder 10. As the population grows, citizens clamor for more government services while also fighting against higher taxes. What experience and solutions do you bring to the table that might help accomplish both? 44:07 Deb Shinder 47:19 Stephanie Higgins 47:54 Mike Britton 11. Is there a specific issue or set of issues on which you wish to focus if elected? 49:46 Mike Britton 52:54 Deb Shinder 54:05 Stephanie Higgins 12. Closing 54:30 Stephanie Higgins 55:02 Mike Britton 56:22 Deb Shinder 57:35 Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments

Dates of Candidate Interviews Jim White- March 11, 2022 Nikki Harris- March 8, 2022 Campaign Websites Jim White- https://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-White-For-Rockwall-ISD-Trustee-Place-5/100078480386326/ Nikki Harris- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1111506969612252 To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 2:21 Jim White 4:36 Nikki Harris 1. Why are you running for RISD School Board? 5:29 Nikki Harris 6:05 Jim White 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected/re-elected? 8:11 Jim White 8:55 Nikki Harris 3. In your view, what are the best attributes of Rockwall schools and what do you see as the greatest areas for improvement? 9:26 Nikki Harris 11:31 Jim White 4. Is there a specific issue or set of issues that you wish to focus on if elected? 14:34 Jim White 16:25 Nikki Harris 5. What do you believe is the key to attracting and keeping high quality faculty & staff in Rockwall schools and what might be done to improve this? 19:21 Nikki Harris 22:15 Jim White 6. Is there anything in the approved RISD budget that you disagree with or that you would like to see changed? 27:54 Jim White 30:44 Nikki Harris 7. Republican voters overwhelmingly approved ten ballot propositions that are intended to provide clear direction to and elevate accountabilities for all republicans elected to public office. Even though a school board race is non-partisan, I’d like to review the three propositions with you. First was Proposition 4, which states: Texas schools should teach students basic knowledge and American exceptionalism and reject Critical Race Theory and other curricula that promote Marxist doctrine and encourage division based on creed, race, or economic status. Do you support this proposition, and do you believe that Rockwall schools are already doing this? 32:07 Nikki Harris 33:15 Jim White 8. Next was Proposition 9, which states: Texas parents and guardians should have the right to select schools, whether public or private, for their children, and the funding should follow the student. Do you support this proposition and how do you believe this would impact Rockwall schools? 36:00 Jim White 38:06 Nikki Harris 8. Finally, Proposition 10, which reads: Texans affirm that our freedoms come from God and that the government should have no control over the conscience of individuals. Do you agree with this proposition and how do you believe this applies to Rockwall schools? (Mask mandates? Vaccine mandates? Other?) 39:14 Nikki Harris 39:54 Jim White 9. As a school board member, who do you see as your primary constituent and how do you intend to make sure that you are listening to their concerns? (Parents, Faculty, Administrators, Taxpayers…?) 41:08 Jim White 42:47 Nikki Harris 10. RISD posts nine outcomes that they hold as a goal for every graduate. If you were forced to choose just one, AND ONLY ONE, outcome from the list that best reflects your hope that every student might take away, which would it be and why? 43:24 Nikki Harris 44:42 Jim White Candidate closing remarks. 45:41 Jim White 46:48 Nikki Harris 47:21 Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments

Dates of Candidate Interviews Lee Harvey- March 8, 2022 Stan Britton- March 10, 2022 Campaign Websites Lee Harvey- https://mylinks.ai/lee4risd Stan Britton- https://www.facebook.com/stanbrittonrisdschoolboard To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 3:25 Lee Harvey 5:30 Stan Britton 1. Why are you running for RISD School Board? 6:21 Stan Britton 7:22 Lee Harvey 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected/re-elected? 9:23 Lee Harvey 10:18 Stan Britton 3. In your view, what are the best attributes of Rockwall schools and what do you see as the greatest areas for improvement? 11:07 Stan Britton 13:57 Lee Harvey 4. Is there a specific issue or set of issues that you wish to focus on if elected? 15:21 Lee Harvey 16:23 Stan Britton 5. What do you believe is the key to attracting and keeping high quality faculty & staff in Rockwall schools and what might be done to improve this? 18:10 Stan Britton 24:18 Lee Harvey 6. Republican voters overwhelmingly approved ten ballot propositions that are intended to provide clear direction to and elevate accountabilities for all republicans elected to public office. Even though a school board race is non-partisan, I’d like to review the three propositions with you. First was Proposition 4, which states: Texas schools should teach students basic knowledge and American exceptionalism and reject Critical Race Theory and other curricula that promote Marxist doctrine and encourage division based on creed, race, or economic status. Do you support this proposition, and do you believe that Rockwall schools are already doing this? 29:40 Stan Britton 34:58 Lee Harvey 7. Next was Proposition 9, which states: Texas parents and guardians should have the right to select schools, whether public or private, for their children, and the funding should follow the student. Do you support this proposition and how do you believe this would impact Rockwall schools? 38:17 Lee Harvey 39:39 Stan Britton 8. Finally, Proposition 10, which reads: Texans affirm that our freedoms come from God and that the government should have no control over the conscience of individuals. Do you agree with this proposition and how do you believe this applies to Rockwall schools? (Mask mandates? Vaccine mandates? Other?) 47:55 Stan Britton 50:37 Lee Harvey 9. As a school board member, who do you see as your primary constituent and how do you intend to make sure that you are listening to their concerns? (Parents, Faculty, Administrators, Taxpayers…?) 51:46 Lee Harvey 53:29 Stan Britton Candidate closing remarks. 54:37 Lee Harvey 57:00 Stan Britton 57:55 Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments

