Category Archives: Republicans

Wall Street Journal Says Perry is Running for President

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Lawrence Person

“A Republican campaign veteran tells us that Texas Governor Rick Perry has decided to run for President.” This is not surprising. Surveying the current field, I think Perry would instantly become the favorite both to win and to beat Obama.

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Dewhurst Edges Towards Running

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Lawrence Person

He certainly sounds like a candidate here: “Tricia [Dewhurst’s wife] and I have prayed about it. I’m not here to be making any announcement; I’d rather be doing that in a couple of weeks,” Dewhurst said. “I love Texas … … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for June 22, 2011

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The big news around Austin is that it actually rained last night, meaning our trees and lawns won’t die, fall over and blow away like so many tumbleweeds. At least not this week. Another fascinating Michael Totten piece, this one … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz Picks Up Two More Endorsements

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The Ted Cruz winning streak continues, with two more key endorsements, namely Peggy Venable, Texas State Director for Americans for Prosperity, and Ernie Angelo, former RNC Committeeman. Cruz has easily lapped his opponents in the endorsement race. Other than Roger … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Speech Gets Rave Reviews at the Republican Leadership Conference (with video)

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Saturday Rick Perry gave his speech to the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, and he’s getting lots of rave reviews, further fueling speculation that he’ll make a Presidential run: Here’s one from San Antonio. Here’s one from the Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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Michael Williams Makes His Congressional Run Official

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Lawrence Person

“Former Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams announced Friday night that he will run for the new U.S. House District 33 — which stretches from Arlington to Parker County — instead of the U.S. Senate.” This move has been in the … Continue reading →

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The Washington Post Discovers Ted Cruz

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Washington Post writer Aaron Blake pays serious attention to Ted Cruz, and his role as Tea Party favorite. It’s a decent write-up for an out-of-state MSM outlet playing catch-up, but there are several statements about which I have at least … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Updates for June 15, 2011

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A few Senate race updates. Ted Cruz is turning a very good week into a very good month: First off, Cruz gets some serious love from George Will. Cruz also appeared on Fox Business News: The Houston Chronicle rounds up … Continue reading →

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In Which I Come Perilously Close to Defending Lloyd Doggett

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Paul Burka has a post up in which he basically makes two arguments: Republicans are trying to Gerrymander white Democrats out of Congress; and “Almost no one has done as much damage to the Democratic cause” in Texas as Lloyd … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Updates for June 12, 2011

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Another roundup of Texas Senate race news: Here is the video for the Republican Senatorial candidate forum I attended Wednesday: And here’s the follow-up Q&A session they’re not showing on KRLU: Here’s the Statesmen‘s report on the forum. And here’s … Continue reading →

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