Author Archives: Lawrence Person

About Lawrence Person

Lawrence Person is a political commentator and science fiction writer living in Austin, Texas. I'm still between jobs. Feel free to hit the tip jar if you're so inclined.

The Wendy Davis Campaign Prebituaries Are Already Coming In

Has there ever been a campaign with as much national hype behind it as Wendy Davis’ that ended up doing so poorly? Maybe Edmund Muskie’s Presidential race in 1972, Ed Koch’s Governor’s run in 1982, or Gary Hart’s abortive 1988 … Continue reading →

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“Conservative Action Fund” Is Another Dan Backer Scam PAC

I just got a Breitbart direct email solicitation from a “Conservative Action Fund” talking about David Perdue’s race against Michelle Nunn in Georgia. Well, guess what? Conservative Action Fund is another Dan Backer scam PAC, just like Patriots for Economic … Continue reading →

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Election Update for October 28, 2014

Your “one week until Election Day” roundup of news: Republicans lead going into the final stretch. (Hat tip: Instapundit.) Thomas Sowell: “Many Democrats are running away from Barack Obama, but they can’t hide their record of voting for Obama’s agenda … Continue reading →

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Election News Roundup for October 27, 2014

Since we’re in the home stretch, here’s a quick roundup of various election news: A whole whopping 9% of Americans are “enthusiastic” about Obama. “Only about one out of 10 people who heads to the polls on Nov. 4 will … Continue reading →

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Salon Suddenly Discovers What the Quran Actually Says

So how the hell did this ever get past the editors at Salon? As they rampage and behead their way through Syria and Iraq, ISIS fighters know they have the Koran on their side – a book they believe to … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Feminist Comedy of Bill Burr

It’s Friday and I’m feeling lazy, so enjoy the comedy of Bill Burr, who’s actually willing to make fun of women and feminists. Enjoy it while you can. If the Social Justice Warriors win, merely listening to these routines will … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for October 23, 2014

With all this election news popping up, this may be the last Texas cs. California roundup until after November 4: New poverty figures are out from the Census. To quote a Texas Public Policy Foundation email about them: “The government … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Wendy Davis Social Media

The fun just won’t stop! So first the Wendy Davis Twitter account posted this: Go #GenWendy! MT @Lisa_in_Austin My friends and I just voted for a candidate who stands for ALL Texans! #MyTexasVotes pic.twitter.com/wsjArAKu9d — Wendy Davis (@WendyDavisTexas) October 21, … Continue reading →

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Wendy Davis Puts Down Jackhammer, Revs Up Backhoe

You’ve really got to hand it to the Wendy Davis campaign. Every time you think they’ve sunk as low as they possibly can, they break out the heavy construction equipment and start digging. Now the campaign who asked if the … Continue reading →

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Buddy Barfield Pleads Guilty

Remember Kenneth “Buddy” Barfield, the political consultant who was accused of embezzling over $2 million from David Dewhurst campaign funds? When last we checked, he had sold his house to settle a civil lawsuit from Dewhurst. Well, Barfield just plead … Continue reading →

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