Endorsements
Why You Won’t See a List of Political Endorsements Here
This campaign does not measure legitimacy by how many PACs, organizations, or politicians line up behind a candidate.
Endorsements are a currency in Austin.
They are traded for access, influence, protection, and longevity.
That system benefits people who intend to stay in office.
It does not benefit the People.
This campaign was built on a different premise:
public office is temporary service, not a political career.
What This Page Is About
This page explains why this campaign rejects political endorsements from PACs, political organizations, and career politicians — and why constitutional accountability to voters matters more than institutional approval.
It contrasts:
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Commissioned service vs. purchased loyalty
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Voter accountability vs. political careerism
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Constitutional duty vs. permanent office-holding
This campaign measures legitimacy differently — by oath, service, restraint, and results, not by who benefits from a politician remaining in office.
The Only Endorsement That Matters
Dewey Collier did not receive his authority to serve from a donor class or a political organization.
He was appointed and commissioned by Congress as an officer in the United States Army.
That commission was not symbolic.
It carried:
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Legal authority
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Personal responsibility
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Enforceable consequences
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An oath to support and defend the Constitution
That oath came before politics, and it still governs how Dewey approaches public service today.
Military service does not guarantee good governance —
but it does establish a fundamental truth:
Service is duty, not entitlement.
Why This Campaign Rejects Political Endorsements
Endorsements are not neutral.
They come with expectations:
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Continued access
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Continued influence
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Continued funding
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Continued political survival
For career politicians, endorsements are not a sign of trust — they are a retirement plan.
When public office becomes a long-term occupation rather than a temporary duty, loyalty shifts:
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Away from voters
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Toward organizations
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Toward donors
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Toward political peers
That shift explains why some officials:
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Prioritize appearances over responsibility
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Accumulate benefits while constituents shoulder the cost
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Treat office as an entitlement rather than a trust
This campaign rejects that model entirely.
Public office is not:
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A pension system
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A branding platform
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A family benefit plan
It is a temporary grant of authority from the People, revocable at the ballot box.
Accountability
Is Not Crowdsourced
Endorsements are designed to signal safety — not courage.
They reward conformity, not constitutional restraint.
They insulate politicians from voters by replacing accountability with alliances.
This campaign answers to voters directly.
No PAC approval required.
No organizational permission needed.
No political ladder to climb.
What You Can Expect Instead
Instead of a page full of logos, this campaign offers:
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Direct access to the candidate
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Clear constitutional priorities
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Public positions that do not change with polling
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A refusal to trade authority for longevity
If you want a representative who measures success by how long they stay in office, this campaign is not for you.
If you want a representative who treats office as a duty — and knows when to leave — welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn’t Dewey Collier seek endorsements from PACs or political organizations?
Because endorsements create divided loyalties.
This campaign believes representatives should answer to voters — not donors, organizations, or political gatekeepers.
Are endorsements always bad?
No. But they are not neutral.
Endorsements often reflect institutional self-interest, not voter interest.
This campaign refuses to confuse organizational approval with public trust.
Does Dewey Collier accept endorsements at all?
Dewey recognizes one endorsement as foundational:
his constitutional commission as a U.S. Army officer, issued by Congress and governed by oath, duty, and consequence.
That experience shapes how he views public authority.
How can voters show support instead?
By:
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Talking directly with the candidate
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Sharing the platform publicly
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Holding representatives accountable — including Dewey Collier
No permission slips required.
Final Word
Some politicians protect the system that protects them.
Dewey Collier serves the Constitution — and the People who enforce it.