Grassroots America Endorses Schaefer

TYLER — The conservative activist group Grassroots America – We the People endorses challenger Matt Schaefer for state House District 6 in the May 29 Republican Primary. Schaefer is running against longtime incumbent Leo Berman for the Tyler-area seat. Grassroots America says it respects several aspects of Berman’s record. But the group says the state’s fiscal house is not in order, and that Berman has worked against the financial transparency Grassroots America supports. The group says it believes Schaefer understands what it will take to resolve the state’s fiscal woes. Grassroots America also cites Schaefer’s service on the Texas Sunset Commission.

Schaefer says the endorsement “is proof positive that conservatives right here in Tyler and Smith County are ready for fresh leadership.” Berman says he’s not concerned about Grassroots America’s endorsement, that he’s been able to help thousands of voters, and that he stands on his conservative record.