Monthly Archives: February 2014

Texas Lt. Governor’s Race: State of Play and Update

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Lawrence Person

The Lt. Governor’s race presents plenty of irony, namely in that it features incumbent Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, whose lost the 2012 Senate race to Ted Cruz, and three statewide office holders, all running as staunch conservatives, who endorsed Dewhurst … Continue reading →

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Texas Governor’s Race: State of Play and Update

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Lawrence Person

It’s a mere six days before the March 4 primary, and I haven’t covered the various statewide races nearly as well as I would have liked. (Maybe Ukraine will refrain from blowing up this week.) So I’ll try to catch … Continue reading →

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Pay-for-Play Endorsements Come to Williamson County

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Yesterday I received a copy of The Link Letter in the mail, touting certain Republican Primary candidates and carrying ads for them. You should take these “endorsements” with several grains of salt, since they are strictly pay for play; candidates … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for February 25, 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Another roundup of tab-clearing news, much of which got pushed aside by Ukraine updates: Obama Administration admits that ObamaCare will screw small businesses. (Hat tip: Instapundit.) Why are any Republicans futzing around with any fix but full repeal? Bobby Jindal: … Continue reading →

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In Which I Get Into A Twitter Fight With Keith Olbermann

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Lawrence Person

So word came down that Piers Morgan’s shown on CNN is ending. At which point I quipped: Next up, @piersmorgan and @KeithOlbermann collaborate…on the rent for a Manhattan efficiency. — BattleSwarm (@BattleSwarmBlog) February 24, 2014 Enter Mr. Olbermann himself, who … Continue reading →

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Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Ukrainian Dictators

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Lawrence Person

First word came that Yanukovich had left Ukraine for various rumored destinations from Russia to Dubai. Then came word that Yanukovich was denied exit from the country. But the delight of the day was ordinary Ukrainians touring the abandoned Presidential … Continue reading →

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Yanukovych Flees Kiev (Ukraine/Euromaidan Update for February 21, 2014)

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Yanukovych’s “compromise” looks more and more like a complete rout, with reports of him fleeing Kiev for his political base in Kharkiv, where reports have security forces burning documents: Security Service in Kharkiv is burning documents #Euromaidan #Kharkiv pic.twitter.com/9Mv8zYFc5r — Euromaidan … Continue reading →

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“Take the deal or you’ll all be dead.” (Afternoon Ukraine Update for February 21, 2014)

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Lawrence Person

A small update on easing Ukrainian tensions. Lots of details remain to be worked out, and a lot of Euromaidan members aren’t happy with Yanukovych staying through December. But it’s sounding like they were made an offer they couldn’t refuse… … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Update for February 21, 2014: Yanukovych Caving? Actual Peace?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Early reports indicates that Yanukovych may finally have gotten a clue: Viktor Yanukovych conceded to the major demands made by protesters, he announced Friday on his website. He had been holding out against their raging street demonstrations for months. Yanukovych … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Ukraine Update For February 20, 2014

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Lawrence Person

A super-brief update on Ukraine: Current conformed death toll for recent fighting at 67, unconfirmed at 100 dead. Euromaidan captures 67 policemen. EU agrees to impose sanctions, including asset freezes and visa bans. It’s a start. Refusing to pay for … Continue reading →

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