Mikal Watts

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Mikal Watts is a 39 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 14 years, Tammy, and they have three children,Taylor, age 13; Hailey, age 10; and Brandon, age 9.[4]

[edit] 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]

[edit] 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. Retrieved on 2007-10-09.

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