Rockwall County Republicans gathered at the Liberty Room in the County Courthouse on Saturday, March 26, 2022 for the County GOP Convention.

State Senator Bob Hall is in the Bunker for some Straight Talk about the election and what's keeping ALL of the GOP's legislative priorities from being adopted.

Dates of Candidate Interviews Don Huffines- January 14, 2022 Danny Harrison- January 17, 2022 Chad Prather- January 18, 2022 Allen West- February 3, 2022 (Cancelled due to ice storm) Campaign Websites Don Huffines- https://donhuffines.com Danny Harrison- https://dannyharrisonfortexas.com Chad Prather- https://prather2022.com Allen West- https://west4texas.com To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Bunker Bob’s Comments 0:59 Regarding Candidate Allen West 4:09 Regarding Incumbent Governor Greg Abbott 5:21 Regarding other Republican Challengers Candidate introductions & bio’s. 7:43 Chad Prather 9:29 Danny Harrison 10:23 Don Huffines 1. What makes you the best choice for Texas Conservatives to elect for Governor of Texas over incumbent Governor Gregg Abbot and the many Republican challengers that are in the race? 12:57 –Don Huffines 23:04 Danny Harrison 26:05 Chad Prather 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected/re-elected? 37:50 Chad Prather 44:33 Don Huffines 45:55 Danny Harrison 3. The COVID pandemic has demonstrated how fragile our God-given rights are to the executive authority of the Texas Governor. Even though both the U.S. & Texas Constitutions affirm those rights, most liberty-loving conservatives, who trusted Governor Abbot to protect us, were blindsided by his actions, which stripped away some of those rights. As a result, last year Texas voters overwhelmingly reaffirmed and amplified the responsibility of government at every level to protect the right of citizens to assemble for worship, without exception. So, if elected as our state’s 46th Governor, what criteria will you use to determine when it is permissible to take executive authority to strip citizens of fundamental rights that are recognized by the U.S. & Texas Constitutions? 47:35 Chad Prather 53:48 Danny Harrison 57:03 Don Huffines 4. Citizens of Texas never truly own their property since all privately held property is obligated to annually pay taxes based on the value that the state places on that property each year. This has resulted in many Texans’ losing their home to the state, even when mortgage free, because they are unable to pay the taxes on it due to the ever-increasing value assessed each year. So, when do you think Texans should finally own their own property? In other words, do you support an end to state property taxes and if so, how would you go about making this a reality without adding a state income tax? 57:49 Don Huffines 1:10:09 Chad Prather 1:18:15 Danny Harrison 5. The federal government is responsible for protecting our nation’s borders, including between Mexico & Texas, however, nowhere in the US Constitution or any Congressional statute is immigration enforcement granted solely to the federal government. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia expressed this same view by stating, “it seems to me entirely appropriate when the State uses the federal law (as it must) as the criterion for the exercise of its own power, and the implementation of its own policies of excluding those who do not belong there.” Therefore, most constitutional conservatives have argued that the state of Texas, as a sovereign political entity, has the inherent authority to enforce its own borders and protect its citizens. Article four, section 4 of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that the federal government shall protect each state of the Union against invasion. Yet despite the fact that former vice president Biden has ignored this constitutional mandate, the framers added another guarantee for the states under Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3, where the states reserved their sovereign authority to act in the protection of their citizens when threatened by “invasion or imminent harm.” So, do you believe that the state of Texas is being threatened by invasion or imminent harm and if so, how will you work to secure our border and crack down on human traffickers and cartels that bring violent crime to Texas. If not, what must happen for you to support state-initiated action to secure our border? 1:37:36 Danny Harrison 1:41:23 Chad Prather 1:50:21 Don Huffines 6. What will be your top five priorities as Governor in your first four years? [We would like to include a bulleted visual list of your priorities as you introduce them (this will be done in post-production during editing). We will keep each bullet to less than five words that you can expand upon as you answer.] 1:55:15 Don Huffines 1:57:41 Danny Harrison 2:00:27 Chad Prather 7. Closing 2:04:57 Chad Prather 2:07:49 Danny Harrison 2:10:27 Don Huffines 2:13:13 Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments

