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Category Archives: Republicans
Newt’s Staff Quitting En Masse=Rick Perry Jumping Into the Presidential Race?
So Jim Geraghty suggests over at The Campaign Spot. He’s not the only one to to do so. This would seem to address Texas Iconoclast’s first point about why Perry won’t run. Make no mistake: If Perry jumps in, he … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Republicans
Tagged 2012 Election, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry
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Quick Impressions of the Texas Senate Debate
I attended the Texas Tribune Republican Senate Candidate Forum tonight, and thought I would post a few quick impressions before I have to walk my dog. Three of the four candidates came across as prepared, articulate, polished and effective speakers, … Continue reading
Michael Williams to Drop Out of Senate Race to Run for Newly Created 33rd Congressional District
So the Texas Tribune is reporting, backed up by an email from the Williams for Congress campaign, and confirming the piece they published last week.
Texas Senate Race Updates for June 2, 2011: Michael Williams to Drop Out?
Some updates in the Texas Senate Race, including one big shakeup if it pans out: The Texas Tribune is reporting that Michael Williams will drop out of the Senate Race to run for a newly created congressional seat in House … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Republicans, Texas
Tagged 2012 Election, Glen Bolger, Michael Williams, Mike Slanker, Republicans, Scott Howell, Ted Cruz, Texas, Texas Senate Race, Tom Leppert
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Texas Ex-Governor Bill Clements Dead At 94
First Republican governor in Texas since reconstruction. He was, along with John Tower and Phil Gramm, a key figure in changing Texas from a Democratic dominated state to a Republican state. Not seeing this news story played nearly as large … Continue reading
Faster, Pussycat! Pander! Pander!
Mitt Romney comes out in favor of ethanol subsidies. “I support the subsidy of ethanol.” Well, thanks for that. Ideological clarity is always useful: Tim Pawlenty has political courage, Mitt Romney doesn’t. Good to know. For as long as he’s … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Elections, Republicans
Tagged 2012 Election, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Sarah Palin
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Two Cheers for Tim Pawlenty
Tim Pawlenty, former Minnesota Governor and 2012 GOP Presidential contender, came out in favor of ending ethanol subsidies. In Iowa, no less. Good for him. This is good governance and good politics. Ethanol subsidies are among the most egregious examples … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Elections, Republicans
Tagged agribusiness subsidies, debt, ethanol, farm subsidies, Greece, Mitt Romney, Obama, Rudy Giuliani, Tim Pawlenty
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LinkSwarm for May 19, 2011
My main computer is still in the shop, so here’s another roundup of brief updates… Erick Erickson at RedState tears into David Dewhurst six ways to Sunday, actually comparing him to Florida’s turncoat governor Charlie Crist. That’s got to sting… … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy, Republicans, Welfare State
Tagged David Dewhurst, Israel, LinkSwarm, Obama, Welfare State
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