Monthly Archives: June 2011

Texas Senate Race Update for June 30, 2011

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Some tidbits on the race as the first half of the year comes to a close: I was out of town for the weekend, so you’ve probably already seen news of the Texas Senatorial Forum in Houston. If not, here’s … Continue reading →

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Williams Switches from Senate to District 33 Congressional Race. No, the OTHER Williams.

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Last week it was Michael Williams. This week it’s Roger Williams switching from running for the Senate to running for House District 33. I don’t know if Joe Barton’s decision to stick to the sixth had any effect on his … Continue reading →

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Rep. Joe Barton to Run for Re-Election in 6th Congressional District

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Rep. Joe Barton is sticking to the sixth congressional district. That’s good news for Michael Williams, since Barton was rumored to be thinking about running in the newly created 33rd Congressional District, where Williams is running after dropping his Senate … Continue reading →

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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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Karl Rove: Why Obama Will Lose in 2012

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Lawrence Person

While hardly a disinterested observer, Karl Rove is far from an untutored one, and he offers up some compelling reasons why Obama will lose in 2012. Four, to be precise: The economy is very weak and unlikely to experience a … 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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