Dates of Candidate Interviews Aaron Sorrells- January 4, 2022 Trayce Bradford- January 14, 2022 Dan Miller- January 17, 2022 Campaign Websites Aaron Sorrells- https://sorrells4texas.com/meet-aaron Trayce Bradford- https://www.trayce4texas.com Daniel Miller- https://danielomiller.com To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 2:59 Trayce Bradford 4:26 Daniel Miller 6:07 Aaron Sorrells 1. Why are you running for election/re-election as Rockwall County Judge? 6:54 Aaron Sorrells 8:50 Trayce Bradford 16:00 Daniel Miller 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected/re-elected? 21:16 Daniel Miller 22:48 Aaron Sorrells 25:09 Trayce Bradford 3. If elected/re-elected, do you see yourself as a representative or trustee of the people? (A representative will act in ways that he/she believes those who elected them would want them to act while a trustee acts in ways that they believe are in the people’s best interest, even if those who elected them oppose such actions i.e. shutting down businesses and places of worship during a pandemic.) 26:17 Trayce Bradford 27:59 Aaron Sorrells 29:15 Daniel Miller 4. When is it okay to enact state-wide restrictions against private businesses or houses of worship? 32:26 Daniel Miller 32:52 Trayce Bradford 33:51 Aaron Sorrells 5. Would you support an end to state property taxes and if so, how would you go about doing it without adding a state income tax? 35:08 Aaron Sorrells 42:49 Daniel Miller 46:08 Trayce Bradford 6. The federal government is responsible for protecting our nation’s borders, including between Mexico & Texas, however, nowhere in the US Constitution or any Congressional statute is immigration enforcement granted solely to the federal government. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia expressed this same view by stating, “it seems to me entirely appropriate when the State uses the federal law (as it must) as the criterion for the exercise of its own power, and the implementation of its own policies of excluding those who do not belong there.” Therefore, most constitutional conservatives have argued that the state of Texas, as a sovereign political entity, has the inherent authority to enforce its own borders and protect its citizens. Article four, section 4 of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that the federal government shall protect each state of the Union against invasion. Yet despite the fact that former vice president Biden has ignored this constitutional mandate, the framers added another guarantee for the states under Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3, where the states reserved their sovereign authority to act in the protection of their citizens when threatened by “invasion or imminent harm.” So, do you believe that the state of Texas is being threatened by invasion or imminent harm and if so, how will you work to secure our border and crack down on human traffickers and cartels that bring violent crime to Texas. If not, what must happen for you to support state-initiated action to secure our border? 49:32 Trayce Bradford 54:59 Daniel Miller 59:57 Aaron Sorrells 7. GOP delegates voted on nine priorities from among the hundreds of approved platform planks for the state legislature to push forward above all other bills. Election Integrity- Require citizenship verification of each voter, and felony penalties for Election Code violations that threaten election integrity. Religious Freedom- Restore the rights of individuals, organizations and businesses, to exercise religious beliefs by prohibiting government orders that violate those rights. Children and Gender Modification- Abolish the following practices for minors: intervention to prevent natural progression of puberty; administration of opposite sex hormones; and performance of any type of gender reassignment surgery. Abolition of Abortion- Abolish abortion by ensuring the right to life and equal protection of the laws to all preborn children from the moment of fertilization. Constitutional Carry- Restore legal Texas firearms owners’ rights to carry them openly or concealed without a permit. Monument Protection- All monuments or markers in our state shall be protected by law from being removed, defaced, destroyed, or otherwise dishonored. School Choice for All- Empower parents and guardians to choose from public, private, charter, or homeschool options for their children’s education using tax credits or exemptions without government restraint or intrusion. Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying- Abolish all forms of taxpayer-funded lobbying. If elected, how important will Texas GOP’s legislative priorities be to you and what will you do to ensure that they are not just prioritized, but that they get placed on the floor for a vote? 1:03:51 Aaron Sorrells 1:06:30 Trayce Bradford 1:08:32 Daniel Miller 8. Closing 1:11:48 Daniel Miller 1:13:47 Trayce Bradford 1:15:26 Aaron Sorrells

