Category Archives: Elections

LinkSwarm for 10/8/10

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Some links of potential interest to tide you over the weekend while I work on a more substantial post. The 25 most dangerous neighborhoods in America. W. Lake St. (60612) in Chicago tops the list, with two from Texas: E. … Continue reading →

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Think the U.S. Debate on Muslim Immigration is Heated? Check Out This Swedish Political Ad

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Naturally, it being Europe, the issue is over who gets the government handouts. And here’s an article on the European debate over immigration in The Weekly Standard.

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More on the Left’s Obsession with Sarah Palin

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Today’s New York Times reveals that the Democratic Party isn’t just going to run against Bush this fall. Mainly they’re going to run against Sarah Palin. It’s interesting to see the irrational sputtering and fuming from the left on Palin, … Continue reading →

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“There are no moderate Democrats in Congress”

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Lawrence Person

This Jim Geraghty piece up on NRO, in which he he interviews longtime GOP insider “Obi Wan” about the coming election, is well worth a read. This is the quote I found most striking: “There are no moderate Democrats in … Continue reading →

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Report on Rep. John Carter’s Open House on August 17, 2010

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Lawrence Person

My congressman, Rep. John Carter (“Warlord of Mars”) of Texas House District 31 held an open house in Round Rock on Tuesday, August 17. Here’s my brief report. (I’m quoting from memory, so please forgive me if I get any … Continue reading →

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Blanche Lincoln Polling at 27%

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Lawrence Person

How unpopular are Democrats this year? Incumbent Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas is polling at 27%, compared to Republican challenger John Boozman’s 65%. I’m struggling (and failing) to think of non-indicted incumbent senator polling so low before the general election. … Continue reading →

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Round Rock School Board Elections Saturday, May 8

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Just a reminder to vote in the upcoming Round Rock ISD Election on May 8th if you live in the district. I haven’t been following the election that closely, but Holly Hansen at Smart Girl Politics has been all over … Continue reading →

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Republicans to Gain 100 Seats in House?

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Sean Trende at Real Clear Politics suggests that Democrats could be in for a bigger shellacking this November than the suffered even in 1994. A 1994-style scenario is probably the most likely outcome at this point. Moreover, it is well … Continue reading →

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Gonzales Trounces Gordon

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Early returns have Larry Gonzales trouncing John Gordon by a sizable margin in the Texas House District 52 race. As of 8:34 PM, Gonzales had 2,519 votes to Gordon’s 1,096, with just under half the votes counted. I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Remember to Vote in the April 13 Republican Primary Runoff

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Here are poll locations for Williamson County voters. And here’s where you can find them for Travis County.

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