Category Archives: Elections

Polling in Perspective (or: Chill)

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Lawrence Person

This is the time of year when the political world is awash in polls. Some otherwise sensible Republicans take a look at those polls and go “Oh my God! Obama is up by 2! Or 5! He got a big … Continue reading →

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Today’s Award for Most Delusion Democratic Optimism…

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Lawrence Person

…goes to Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee for predicting that Texas will turn into a Democratic blue state “as early as 2014.” Yeah, right. Maybe you should, oh, I don’t know, elect a single statewide office-holder before asserting that Texas is … Continue reading →

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Dewhurst Running for Re-Election Again in 2014

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Lawrence Person

David Dewhurst says he’s running for reelection as Lt. Governor in 2014. This puts him on collision course with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, who also announced he’s running for the office some ten minutes after Dewhurst conceded the Senate race. … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz’s RNC Speech

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

If you couldn’t catch Ted Cruz’s RNC Speech, here it is:

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Democrats Take 2: Oh, THAT Catholic Cardinal!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Via Moe Lane comes word that Democrats have reconsidered their decision to reject Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s offer to lead a prayer at the Democratic National Convention. Two days ago: Die in a fire, you dress-wearing, anti-choice freak! Yesterday: Oh, that … Continue reading →

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Democrats Take the War on Catholics to the Next Level

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Senior Catholic official in America, generously offered to lead a prayer at the Democratic National Convention. The Democrats declined. They decided that they would rather have a two hour Islamic prayer ceremony instead. Given how heavily … Continue reading →

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The Second Most Important Race in Texas: CD23

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Lawrence Person

The most important Texas political race is obviously the Texas Senate race. Barring any unforeseen catastrophe, I fully expect Ted Cruz to soundly thump Paul Sadler in November. The second most important Texas race is for the 23rd Congressional District, … Continue reading →

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Things to Like About the Paul Ryan Vice Presidential Nomination

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Just in case you were trapped in a mine, Mitt Romney selected Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his Vice Presidential running mate. There are many things to like about the pick, but I’d like to focus on just a few: … Continue reading →

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Will Kinky Friedman Run for Governor Again? Will Rick Perry?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Word is he’s considering a run in 2014. Could Kinky get nominated? Sure. You saw how little effort it took to run as a Democratic statewide for the Senate, and Kinky starts off with greater name recognition than any of … Continue reading →

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Dispatches from the Ted Cruz Victory Lap

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Lawrence Person

The echos from Ted Cruz’s victory over Dewhurst are still echoing not only around the state, but the nation as well. Here’s just a small sampling of the most important reactions: Cruz’s victory is a wakeup call for the establishment. … Continue reading →

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