Dates of Candidate Interviews B.W. Ferris- January 10, 2022 Judy Bell- January 14, 2022 Andy Reese- January 28, 2022 Campaign Websites B.W. Ferris- https://www.bwferris.com Judy Bell- https://www.judybellforcountyjudge.com Andy Reese- https://www.andyreeseforvzcountyjudge.com/home To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 2:27 Andy Reese 3:18 B.W. Ferris 3:47 Judy Bell 1. Why are you running for election/re-election as Rockwall County Judge? 4:19 Judy Bell 5:48 Andy Reese 8:04 B.W. Ferris 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected/re-elected? 9:41 B.W. Ferris 11:00 Andy Reese 11:40 Judy Bell 3. If elected/re-elected, do you see yourself as a representative or trustee of the people? (A representative will act in ways that he/she believes those who elected them would want them to act while a trustee acts in ways that they believe are in the people’s best interest, even if those who elected them oppose such actions i.e. shutting down businesses and places of worship during a pandemic.) 12:50 Andy Reese 15:01 B.W. Ferris 16:19 Judy Bell 4. When is it okay to enact county-wide restrictions against private businesses or houses of worship? 17:31 B.W. Ferris 18:12 Judy Bell 19:31 Andy Reese 5. I have a simple fundamental philosophy that the role of government is to do the most-good for the most-people at the least-cost. Where government cannot meet that standard, government should not act. What is your philosophy about the role of county government, or when would you say county government “services/responsibilities” are essential and when is it superfluous? 20:06 Judy Bell 22:10 B.W. Ferris 24:36 Andy Reese 6. Define “Conservative” in a county with exponential growth where government services must expand. 26:05 Judy Bell 27:27 Andy Reese 28:19 B.W. Ferris 7. Do you support government funding or tax abatement incentives for private ventures, like local restaurants, stores, technology companies, or even professional stadiums? If so, what limits would you put in place to ensure that government is not picking winners and losers? 33:03 B.W. Ferris 34:39 Judy Bell 36:31 Andy Reese 8. What is your vision for Van Zant County? As you share your vision, include what changes/services/programs for which you will be advocating if elected/re-elected. 37:53 Andy Reese 41:36 Judy Bell 47:59 B.W. Ferris 9. Closing 49:09 Judy Bell 51:44 Andy Reese 52:21 B.W. Ferris 53:11 Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments

Dates of Candidate Interviews Tony Norton- January 11, 2022 Brian Tabor- January 14, 2022 Campaign Websites Tony Norton- https://www.norton4jp1.net Brian Tabor- https://taborforrockwall.com To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 2:44 Brian Tabor 4:01 Tony Norton 1. Why are you running for Rockwall County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1? 6:28 Tony Norton 6:48 Brian Tabor 2. What do you consider to be the primary functions of this office? 7:50 Brian Tabor 10:25 Tony Norton 3. Though a Justice of the Peace holds court and makes judicial rulings based on Texas law, a law degree is not a necessary qualification for this office. How well do you understand Texas law and what experience do you have that demonstrates your understanding and ability to make rulings that protect the rights of citizens? 11:53 Tony Norton 14:54 Brian Tabor 4. How will you ensure objectivity in cases, particularly those where one party is represented by legal counsel and the other is not? 15:46 Brian Tabor 17:33 Tony Norton 5. What do you perceive as the greatest obstacles to justice, if any? 18:45 Tony Norton 19:57 Brian Tabor 6. What are your top priorities and what steps will you take to make sure these goals are achieved? 20:34 Brian Tabor 22:14 Tony Norton 7. Why should people vote for you over your opponent? 25:03 Tony Norton 28:39 Brian Tabor 8. Closing 32:46 Brian Tabor 34:09 Tony Norton 34:57 Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments

Dates of Candidate Interviews John Stacy- January 17, 2022 Janet Nichol- January 21, 2022 Campaign Websites John Stacy- https://johnstacyfortexas.com Janet Nichol- https://www.facebook.com/Rockwall-County-Commissioner-Precinct-4-Janet-Nichol-1609622865948739/ To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 3:09 Janet Nichol 4:29 John Stacy 1. Why are you running for election/re-election as Rockwall County Judge? 5:24 John Stacy 6:01 Janet Nichol 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected/re-elected? 6:35 Janet Nichol 7:15 John Stacy 3. If elected/re-elected, do you see yourself as a representative or trustee of the people? (A representative will act in ways that he/she believes those who elected them would want them to act while a trustee acts in ways that they believe are in the people’s best interest, even if those who elected them oppose such actions i.e. shutting down businesses and places of worship during a pandemic.) 7:45 John Stacy 9:53 Janet Nichol 4. Does your Precinct have different needs than other parts of Rockwall County? If so, what specific plans do you have to help your Precinct? 10:47 Janet Nichol 11:49 John Stacy 5. I have a simple fundamental philosophy that the role of government is to do the most-good for the most-people at the least-cost. Where government cannot meet that standard, government should not act. What is your philosophy about the role of county government, or when would you say county government “services/responsibilities” are essential and when is it superfluous? 12:47 John Stacy 14:07 Janet Nichol 6. What areas of the county budget do you believe needs to be cut back or reconsidered. 14:52 Janet Nichol 15:36 John Stacy 7. Do you support government funding or tax abatement incentives for private ventures, like local restaurants, stores, technology companies, or even professional stadiums? If so, what limits would you put in place to ensure that government is not picking winners and losers? 16:50 John Stacy 18:23 Janet Nichol 8. Voters approved the road bond in an election with one of the lowest voter turnouts in Rockwall history. Did voters make a good or bad decision and had voters rejected it, would you have supported opening reserve funds to pay for it, as commissioners did to build the county courthouse after voters rejected it in two separate elections? Why or why not? 19:16 Janet Nichol 20:40 John Stacy 9. What is your vision for Rockwall County? As you share your vision, include what changes/services/programs will you be advocating if elected/re-elected. 23:34 John Stacy 24:18 Janet Nichol 10. Closing 26:46 Janet Nichol 28:14 John Stacy 28:31 Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments

