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Random Reflections on a Very Busy Saturday

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

My entire weekend was quite booked, for both political and non-political reasons: I interviewed Ted Cruz. I attended the Texas Senate Candidate Forum in Austin (which I liveblogged here). I left the forum before the end to attend my regular … Continue reading →

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Liveblogging the Austin Texas Senate Candidate Forum

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

5:30: I have to duck out for another appointment. Hopefully some further thoughts tomorrow. 5:29: Pettinger: Will filibuster any new organizations, opposes executive orders, Czar. Would eliminate Dept of Health and Human Services. I’m surrounded by several young children who … Continue reading →

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Michael Williams Switches Races (Again)

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

First Michael Williams announced he was dropping out of the Senate race to run for the newly created House District 33. Then, a few weeks after that, Roger Williams announces he’s doing the same, setting up a Williams vs. Williams … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for July 29, 2011

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A few tidbits of Texas senate race news for a lazy Friday: There is a Tour of Texas Senatorial Forum in Austin tomorrow, Saturday July 30th, 2011, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Texas Capitol Extension Auditorium at 1100 … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Updates For July 26, 2011

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I’ve been meaning to do a general Senate Race update all weekend, but things have been hopping: Jim Geraghty has a piece up over at National Review Online on Ricardo Sanchez’s disappointing debut. I get quoted on the race. Ted … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Spending: A Look at This Point In Previous Cycles

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Now that half the fundraising year has passed, I wanted to take a look at how the funds raised this year compare to this point in years past. Unfortunately, it’s been so long since there’s been a competitive regular Republican … Continue reading →

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Stanley Garza, Another Longshot Democrat, Joins the Senate Race

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Sean Hubbard now has company in the “Declared Democratic candidates sure to be ignored by the MSM” purgatory, although Stanley Garza’s website says he’s only formed an exploratory committee. In 2008, he ran for Tax Assessor/Collector in San Jacinto County…as … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Updates for July 20, 2011: Roundup of Reactions to Dewhurst’s Entry

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Lots of reaction to Lt. Governor David Dewhurst’s long-awaited announcement that he was getting in the Senate race yesterday. Here’s Dewhurst’s official announcement: Ted Cruz offers a video response: That video offers a URL for another Cruz website, https://www.provenconservative.com/, but … Continue reading →

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Dewhurst is In

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Lawrence Person

It’s official. Tom Leppert says he considers Dewhurst, not Ted Cruz, his main competition. Which is what you would expect him to say. More details and reactions tomorrow.

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Clarification: Leppert Did Donate $500,000 to His Campaign, But That Wasn’t Among the $750,000 in Reported Constributions

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Shawn McCoy of the Tom Leppert campaign clarifies Leppert’s Q2 fundraising numbers: Yes, Tom invested more of his own money in the campaign. That was not part of the 750k.= Not sure if you received our press release—it may help … Continue reading →

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