Category Archives: Texas

LinkSwarm for May 12, 2014

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Health care costs up most since 1980. Thanks, ObamaCare! And low wage workers are the ones hurt worst by the employer mandate. Adventures in Liberal Racism: The late Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.V., a former leader of the KKK, twice was … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Painful Advertising: David Dewhurst Edition

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Ah, Team Dewhurst: Find an issue no one cares about, then run it into the ground. Their latest attack ad (or attack viral video) doubles down on all the unsuccessful attacks in his previous ads. “Hey, let’s take a popular … Continue reading →

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A Look at the Dewhurst/Patrick Runoff

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Lawrence Person

With so much Obama Administration scandal, sleaze and general fail, I haven’t devoted as much time to the statwide primary runoffs as they deserve. The Lt. Governor’s race in particular offers up the interesting dynamic of well-funded incumbent David Dewhurst … Continue reading →

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Texas Lt. Governor’s Debate Tonight at 7 PM

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Dan Patrick and David Dewhurst will be debating tonight at 7 PM. Dewhurst trailed Patrick badly in the Lt. Governor primary, so he has the most to gain from a good showing. Unfortunately for him, his debates with Ted Cruz … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Watch: U-Haul Index Update

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Here’s another data point for the Texas vs. California debate: U-Haul rates from California to Texas are still over double those from Texas to California: Torrance, CA to Plano, TX: $2,626 Plano, TX to Torrance, CA: $1,264 Los Angeles, CA … Continue reading →

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How Bad Does a Major Candidate Have To Suck For Their Spokesman To Resign?

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Ask Bo Delp. “Bo Delp, spokesman and former communications director for Sen. Wendy Davis’ campaign for governor, has resigned.” (By the way, Delp seems to go by Dr. Robert Delp for his resume.) The Davis campaign has been roundly criticized … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for April 29, 2014

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Big news, as one of the world’s largest car makers decides to abandon tax-and-spend California for the Lone Star State: Toyota is moving U.S. sales and marketing operations from Torrence, California to Plano, Texas. California has become infamous with business … Continue reading →

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Update on Certain Hidalgo County Democrats

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Lawrence Person

You may remember back in 2012 when I reported on Democratic Party candidate for Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Constable Robert “Bobby” Maldonado being caught with over $1 million cash in his car’s trunk. Well, I now have a Hidalgo County … Continue reading →

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Dan Patrick Debates Julian Castro Tonight

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Dan Patrick will debate Julian Castro on immigration and border controls in San Antonio tonight at 6 PM. Those who wish to watch can find the livestream here.

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Wendy Davis Getting Slaughtered…Among Female Voters

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Well, this can’t be good news for Team Wendy: Texas women prefer Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott to self-styled feminist Democratic hopeful Wendy Davis, according to a new survey from a left-leaning polling firm. According to a new Public Policy … Continue reading →

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