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Heber Taylor
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Some readers have suggested that state Rep. Craig Eiland plans to move to Austin and does not intend to run again. It’s an interesting theory. But I don’t buy it.
The last time I talked to him, Eiland said he was planning to run at least two more times. That’s how long it will take to put the University of Texas Medical Branch on an irreversible road to recovery from Hurricane Ike. The work of rebuilding the medical branch won’t be done after two more sessions of the legislature. But if the medical branch has two more successful sessions, the work of recovery will be too far along to derail.
At some level politics are personal. Eiland’s efforts on behalf of Galveston County and its largest employer, the medical branch, went far beyond the call of duty. My take: He’s driven to see this through. That drive is far stronger than self-interest.
One other point that I think a lot of people in Galveston County are missing: Eiland is close to becoming the next Speaker of the House. If the Democrats win two more seats in the Texas House, Eiland will run for speaker. If the Republicans hold those seats, Eiland will try to retain the post of speaker pro tem. I think Eiland is headed for greater things. I don't think he's headed for retirement.
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I'm with you Heber. I am so gratefu to Mr. Eiland. I also find it amazingly fitting that his name means "island."
— By Soli DeoGloria
on Oct. 7 at 2:56 PM
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Mr. Eiland did a great job fighting for Galveston and U.T.M.B.,his "retirement"would not be good news for the island.I agree that bigger and better things are in store for the congressman in the future,but for now his voice is needed on the side of Galveston's continuing recovery.
— By Joe Puma
on Oct. 7 at 3:39 PM
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Mr. Eiland would be a huge jump in quality over any of the candidates we currently have running for the US Senate or Governor. However, I am glad that he wants to stay and finish the post Ike recovery.
— By glen krajca-radcliffe
on Oct. 8 at 7:00 AM
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Thanks to Eiland or at least someone in his office, we were able to get TWIA to provide us with the insurance money we had coming to us after IKE. Two emails to his office brought an instant response from TWIA each time.
I am so thankful for his push to help us during that difficult time.
— By Forrest Parker
on Oct. 9 at 6:14 AM
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