Mikal Watts

Mikal Watts is a 43 year-old plaintiff's attorney from San Antonio, Texas and a prolific donor to the Texas and National Democratic Party. He formed an exploratory committee to run for Senator of Texas against incumbent John Cornyn in the 2008 U.S. Senate elections,^[1][2] but announced on October 23, 2007 his decision not to run.^[3]

As a trial lawyer he has represented plaintiffs in several high profile cases involving the diabetes drug Rezulin, Firestone tires, and AT&T.^{[citation needed]}

He is married to his wife of 18 years, Tammy, and they have three children,Taylor, age 17; Hailey, age 14; and Brandon, age 13.^[4]

Political positions

Watts opposes abortion and same-sex marriage, but supports civil unions for same-sex couples. He supports the expansion of federal funding for stem cell research.^[5]

References

1. ^ Watts loans $3.7 million more to campaign, The Examiner, September 13, 2007
2. ^ Yin, yang of Democratic frustration, Houston Chronicle, September 8, 2007
3. ^ Statement from Mikal Watts October 23, 2007
4. ^ Watts for US Senate Exploratory Committee
5. ^ Watts, Mikal (2007-09-19). "Mikal Watts DFT Questionnaire Response". http://democracyfortexas.org/wp/?page_id=78. Retrieved 2007-10-09. 

External links

• Watts for US Senate Exploratory Committee
• http://www.thetexasblue.com/senator-watts
• SourceWatch Congresspedia - Mikal Watts profile

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