Will Hurd’s Parents: Meet Robert and Mary Alice Hurd
Yesterday, my parents instilled Republican values within me. Today, I will champion those principles with unwavering resolve.
What is Will Hurd's Ethnicity?
Nothing wrong with asking!
Ethnicity is a chapter in our story, not the entirety of our identity. Let's celebrate our differences while recognizing the shared values that bind us.
Will Hurd, Republican Candidate for President
What Ethnicity is Will Hurd?
I have a black father and a white mother.
When I was born, I failed to sustain respiration, a condition called asphyxia neonatorum. Explaining the alarm in the delivery room, the doctor said I had skin discoloration, but he failed to mention it was because of my lack of breathing.
My dad was on the road, and my mom, who had just delivered me by herself, yelled, “He’s half-Black!”
If my mom had frustrations about the prejudice she experienced when we were kids, she never communicated them to us.
Growing up, our mixed race was never an issue.
We were who we were.
Mr. Robert and Ms. Mary Alice Hurd
Will Hurd’s Parents
I’m the son of Black father and white mother
I was born and raised in Texas.
My mother, Mary Alice Knapp, grew up in the small town of Alexandria, Indiana. Her parents divorced when my mom was in high school. And her mother, my grandma, moved to Los Angeles following the divorce.
My father, Bob Hurd grew up in Marshall, Texas, just over the state line from Louisiana in East Texas. In the early 1950s, he was one of the first Black salesmen for the American Tobacco Company, responsible for selling Lucky Strikes to gas stations and small grocery stores.
My folks met in Los Angeles and moved to San Antonio in 1971 a little over a year after getting married. When it was time to stop renting and buy their own house for their family of five, it took them almost a year to find a place.
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About the book
Will draws on his unique experiences in back alleys of dangerous places, boardrooms of international businesses, and the halls of Congress to lay out a detailed plan to “reboot America,” offering a fresh start to a country mired in political divides and internal strife.
Mike Yantis, Jr.
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Will Hurd tells a great story about his life and his experiences in the CIA, private business, and as a Congressman.
The book also serves as a playbook for like minded Republicans that want to transform the party from the extremes of Trump back to a solutions based party that actually gets things done.
EdFromTexas
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This is one of the best books I have ever read. Part personal story, part political analysis, but mainly just common sense thinking and analysis of solutions to problems.
Will Hurd is an amazing writer and person and I expect to see him do great things in the future.
Kep
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This was a great read. As someone who tends to identify as an Independent or moderate, I thought Mr. Hurd made some great points and offered thoughtful solutions.
I hope he considers a run for political office again, I'd vote for him in a heartbeat.
Brussel
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A life long Republican I had lost hope that I would ever vote Republican again after the extremist views have taken over the party over the last 6 years.
This book covered all my values & concerns in a nuanced way that the majority of politicians today seem incapable of doing.
Hurd has the biography and the charisma and the God-given political chops to put the Republican Party — and the rest of the country — on notice.
America has become an exceptional nation not because of what we have taken but because of what we have given.
Will Hurd
June 18, 2023
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About Will
Will Hurd has spent the past 20 years on the front lines of the most pressing fights facing our nation, in the Middle East, Congress, and the highest levels of business and tech.
Will has spent his life fighting for our country, and he will take those decades of experience with him as he fights for all us.
I dream of an America where we have the smartest kids in the world.
Every child in the U.S., regardless of location or age, should have access to a safe, world-class education.
WILL HURD
The choice we face
In every decision we make, we stand at a crossroads. The path of division and quick fixes is well-trodden, but it’s time we consider a different route – one paved with unity and foresight.
Imagine an America where common sense prevails, where policies are crafted with the people’s best interests at heart, and our collective strengths are the foundation of national progress.
This is more than a possibility. It’s a choice we can make right now. By coming together, we have the power to foster a nation that champions innovation, inclusivity, and integrity.
What do we agree on?
91%
Believe it’s important to protect free speech
86%
Believe college education is important for success
79%
Support the development of alternative energy sources
86%
Believe it is essential to maintain Social Security
89%
Support background checks for all gun buyers
71%
Believe that LGBTQ+ individuals should have equal rights
82%
Say it is important for the country to do more regarding race inequality
72%
Are unhappy with the current US economy
70%
Believe the federal government doesn't share enough information
94%
Are concerned about pollution of drinking water
71%
Believe the nation's infrastructure is in need of major repairs
85%
Believe that access to affordable housing is a problem
Politico Magazine
The future of the GOP
Daily Dot
The most interesting man in Congress
Allegheny College
Prize for Civility in Public Life
Chinese
Blocked by the most Chinese Diplomats
Russia
Sanctioned by Vladimir Putin
Hear from People
What’s a modern republican look like?
We’re a nation full of people with these values. If this describes you, you might be a modern Republican.
Respectful and Polite
Strong old school manners. You respect others, and say "please" and "thank you"Fair
You give someone a fair shotEmpathic
You're ready to put yourself in the shoes of someone else.Informed
No matter street smarts or book smarts, you understand an education is importantFamily Values
You put your family above everything and do everything you can to succeedResponsible
You take responsibility for your actions and believe in personal responsibilityKind
You help others and you're always quick to smilePersevering
You don't let a little hardship get in your wayCompassionate
You know that we're better together and you are ready to help
Policy
Will got more legislation signed into law in three terms than most congressmen do in their entire career. He worked across the aisle, and prioritized good policy over politics.
BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW
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