Category Archives: Texas

Why is Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar Skipping the Democratic National Convention?

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Lawrence Person

From The Hill comes word that Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar (28th District) will be joining many of his colleagues in skipping the Democratic National Convention in September. “As I get close to my election, I want to spend more … Continue reading →

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ObamaCare Ruling May Hasten Demise of Blue State Model

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Lawrence Person

One effect of the ObamaCare ruling is that states can safely reject ObamCare’s Medicaid expansion without losing access to all Medicaid funds. It appears that Texas, wisely, will be doing just that, as will Florida. Hopefully all this won’t matter, … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for June 29, 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Just over a month until the runoff, and the ObamaCare decision seems to have energized the Ted Cruz campaign: The Cruz campaign announced that they crushed their $200,000 fundraising goal tied to their “Knockout punch to ObamaCare” pitch, including over … Continue reading →

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Austin Just Passed San Francisco (or California vs. Texas: Round 55)

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Today brings news that Austin just surpassed San Francisco in population to become the 13th largest city in the country. In fact, Texas had six of the top seven fastest growing cities over the past 14 months: Round Rock, Austin, … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for June 22, 2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Lawrence Person

A quick LinkSwarm for a busy Friday: Mark Steyn on how Europe and the U.S. are headed in the same direction. How ObamaCare will swell Texas’ Medicaid rolls. Texas Democratic U.S. Representatives Al Green, Ruben Hinojosa, and the retiring Charlie … Continue reading →

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Plano Bombing Suspect Anson Chi Wanted on Weapons Charge in California

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

According to this DSM story. The other material in that story should be familiar If you’ve been reading this blog. On reason I’ve kept on this story is that once I uncovered the Ron Paul connection, it was obvious the … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: FBI Confirms Anson Chi as Plano Bombing Suspect

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

“In a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court Wednesday, the FBI identified Anson Chi as the suspect accused of setting off a bomb while tampering with a gas main earlier this week.” But the MSM is only reporting what I … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for June 21, 2012

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Busy week, so here’s just a quick update: Here’s where to watch the Ted Cruz-David Dewhurst debate tomorrow (Friday, June 22nd) at 8PM. Both Dewhurst and Cruz campaigned in North Texas. A typical piece on the race. But notice how … Continue reading →

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More Plano Bombing Tidbits (Including Possible Motivation for Suspect Anson Chi)

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

For those just joining in, on Monday an explosion seriously injured a man near a gas pipeline in Plano. Police investigating the incident concluded that the man hadn’t been hit by a car (as he claimed) but that an explosive … Continue reading →

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More Information on Possible Plano Bomber Anson Chi

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Yesterday I noticed a large number of search hits for Anson Chi Plano Bomber, and various combinations thereof. And today a little bird told me that Chi is indeed the hospitalized bombing suspect. So let me post a little bit … Continue reading →

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