Dates of Candidate Interviews Jim Pruitt- January 7, 2022 Dana Macalik- January 13, 2022 Campaign Websites Jim Pruitt- https://www.pruittforcommissioner.com/ Dana Macalik- https://www.danamacalik.com/ To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 2:08 Dana Macalik 5:27 Jim Pruitt 1. Why are you running for election/re-election as Rockwall County Judge? 10:16 Jim Pruitt 12:00 Dana Macalik 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected/re-elected? 16:09 Dana Macalik 17:25 Jim Pruitt 3. If elected/re-elected, do you see yourself as a representative or trustee of the people? (A representative will act in ways that he/she believes those who elected them would want them to act while a trustee acts in ways that they believe are in the people’s best interest, even if those who elected them oppose such actions i.e. shutting down businesses and places of worship during a pandemic.) 18:26 Jim Pruitt 21:53 Dana Macalik 4. Does your Precinct have different needs than other parts of Rockwall County? If so, what specific plans do you have to help your Precinct? 24:18 Dana Macalik 29:00 Jim Pruitt 5. I have a simple fundamental philosophy that the role of government is to do the most-good for the most-people at the least-cost. Where government cannot meet that standard, government should not act. What is your philosophy about the role of county government, or when would you say county government “services/responsibilities” are essential and when is it superfluous? 30:53 Jim Pruitt 33:19 Dana Macalik 6. What areas of the county budget do you believe needs to be cut back or reconsidered. 35:16 Dana Macalik 38:00 Jim Pruitt 7. Do you support government funding or tax abatement incentives for private ventures, like local restaurants, stores, technology companies, or even professional stadiums? If so, what limits would you put in place to ensure that government is not picking winners and losers? 39:20 Jim Pruitt 41:34 Dana Macalik 8. Voters approved the road bond in an election with one of the lowest voter turnouts in Rockwall history. Did voters make a good or bad decision and had voters rejected it, would you have supported opening reserve funds to pay for it, as commissioners did to build the county courthouse after voters rejected it in two separate elections? Why or why not? 45:30 Dana Macalik 47:26 Jim Pruitt 9. What is your vision for Rockwall County? As you share your vision, include what changes/services/programs will you be advocating if elected/re-elected. 55:34 Jim Pruitt 1:03:52 Dana Macalik 10. Closing 1:07:59 Dana Macalik 1:10:19 Jim Pruitt Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments

Dates of Candidate Interviews Hon. Frank New- January 6, 2022 Hon. John Beaman- January 13, 2022 County Judge David Sweet- January 20, 2022 Campaign Websites David Sweet- https://www.davidsweetforjudge.com/ Frank New- https://www.franknew.com/ John Beaman- https://www.johnbeaman.org/ To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 2:49 David Sweet 4:04 Frank New 6:03 John Beaman 1. Why are you running for election/re-election as Rockwall County Judge? 9:25 John Beaman 16:24 Frank New 34:24 David Sweet 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected/re-elected? 35:44 Frank New 37:58 John Beaman 39:09 Judge David Sweet 3. If elected/re-elected, do you see yourself as a representative or trustee of the people? (A representative will act in ways that he/she believes those who elected them would want them to act while a trustee acts in ways that they believe are in the people’s best interest, even if those who elected them oppose such actions i.e. shutting down businesses and places of worship during a pandemic.) 41:54 David Sweet 43:35 John Beaman 44:12 Frank New 4. When is it okay to enact county-wide restrictions against private businesses or houses of worship? 47:43 Frank New 49:02 David Sweet 53:48 John Beaman 5. I have a simple fundamental philosophy that the role of government is to do the most-good for the most-people at the least-cost. Where government cannot meet that standard, government should not act. What is your philosophy about the role of county government, or when would you say county government “services/responsibilities” are essential and when is it superfluous? 55:00 John Beaman 56:47 David Sweet 1:00:53 Frank New 6. Define “Conservative” in a county with exponential growth where government services must expand. 1:02:11 Frank New 1:03:26 David Sweet 1:05:09 John Beaman 7. Do you support government funding or tax abatement incentives for private ventures, like local restaurants, stores, technology companies, or even professional stadiums? If so, what limits would you put in place to ensure that government is not picking winners and losers? 1:08:58 John Beaman 1:11:42 Frank New 1:12:51 David Sweet 8. Voters approved the road bond in an election with one of the lowest voter turnouts in Rockwall history. Did voters make a good or bad decision and had voters rejected it, would you have supported opening reserve funds to pay for it, as commissioners did to build the county courthouse after voters rejected it in two separate elections? Why or why not? 1:16:32 David Sweet 1:21:59 John Beaman 1:25:24 Frank New 9. What is your vision for Rockwall County? As you share your vision, include what changes/services/programs will you be advocating if elected/re-elected. 1:28:31 John Beaman 1:32:56 Frank New 1:33:57 David Sweet 10. Closing 1:36:33 David Sweet 1:38:59 John Beaman 1:40:20 Frank New 1:41:28 Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments

