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Texas Senate Race Update for December 22, 2011

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Like everyone else, political wonks are taking off for Christmas, so just a few tiny bits of Senate race news: Tom Leppert appeared on the Janet Mefferd Show: With Ricardo Sanchez out of the race, Texas Democrats face a Latino … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for December 20, 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Lawrence Person

With all the coming and the going and the filing and the GLAVEN, it’s been a crazy few days keeping up with the Texas senate race. I even went back today to see if their were any stragglers who hadn’t … Continue reading →

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A Few Words With Republican Senate Candidate Dr. Joe Agris

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I spent a few minutes on the phone yesterday and today with Dr. Joe Agris, who recently filed as a Republican for the Texas Senate race. As previously mentioned, Dr. Agris is a plastic surgeon who has done numerous good … Continue reading →

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And Two More Democrats Join the Texas Senate Race

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Lawrence Person

And right after I post on new Senate candidate, I update the page and see two more: A John Morton of Austin. There are at least five people in Austin named John Morton. I’m trying to find out which is … Continue reading →

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Brief Candidate Profile: Jason A. Gibson, Pistol Packing…Democrat?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I just got off the phone with newly-filed Texas Democratic senate candidate Jason A. Gibson. (I called when his law firm’s email bounced for some reason.) He says his website, www.jasongibson2012.com, will be up live in a day or two. … Continue reading →

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Three New Democrats Join The Senate Race

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Lawrence Person

In the wake of Ricardo Sanchez leaving the race, three new names have popped up on the official list of Democratic Senate candidates: Houston trial lawyer Jason A. Gibson. Another attorney, former state representative and current Executive Director of the … Continue reading →

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Craig James Joins the Senate Race

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Craig James has made it official, and his name now appears on the list of Republican candidates which have filed. James now has 12 days to raise money for Q4. Anything less than a million dollars and he’s not a … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH: Ricardo Sanchez Drops Out of Senate Race

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Lawrence Person

“Leading Democratic U.S. senatorial candidate Ricardo Sanchez announced Friday that he’s ending his campaign to replace retiring Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.” I didn’t exactly predict it, but I did suggest it was a strong possibility: Even before his house burned … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for December 16, 2011

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A few quick updates for things too important to sit on over the weekend: Blue Dot Blues brings word that a deal has been reached on dates for next year’s elections: Primary April 4, Runoff June 5. Craig James takes … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for December 15, 2011

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The big news in the Senate race is a change to the filing deadlines: According to Blue Dot Blues, “the new filing period for all candidates from precinct chair to U.S. President has been extended to 6:00 pm on Monday, … Continue reading →

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