Dear Texas Republican,

The Republican Party of Texas is seeking your input on a 2011 Presidential Straw Poll in Texas, as we prepare to make a final decision on hosting a fun and exciting statewide event this fall. The 2012 Republican Presidential Primary is quickly taking shape with new candidates and news emerging on a daily basis. There is no doubt that we can expect a spirited and lively debate over the next several months and there is no shortage of interest in this race!

Please visit this link to participate in the RPT Survey on holding a 2011 Texas Presidential Straw Poll.

It has been one of Chairman Munisteri’s goals to increase the impact of Texas Republicans on the selection of our next Presidential nominee. In the past, states like Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, South Carolina, Nevada, etc., have garnered the overwhelming attention of Presidential candidates because their primaries are held before ours in Texas. At times, this has resulted in nominees who were not the first choice of Texas Republicans.

Since the 2012 Texas Primary will once again be occurring after numerous other states as a result of Republican National Committee rules, the Chairman has revisited the idea of holding a statewide straw poll in October to draw attention to the Lone Star State.

However, four years ago, the Republican Party of Texas held a straw poll which resulted in approximately a $200,000 loss to the state party. To avoid repeating this situation, the Chairman does not want to schedule one this year unless it has a significant chance of success and unless the event is open to all Texas Republicans who wish to participate.

In order for us to make this determination, we are putting the question to you, the grassroots, and asking you to inform us as to whether or not you would be willing to attend a straw poll. Your response will help us gauge whether or not there would be enough interest to make the event worthwhile and have the event pay for itself.

Please visit this link to participate in the RPT Survey on the 2011 Straw Poll and let us know if we can count on you to help raise Texas’ profile on the national Presidential primary. We ask that you send in your response by Friday, May 27th.

Thank you for your participation!