Senator Phil Gramm asked Pete Olson to join his staff in 1998. Upon Senator Gramm’s retirement, Olson was asked by newly-elected Senator John Cornyn to serve as his Chief of Staff. Olson served as Cornyn’s Chief of Staff for nearly five years (December 2002 - May 2007).

Olson has been endorsed by the House Conservatives Fund and RedState.com.


The Right to Keep and Bear Arms

From Olson's campaign website:

The right to bear arms is a vital element of our Constitution. As a gun owner and a member of the National Rifle Association, I will always vote to protect our Second Amendment rights.

Illegal Immigration, National Sovereignty and the Rule of Law

From Olson's campaign website:

I believe in strengthening our borders with fences, increased surveillance, increased man power, detention facilities, and an increased commitment to FULLY enforce our laws – no excuses, no delays, and no second chances for those who break our laws. Amnesty is not an option.

Olson's campaign website also states that Olson "has never supported the Trans Texas Corridor and he never will."

Federal Spending

From Olson's campaign website:

You can count on me to fight for a smaller government that costs less. I look forward to joining with other Budget Hawks to fight excessive spending, excessive earmarking, and excessive taxation being heaped on families in order to pay for new programs.

Right to Life

From Olson's campaign website:

I believe that life begins at conception and every life has a soul. Abortion as a means of birth control horrifies every fiber of my being. Our country should work to protect innocent life and I will vote that way in Congress. In the case of a mother’s life being in danger I would understand abortion being necessary.

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