Category Archives: Republicans

LinkSwarm for September 23, 2012

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Random swarm of interesting links for your amusement and edification: Just in case you didn’t notice, in Obama’s interview with Univision (where he faced much tougher questions that from America’s lapdog media), Obama pretty much admitted that he failed, because … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for September 7, 2012

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Still trying to get back in the swing of things, so here’s a LinkSwarm for a lazy Friday: Texas is on track to enjoy a $5 billion budget surplus, which I thought news too good to hold for the next … Continue reading →

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Dewhurst Running for Re-Election Again in 2014

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Lawrence Person

David Dewhurst says he’s running for reelection as Lt. Governor in 2014. This puts him on collision course with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, who also announced he’s running for the office some ten minutes after Dewhurst conceded the Senate race. … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz’s RNC Speech

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

If you couldn’t catch Ted Cruz’s RNC Speech, here it is:

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The Second Most Important Race in Texas: CD23

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Lawrence Person

The most important Texas political race is obviously the Texas Senate race. Barring any unforeseen catastrophe, I fully expect Ted Cruz to soundly thump Paul Sadler in November. The second most important Texas race is for the 23rd Congressional District, … Continue reading →

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Things to Like About the Paul Ryan Vice Presidential Nomination

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Just in case you were trapped in a mine, Mitt Romney selected Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his Vice Presidential running mate. There are many things to like about the pick, but I’d like to focus on just a few: … Continue reading →

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Dispatches from the Ted Cruz Victory Lap

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Lawrence Person

The echos from Ted Cruz’s victory over Dewhurst are still echoing not only around the state, but the nation as well. Here’s just a small sampling of the most important reactions: Cruz’s victory is a wakeup call for the establishment. … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz Victory Already Paying Dividends

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Thanks to his runoff victory Tuesday, Ted Cruz is now a political figure with clout, and, as this video shows, he’s already making the case for controlling spending and limited government to a national audience:

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Myths Ted Cruz’s Victory Killed

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Lawrence Person

There’s a lot to digest and discuss about Ted Cruz’s victory over David Dewhurst, and I’m sure I’ll have more tomorrow. But here are a few myths that Cruz’s victory laid to rest tonight. Hispanics can’t win statewide Republican primaries … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: CRUZ BEATS DEWHURST!!!!!!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Both AP and Politico are calling the race for Ted Cruz over Dewhurst! David Dewhurst came into the race with high name recognition, incumbency, several successful statewide races under his belt, and a $250 million fortune…and lost to a guy … Continue reading →

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