O'Grady is an active Republican , having spoken at the 1996 Republican convention in support of Bob Dole . In 2004 , O'Grady , supporting George W. Bush for re-election , accused Bush 's opponent John Kerry of " treason " for actions taken during the Vietnam War . O'Grady endorsed Brian Birdwell in his successful 2010 bid for the Texas State Senate , then launched his own candidacy for the Texas statehouse in September 2011 , seeking the 2012 Republican nomination in Senate District 8 following the retirement of Sen. Florence Shapiro . O'Grady dropped out of the race in early 2012 , claiming Shapiro had reneged on a promise to support him in the Republican primary , while his opponent had numerous endorsements
1996 Republican convention
1996 Republican National Convention
Scott O'Grady