Category Archives: Republicans

Texas Senate Race Update for June 21, 2012

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Busy week, so here’s just a quick update: Here’s where to watch the Ted Cruz-David Dewhurst debate tomorrow (Friday, June 22nd) at 8PM. Both Dewhurst and Cruz campaigned in North Texas. A typical piece on the race. But notice how … Continue reading →

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Updating the Blogroll

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Lawrence Person

For some reason, I feel a lot more braindead than usual after a one hour bike ride, so today seems like an excellent day to perform that long-contemplated update of the blogroll. Today’s additions: Rick Perry vs. the World: You … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for June 11, 2012

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Lawrence Person

I put off putting up the latest Texas Senate race update until the Republican Party of Texas convention in Ft. Worth concluded. Good thing, too, since a lot of news came out of it, almost none of which was good … Continue reading →

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Still More Wisconsin Recall Election Tidbits

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Still more Wisconsin recall tidbits continue to trickle out. I may have a more substantial reaction to a particularly egregious type of liberal self-delusion regarding the results later, but here’s a nice sampler of links: “Public employee unions insist that … Continue reading →

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Roundup Of Wisconsin Recall Reactions

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a nice juicy roundup of reactions to Scott Walker’s Wisconsin recall victory, and what it means: “The resounding failure by unions and Democrats to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday is a significant moment for democratic self-government. It … Continue reading →

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Texas Political Metro Tidbits: Pat Lykos and John Wiley Price

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a small virtual bucket for a few pieces that I didn’t catch earlier: I meant to post on the defeat of Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos in the Republican Primary. This was not an issue of ideology so … Continue reading →

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David Dewhurst: Liar

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Lawrence Person

The usually useless Polifact has finally gotten around to evaluating David Dewhurst’s smear of Ted Cruz as a supporter of Amnesty. It only took them a week. How considerate to bestir themselves a mere three days after the election. The … Continue reading →

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Post-Primary Election Roundup

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Numerous nuggets of non-Senate race information and observation on Tuesday’s election: Two years ago, Michael Williams and Elizabeth Ames Jones were both on the Railroad Commission. Sixteen months ago they were serious U.S. Senate candidates. Now each has missed the … Continue reading →

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Post-Primary Senate Race Roundup

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Here are the full results on the Republican and Democratic sides. Here are some random post-primary race tidbits. I’ll probably have a separate post about the mysterious Grady Yarbrough coming up in a day or two. Last night was really … Continue reading →

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Cruz, Dewhurst Head to Runoff

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Returns are still coming in, but the MSM has already said the Texas Senate race will be a runoff between David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz. Right now its Dewhurst 46%, Cruz 33%, with Dewhurst edging down and Cruz edging up … Continue reading →

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