Congressman Pat Fallon is having a NO HOLDS BARRED TOWN HALL at the Rockwall County Courthouse and Bunker Bob will be broadcasting the event LIVE.

Dates of Candidate Interviews Hon. Bryan Slaton- January 10, 2022 Clyde Bostick- January 6, 2022 Campaign Websites Incumbent State Representative Bryan Slaton- www.bryanslaton.com Clyde Bostick- www.clydebostickfortexas.com To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 2:06 Bryan Slaton 4:48 Clyde Bostick 1. Why are you running for State Representative? What vote/votes cast by State Representative Holland do you most strongly disagree? 6:42 Clyde Bostick 24:59 Bryan Slaton 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected/re-elected? 40:32 Bryan Slaton 46:29 Clyde Bostick 3. If elected, do you see yourself as a representative or trustee of the people? (A representative will act in ways that he/she believes those who elected them would want them to act while a trustee acts in ways that they believe are in the people’s best interest, even if those who elected them oppose such actions i.e. shutting down businesses and places of worship during a pandemic.) 46:29 Clyde Bostick 48:22 Bryan Slaton 4. When is it okay to enact state-wide restrictions against private businesses or houses of worship? 49:49 Bryan Slaton 52:12 Clyde Bostick 5. Would you support an end to state property taxes and if so, how would you go about doing it without adding a state income tax? 54:57 Clyde Bostick 57:46 Bryan Slaton 6. The federal government is responsible for protecting our nation’s borders, including between Mexico & Texas, however, nowhere in the US Constitution or any Congressional statute is immigration enforcement granted solely to the federal government. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia expressed this same view by stating, “it seems to me entirely appropriate when the State uses the federal law (as it must) as the criterion for the exercise of its own power, and the implementation of its own policies of excluding those who do not belong there.” Therefore, most constitutional conservatives have argued that the state of Texas, as a sovereign political entity, has the inherent authority to enforce its own borders and protect its citizens. Article four, section 4 of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that the federal government shall protect each state of the Union against invasion. Yet despite the fact that former vice president Biden has ignored this constitutional mandate, the framers added another guarantee for the states under Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3, where the states reserved their sovereign authority to act in the protection of their citizens when threatened by “invasion or imminent harm.” So, do you believe that the state of Texas is being threatened by invasion or imminent harm and if so, how will you work to secure our border and crack down on human traffickers and cartels that bring violent crime to Texas. If not, what must happen for you to support state-initiated action to secure our border? 1:00:56 Bryan Slaton 1:05:25 Clyde Bostick 7. Term limits has been a permanent fixture on the GOP state party platform, yet the Republican-led legislature has never taken action to pass such legislation. Do you support term limits on state office holders? If so, what should those limits be and will you hold yourself to that standard, regardless of if a law is passed? If not, why not? 1:08:03 Clyde Bostick 1:10:17 Bryan Slaton 8. Closing Comments 1:11:19 Bryan Slaton 1:14:54 Clyde Bostick 1:16:26 Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments

