Category Archives: Elections

Perry’s In

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Lawrence Person

So I’m reading from multiple sources, Perry spokesman Mark Miner evidently having let the cat out of the bag on Fox News. As reported, the official announcement will come Saturday. This might be a good time for no-hopers like Jon … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for August 10, 2011

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A few senate race updates for these dog days of summer: There will be a Clear Lake Tea Party senate candidate forum Thursday, August 11. Expected to attend are Ted Cruz, Glenn Addison, Tom Leppert, Elizabeth Ames Jones, Andrew Castanuela … Continue reading →

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Dear Ricardo Sanchez: Happy Two Month Anniversary!

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Lawrence Person

That is to say, it’s been two months since you last updated your website’s news page. Even though I’m on the other side of the political aisle, I thought I would offer you a “protip” for running for the Senate: … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry to Announce Presidential Campaign Saturday in South Carolina

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Lawrence Person

So says Politico. I think Perry will jump in, will win the primary, and will beat Obama, primarily because I think he’s sharp enough and mean enough to win. Perry looks as good as Romney, has as much Tea Party … Continue reading →

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My Interview With Ted Cruz (And Related Thoughts)

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Here’s the video edit of my interview with Ted Cruz (click for a larger version on YouTube): (I think I should have sucked in my gut more.) After the interview, Cruz said that he reads the blog (which I believe, … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for August 3, 2011

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The Cruz campaign emailed to say they’ll be sending me the video file of the interview sometime in the next 24 hours, so here are a few race updates to tide you over until then. Matt S. Dowling has his … Continue reading →

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Random Reflections on a Very Busy Saturday

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

My entire weekend was quite booked, for both political and non-political reasons: I interviewed Ted Cruz. I attended the Texas Senate Candidate Forum in Austin (which I liveblogged here). I left the forum before the end to attend my regular … Continue reading →

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Liveblogging the Austin Texas Senate Candidate Forum

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

5:30: I have to duck out for another appointment. Hopefully some further thoughts tomorrow. 5:29: Pettinger: Will filibuster any new organizations, opposes executive orders, Czar. Would eliminate Dept of Health and Human Services. I’m surrounded by several young children who … Continue reading →

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Michael Williams Switches Races (Again)

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

First Michael Williams announced he was dropping out of the Senate race to run for the newly created House District 33. Then, a few weeks after that, Roger Williams announces he’s doing the same, setting up a Williams vs. Williams … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for July 29, 2011

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A few tidbits of Texas senate race news for a lazy Friday: There is a Tour of Texas Senatorial Forum in Austin tomorrow, Saturday July 30th, 2011, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Texas Capitol Extension Auditorium at 1100 … Continue reading →

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