Category Archives: Democrats

Right-to-Work Signed Into Law in Michigan

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Despite union threats to throw twice as big a hissy fit as Wisconsin liberals, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed right-to-work legislation today, breaking the union stranglehold on jobs in the state. As in Wisconsin, expect union members to start keeping … 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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A Quick Pre-Thanksgiving LinkSwarm

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Lots of larger pieces in various stage of construction, but rather than put them up when everyone is getting ready for Thanksgiving, here’s a quick LinkSwarm: Ted Cruz named National Republican Senatorial Committee Vice-Chairman. Maybe he can prevent Todd Akins … 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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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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LinkSwarm for October 30, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Lawrence Person

I was going to have an insightful, data-filed post on the Texas 23rd Congressional district race, but then I realized that the Los Angeles Times data I was relying on flipped at least one bit of information (NRA-ILA is doing … Continue reading →

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Tough Race to Replace Ron Paul in U.S. 14th Congressional District

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

When I looked over the new redistricting numbers, the Texas U.S. Congressional seat that leapt out at me as the most competitive was Rep Francisco “Quico” Canseco’s CD23, a swing seat which got minimal Republican reinforcement during redistricting. But right … Continue reading →

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“Democrat of the Year” Convicted of Stealing Money From Mentally Handicaped Elderly Woman

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Lawrence Person

If you put this in a novel, the editor would reject it for the symbolism being too heavy-handed. Estelle Carson, the Denver woman named the “Jefferson County Democrat of the Year,” has been convicted of stealing money from an elderly … Continue reading →

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Texas Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-umbass) Actually Forgets the Second Amendment

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Lawrence Person

There’s this thing called the Constitution. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. Fundamental law of the land, guiding document for the federal government, etc. Sorta important. There’s this section of it called “The Second Amendment.” “A well regulated Militia, being necessary … Continue reading →

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