We will do the heavy lifting. We want the money to go to places where they don't know Gov. Bush. Despite the lack of campaign appearance by Bush on behalf of local candidates, Matthews was confident that there is enough excitement for Republicans statewide to help local candidates win. That is going to splash over. People in Texas are proud of what the governor has done.
People are excited that one of their own is running.
Because the Bush campaign is focusing its efforts outside of Texas, local party leaders have had to spend their own money on Bush campaign signs. Nueces County Republican Chair Joel Yowell said he has spent hundreds of his own dollars for signs. Nevertheless the lack of money does not bother him. The people understand it too and they're contributing. The enthusiasm of the people is making up for that.