Dates of Candidate Interviews Scott LaMarca- January 4, 2022 Dennis London- January 11, 2022 NOTE: Justin Holland turned down the (multiple) invitations to participate. Campaign Websites Incumbent State Representative Justin Holland- https://www.justinholland.org Scott LaMarca- http://lamarcafights4texas.com Dennis London- https://www.londonfortexas.org/home To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 5:50 Scott LaMarca 9:01 Dennis London 1. Why are you running for State Representative? What vote/votes cast by State Representative Holland do you most strongly disagree? 12:26 Dennis London 21:43 Scott LaMarca 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected/re-elected? 26:40 Scott LaMarca 27:32 Dennis London 3. If elected, do you see yourself as a representative or trustee of the people? (A representative will act in ways that he/she believes those who elected them would want them to act while a trustee acts in ways that they believe are in the people’s best interest, even if those who elected them oppose such actions i.e. shutting down businesses and places of worship during a pandemic.) 28:31 Dennis London 30:15 Scott LaMarca 4. When is it okay to enact state-wide restrictions against private businesses or houses of worship? 32:03 Scott LaMarca 33:11 Dennis London 5. Would you support an end to state property taxes and if so, how would you go about doing it without adding a state income tax? 34:32 Dennis London 36:53 Scott LaMarca 6. The federal government is responsible for protecting our nation’s borders, including between Mexico & Texas, however, nowhere in the US Constitution or any Congressional statute is immigration enforcement granted solely to the federal government. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia expressed this same view by stating, “it seems to me entirely appropriate when the State uses the federal law (as it must) as the criterion for the exercise of its own power, and the implementation of its own policies of excluding those who do not belong there.” Therefore, most constitutional conservatives have argued that the state of Texas, as a sovereign political entity, has the inherent authority to enforce its own borders and protect its citizens. Article four, section 4 of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that the federal government shall protect each state of the Union against invasion. Yet despite the fact that former vice president Biden has ignored this constitutional mandate, the framers added another guarantee for the states under Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3, where the states reserved their sovereign authority to act in the protection of their citizens when threatened by “invasion or imminent harm.” So, do you believe that the state of Texas is being threatened by invasion or imminent harm and if so, how will you work to secure our border and crack down on human traffickers and cartels that bring violent crime to Texas. If not, what must happen for you to support state-initiated action to secure our border? 39:01 Scott LaMarca 43:23 Dennis London 7. Term limits has been a permanent fixture on the GOP state party platform, yet the Republican-led legislature has never taken action to pass such legislation. Do you support term limits on state office holders? If so, what should those limits be and will you hold yourself to that standard, regardless of if a law is passed? If not, why not? 45:51 Dennis London 51:03 Scott LaMarca 8. Closing Comments 51:53 Scott LaMarca 53:55 Dennis London 56:07 Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments LINKS RE: INCUMBENT JUSTIN HOLLAND Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Legislative Priorities: https://texasgop.org/priorities/ RPT Legislative Priorities Committee • Assessment (Report Card) by Legislator: https://rptsrec.com/LPDistrict.htm • 87th Legislative Session Assessment Report:https://texasgop.org/87th-legislative-session-assessment-report/ Texas Right to Life Legislative Scorecard https://texasrighttolife.com/legislative-scores/ Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Scorecard https://index.texastaxpayers.com/legislators/justin-holland/2021-index Young Conservatives of Texas Scorecard https://ratings.yct.org/legislators/justin-holland/87th-legislature Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom (Focuses on taxpayer & property rights) https://www.texasturf.org/images/pdf/2019-Session-Reportcard.pdf

