San Antonio- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced yesterday that Francisco Canseco (TX-23) has reached ‘Young Gun’ status, the top level of its three-tiered Young Guns program. By advancing to the program’s top level, Canseco has proven his ability to build a winning campaign and achieve substantial fundraising goals.
 
“Francisco Canseco has proven that he is ready to put this seat back in the Republican column,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Francisco’s campaign is a symbol of the growing momentum behind Republican candidacies both in Texas and across the country. As Democrats and their party bosses continue to push their big-government, big-spending policies onto the backs of hard-working families, Republicans like Francisco Canseco will continue to present a clear alternative to a Democrat majority that continues to spend too much, borrow too much and tax too much.”
 
 “I am very proud of the work our campaign has done over the course of the last few months.  We have a large and dedicated group of individuals that want the best for our country and for Texas.  The tireless work and countless hours they have put in shows in this recognition from the NRCC.  We will continue to work harder each day to defeat Ciro Rodriguez, his out-of-control spending policies, and send real leadership to congress for the Texas 23rd Congressional District.” Canseco said.
 
The Young Guns program, founded by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and Paul Ryan (R-WI) began in the 2007-2008 election cycle as an effort dedicated to electing republican candidates in open seat and challenger races across the country.    

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