Monthly Archives: November 2011

Election Results: Three Propositions Go Down In Defeat

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The results of yesterday’s election are up, and three of the ten propositions on the ballot went down in defeat. Since all statewide propositions usually pass, that’s an interesting (and welcome) result. Proposition 4, which Texans for Fiscal Responsibility said … Continue reading →

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Jones Bows To The Inevitable, And Out of Senate Race

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Trailing in polls, fundraising, name recognition, and stage presence, Elizabeth Ames Jones announced she’s dropping out of the Senate race to run for the Texas Senate District 25 against incumbent Sen. Jeff Wentworth. Setting aside of the question of why … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Election Tuesday!

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Don’t forget that there’s a state constitutional amendment election Tuesday, November 8 (as well as various local elections, bond issues, etc.). A few roundups and recommendations from: Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Grassroots Texans The Travis County Republican Party As for … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for November 5, 2011

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I suppose I should do these updates some day other than Friday night Saturday morning, since few people read them then or over the weekend, but it’s been a busy week… Mario Loyola discusses Ted Cruz and his father Rafael … Continue reading →

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Greeks Will Not be Allowed to Vote on Their Own Future

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The scheduled referendum on the bailout of Greece as been canceled. Once again, the glorious dream of European integration is far to important to let details like the consent of the governed interfere…

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New Poll Shows Support for Dewhurst Down to 22%

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The Ted Cruz campaign noted that a new UT/Texas Tribune poll showed Lt. Governor David Dewhurst’s support among Republican voters down to 22%, which is about half what previous polls have shown, and even less than that possibly anomalous Azimuth … Continue reading →

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