Category Archives: Elections

Wisconsinfreude

You’ve probably heard that Governor Scott Walker easily won the Wisconsin recall election last night. Between now and when Walker was elected in 2010, the result of each election has been worse and worse for unions and their liberal Democratic … Continue reading →

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Texas Political Metro Tidbits: Pat Lykos and John Wiley Price

Here’s a small virtual bucket for a few pieces that I didn’t catch earlier: I meant to post on the defeat of Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos in the Republican Primary. This was not an issue of ideology so … Continue reading →

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While the Feiler Faster Thesis Won’t Save Obama’s Bacon

Micky Kaus, the Thinking Conservative’s Liberal, has been suggesting that the traditional thinking that the economy must be good at least six months before an election for the President to have a chance is wrong. His contention is that the … Continue reading →

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EuroDoom for a Weekend in June

How about a nice slice of EuroDoom to ease you into the weekend? With all the post-primary news, the European Debt Crises news has been chugging along for a while now. let’s look at some, shall we? Heh. “The Euro … Continue reading →

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Post-Primary Election Roundup

Numerous nuggets of non-Senate race information and observation on Tuesday’s election: Two years ago, Michael Williams and Elizabeth Ames Jones were both on the Railroad Commission. Sixteen months ago they were serious U.S. Senate candidates. Now each has missed the … Continue reading →

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Post-Primary Senate Race Roundup

Here are the full results on the Republican and Democratic sides. Here are some random post-primary race tidbits. I’ll probably have a separate post about the mysterious Grady Yarbrough coming up in a day or two. Last night was really … Continue reading →

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Texas Democratic Senate Race Headed to Runoff Between Paul Sadler and…Grady Yarbrough???

The Republican results I understand. The Democratic results I don’t. OK, hands up all those who predicted a runoff between Paul Sadler and Grady Yarbrough. Now put your hands down, because you’re all damn liars. Yarbrough has no website, no … Continue reading →

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Cruz, Dewhurst Head to Runoff

Returns are still coming in, but the MSM has already said the Texas Senate race will be a runoff between David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz. Right now its Dewhurst 46%, Cruz 33%, with Dewhurst edging down and Cruz edging up … Continue reading →

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Who I’m Voting For Today in the Texas Republican Primary

Voting Day! After spending the bulk of my time on the Texas senate race, I’ve spent the last day or so trying to get a handle on some down-ballot races. So here’s who I’m voting for in contested races, starting … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for May 28, 2012

Since tomorrow is election day, here’s a final Senate race roundup. You might want to take time today to find your voter registration card, locate your polling place, and figure out who you want to vote for. Since it’s possible … Continue reading →

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