Category Archives: Elections

Brief Impressions of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 2013 Policy Orientation

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I enjoyed attending what little I could of the Texas Public Policy Foundation 2013 policy orientation held January 9-11. Here are a few quick and largely random impressions: Because I just started a new day job, I wasn’t able to … Continue reading →

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Step 1: Stop the Hispanicing

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Lawrence Person

I’ve held off on offering up immediate judgment on the election because I’m incredibly lazy to get past the panic and knee-jerk reactions. The world hasn’t ended, Republicans are not doomed to permanent minority status, and the cause of smaller … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for December 7, 2012

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Enjoy a Friday LinkSwarm: Krauthammer: Republicans would be insane to take the “taxes now with a promise to consider cuts later” non-deal Obama is offering. Especially since Obama’s tax hike “would have reduced the 2012 deficit from $1.10 trillion to $1.02 … Continue reading →

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Bright Spots

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Well, that could have gone better. As an effort at alleviating depression among the vast right wing conspiracy, here are a few glimmers of hope amidst the dismal news: Republicans kept the House. Ted Cruz won. And here’s his victory … Continue reading →

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LiveBlogging/LiveTweeting the Election

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Congratulations to Ted Cruz and Tony Dale on well-deserved victories! And on that bit of good news, off to sleep… Weber beats Lampson in CD14. Obama 303, Romney 203, Florida and Alaska undecided. And Obama is edging Romney in the … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for November 6, 2012 (Election Day!)

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Today’s the day! Get out there and vote! Politician says FEMA’s response to Sandy is as incompetent as it was to Katrina. But what does Rudy Giuliani know about managing New York City in a crisis? Texas Speaker of the … Continue reading →

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How Big Will Ted Cruz Win Tomorrow?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Lawrence Person

I’m pretty confident that Ted Cruz will win the election (and deservedly so). The only question now is: By how much? To determine that, let’s look at the recent history of non-Presidential top-of-the-ballot races in Texas: 2000 Senate: Kay Bailey … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for November 5, 2012

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Lawrence Person

And here’s your final Texas Senate Race update for 2012! I’ve been covering this race since Kay Bailey Hutchison decided not to run again on January 13, 2011. I expect Ted Cruz to beat Paul Sadler handily (and here’s my … Continue reading →

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Romney is Talking About Hope and the Future

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Mitt Romney’s latest video, “Red Rocks,” talks about hope for America’s future: That was posted yesterday, and already has over 117,000 views. Obama is talking about revenge and rape.

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Nick Lampson: “We need greater civility. That’s why I’m going to shove your camera away.”

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Obviously Democratic 14th Congressional District candidate (and former congressman) Nick Lampson really doesn’t like being asked how often he voted with Nancy Pelosi in the middle of his lecture on bipartisanship. I talked about the CD14 race between Lampson and … Continue reading →

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