Category Archives: Republicans

LinkSwarm for December 26, 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Still getting back up to speed after Christmas, so here are a few links that I’ve been squirreling away like nuts for winter: Is Obama preparing for war with Iran? This interview with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta sure makes … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for December 22, 2011

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Like everyone else, political wonks are taking off for Christmas, so just a few tiny bits of Senate race news: Tom Leppert appeared on the Janet Mefferd Show: With Ricardo Sanchez out of the race, Texas Democrats face a Latino … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for December 20, 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Lawrence Person

With all the coming and the going and the filing and the GLAVEN, it’s been a crazy few days keeping up with the Texas senate race. I even went back today to see if their were any stragglers who hadn’t … Continue reading →

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A Few Words With Republican Senate Candidate Dr. Joe Agris

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I spent a few minutes on the phone yesterday and today with Dr. Joe Agris, who recently filed as a Republican for the Texas Senate race. As previously mentioned, Dr. Agris is a plastic surgeon who has done numerous good … Continue reading →

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Craig James Joins the Senate Race

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Craig James has made it official, and his name now appears on the list of Republican candidates which have filed. James now has 12 days to raise money for Q4. Anything less than a million dollars and he’s not a … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for December 16, 2011

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A few quick updates for things too important to sit on over the weekend: Blue Dot Blues brings word that a deal has been reached on dates for next year’s elections: Primary April 4, Runoff June 5. Craig James takes … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for December 15, 2011

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The big news in the Senate race is a change to the filing deadlines: According to Blue Dot Blues, “the new filing period for all candidates from precinct chair to U.S. President has been extended to 6:00 pm on Monday, … Continue reading →

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Craig James: Not Universally Loved

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I know this may comes as a shock to some of you, seeing as how I occasionally write about sports for my other blog, but I don’t have cable, and thus have no first-hand experience of Craig James’ ESPN broadcasting … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for December 13, 2011

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The filing deadline for all races is coming up on Thursday. Beyond that, the biggest news is probably going on behind the scenes, as I suspect all three of the major candidates are raising money like mad in advance of … Continue reading →

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Craig James to Jump Into Republican Senate Race?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Lawrence Person

So says The Dallas Morning News, citing “sources close to his developing campaign.” I don’t know why he would. I don’t see a lot of running room (no pun intended), it will be very hard to raise money, it’s been … Continue reading →

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