Category Archives: Elections

Untangling the John Bucy Property Lien Issue

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Given the John H. Bucy III’s campaigns strenuous denials that the $160,000 IRS tax lien was filed against their candidate, I thought I would further research the issue. It may be a case of a son being mistaken for his … Continue reading →

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Democratic State House Candidate John Bucy’s $160,000 in Unpaid Taxes

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Lawrence Person

What is it with Democrats and their recurring problems with paying their taxes? Certainly they seem more than capable of passing and raising taxes. But paying them on time? Not so much. Today’s example of a Democrat not paying his … Continue reading →

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The Late, Not-So-Great Wendy Davis Campaign

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Lawrence Person

It’s not been a good month for people trying to pretend the Wendy Davis campaign is actually capable of winning the Governor’s mansion. First, during a time when Davis desperately needs media attention to have any hope of closing the … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Badly Targeted Ads

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Lawrence Person

I hit Instapundit this morning, and guess who the banner ad was attacking? That’s right: An anti-Greg Abbott, pro-Wendy Davis ad on Instapundit! That’s some mighty fine use of targeted advertising, Wendy Davis campaign! Next up: A Jewish Defense League … Continue reading →

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Texas Election News Update for August 14, 2014

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Lawrence Person

With all Obama’s manifest incompetence at the national and international level, it’s easy to neglect Texas election news, so here’s a small update to tide you over. Even liberal MSM fossil Paul Burka says that the governor’s race is over … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for August 8, 2014

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Another roundup of news, a disproportionate amount from the Middle East, disproportionately bad. Old and Busted: “Never again!” The New Hotness: “Genocide? Meh. Case-by-case basis.” More on the ISIS campaign to wipe out the Yazidi and other religious minorities. Obama … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for July 25, 2014

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Time for another random roundup of news and links: “Jimmy Carter looks like frickin’ Bismark next to the feckless dorm-room intellectual currently haunting the golf courses of the greater DC area.” Even Thomas “What’s The Matter With Kansas” Frank calls … Continue reading →

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Wendy Davis’ Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Lawrence Person

This has not been Wendy Davis’ week. First Greg Abbott’s campaign announces that he has more than $35 million cash on hand. Since Abbott was already the prohibitive favorite, hearing that he’s shattered Texas gubernatorial fundraising records wasn’t exactly a … Continue reading →

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“Greg Abbott Shatters Record, Reports $35.59 Million Cash on Hand for Campaign”

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Lawrence Person

That’s the title of the press release the Abbott campaign just sent out. Details from that release: $35.59 million cash on hand for the fundraising period ending on June 30th – the highest cash on hand amount ever reported by … Continue reading →

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Texas Statewide Races Update for June 23, 2014:

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Some Texas statewide race news to start your week with: Her campaign manager twitched her whiskers, then jumped off the USS Wendy Davis. Speaking of which, remember her old logo? Of the move, liberal MSM fossil Paul Burka says it’s … Continue reading →

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