Meet the GOP candidates for Texas' 4th Congressional District; Incumbent Congressman Pat Fallon, Dan Thomas, and Dr. John Harper. This is the first candidate forum of the ten races that will be featured in the bunker. Dates of Candidate Interviews Dan Thomas- January 3, 2022 Dr. John Harper- January 4, 2022 Congressman Pat Fallon- January 10, 2022 Campaign Websites Congressman Pat Fallon- https://www.fallonforcongress.com Dr. John Harper- https://johnharperforcongress.com Dan Thomas- https://www.facebook.com/DanNewsMan12 To jump to questions that most interest you, click the timecode next to the candidate’s name. Candidate introductions & bio’s. 2:18 Congressman Pat Fallon 4:11 Dr. John Harper 6:24 Dan Thomas 1. Why are you running for election/re-election for Congress? What vote/votes cast by Congressman Fallon do you most strongly disagree? FOR CONGRESSMAN FALLON: What vote/votes are you most proud? 9:01 Dan Thomas 19:14 Dr. John Harper 29:53 Congressman Pat Fallon 2. Do you have a faith & if so, what is it and how will it/does it guide you if elected/re-elected? 47:58 Dr. John Harper 51:34 Dan Thomas 52:49 Congressman Pat Fallon 3. If elected/re-elected, do you see yourself as a representative or trustee of the people? (A representative will act in ways that he/she believes those who elected them would want them to act while a trustee acts in ways that they believe are in the people’s best interest, even if those who elected them oppose such actions i.e. shutting down businesses and places of worship during a pandemic.) 53:44 Congressman Pat Fallon 56:53 Dan Thomas 59:09 Dr. John Harper 4. What do you see as the greatest threat to our nation and as a member of Congress, how do you plan to address this threat if elected/re-elected? 1:01:07 John Harper 1:05:08 Congressman Pat Fallon 1:08:09 Dan Thomas 5. If elected/re-elected, how will you address the crisis at our border? 1:12:20 Dan Thomas 1:14:28 Congressman Pat Fallon 1:16:35 Dr. John Harper 6. Our national debt, which is now over $29 trillion, is equated to the proverbial runaway train driving our nation into bankruptcy. Do you believe that the debt is a true threat to our economy and what will you do as a member of Congress to get it under control? 1:17:59 Dr. John Harper 1:24:04 Congressman Pat Fallon 1:26:35 Dan Thomas 7. On which Congressional committees do you hope to/currently serve and why is serving on them important to you? 1:31:00 Dan Thomas 1:35:27 Dr. John Harper 1:38:31 Congressman Pat Fallon 8. Closing Comments 1:42:13 Congressman Pat Fallon 1:45:40 Dan Thomas 1:47:16 Dr. John Harper 1:49:06 Bunker Bob’s Closing Comments LINKS RE: Dr. John Harper Dallas Morning News—ROWLETT MAYOR HARPER SAYS HE’S NOT RESIGNING UNTIL CITIES BUDGET CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2011/04/06/rowlett-mayor-harper-says-hes-not-resigning-until-citys-budget-concerns-are-addressed/ Dallas Morning News- ROWLETT MAYOR JOHN HARPER RESIGNS HOURS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO DISCUSS DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST HIM https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2011/04/19/rowlett-mayor-john-harper-resigns-hours-before-city-council-meeting-to-discuss-disciplinary-action-against-him/ Rowlett Lakeshore Times—MAYOR JOHN HARPER RESIGNS https://starlocalmedia.com/rowlettlakeshoretimes/news/mayor-john-harper-resigns/article_eb4c10b9-47f8-57a4-a4b9-26a05503704b.html Rockwall Herald Banner—THOUGHTS ON REPUBLICAN IDENTITY LEADERSHIP, THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY, AND THE FOURTH ESTATE https://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/news/local_news/thoughts-on-republican-identity-leadership-the-obama-presidency-and-the-fourth-estate-by-leslie-gibson/article_b2b6137b-42ea-500d-9752-9b81bc9d7466.html RE: Pat Fallon Liberty Score- https://libertyscore.conservativereview.com Heritage Foundation “Heritage Action for America”- https://heritageaction.com/scorecard National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund- https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ American Family Association “iVoterGuide” (released on February 11. 2022)- https://ivoterguide.com/?partner=afaaction Business Insider— 'CONFLICTED CONGRESS': KEY FINDINGS FROM INSIDER'S FIVE-MONTH INVESTIGATION INTO FEDERAL LAWMAKERS' PERSONAL FINANCES https://www.businessinsider.com/conflicted-congress-key-findings-stock-act-finances-investing-2021-12 Business Insider—AT LEAST 15 LAWMAKERS WHO SHAPE US DEFENSE POLICY HAVE INVESTMENTS IN MILITARY CONTRACTORS https://www.businessinsider.com/congress-members-are-trading-defense-stocks-while-shaping-military-policy-2021-12 Just The News Blog—CONGRESSMAN WHO OFT ATTACKS CHINA DOES BUSINESS WITH IT, SELLING T-SHIRTS TO U.S. SOLDIERS https://justthenews.com/accountability/political-ethics/congressman-critical-china-imports-their-t-shirts-sell-us-military

Every year the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County celebrates the Christmas Season with a parade through the city. The theme for 2021 is “Christmas Past & Present” on Saturday, December 4th. For the first year ever, this event will be broadcast live via the Bunker Bob Show, which will make it possible for those who can't be present to enjoy the festivities. For more information visit the Kiwanas Club of Rockwall website: https://rockwallkiwanis.org/christmas-parade-2021/ View parade route map: https://rockwallkiwanis.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Christmas-Parade-Route-Map.pdf Song Attribution: Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ I Saw Three Ships by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Joy To The World by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Robert West, our friend, author & leader of the Five "Star" movement, which is working to recruit conservatives for office, has returned with an update on their slate of candidates, the effort to censure Governor Abbott, and the ongoing efforts to fill precinct chairs. Learn more at https://thefivestarplan.com/the-five-star-plan

Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, Matt Rinaldi, sits down for a quick interview after speaking at the Rockwall County GOP Veteran's Day Event at Harry Meyers Park.

Recorded on Thursday, November 11 at 6:30 PM, from Harry Myers Park Community Room, the Rockwall County GOP & Rockwall County Hispanic club together host a special Veterans Day event featuring Matt Rinaldi, Chairman of the Republican party of Texas. The live feed for this broadcast failed to connect which is why this recording is posted after the fact.

Broadcasting Live from Rockwall County Commissioners Court, the redistricting of Rockwall County.

Early voting turnout for the November 2 election is the lowest our county has seen in over a decade so if you’re considering staying away from the polls because you don’t feel well informed about the many propositions on the ballot then let not your heart be troubled because Bunker Bob is going to explain each proposition, tell you how he is going to vote and why.