Tag Archives: 2012 Election

Quick Impressions of the Texas Senate Debate

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I attended the Texas Tribune Republican Senate Candidate Forum tonight, and thought I would post a few quick impressions before I have to walk my dog. Three of the four candidates came across as prepared, articulate, polished and effective speakers, … Continue reading →

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Anthony Weiner’s Seat Could Be a 2012 Pickup Target for Republicans

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Lawrence Person

So now that Anthony Weiner has fessed up to twitting his Little Tony to multiple women, what’s next? He claims he won’t resign, despite Nancy Pelosi asking for a House ethics committee investigation. A poll on whether Weiner should resign … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Updates for June 2, 2011: Michael Williams to Drop Out?

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Some updates in the Texas Senate Race, including one big shakeup if it pans out: The Texas Tribune is reporting that Michael Williams will drop out of the Senate Race to run for a newly created congressional seat in House … Continue reading →

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Faster, Pussycat! Pander! Pander!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Mitt Romney comes out in favor of ethanol subsidies. “I support the subsidy of ethanol.” Well, thanks for that. Ideological clarity is always useful: Tim Pawlenty has political courage, Mitt Romney doesn’t. Good to know. For as long as he’s … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Updates for May 27, 2011

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Lawrence Person

It being the Friday of a long weekend, I doubt terribly many people are going to be reading this, but there have been some significant Texas Senate race developments: Houston State Senator (and former sports caster) Dan Patrick is considering … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm Redux for May 23, 2011

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Yet another passel of news: With the new state budget moving toward passage, the State of Texas will actually spend less money next fiscal year than it did last year, the first state in 50 years to actually implement a … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for May 17, 2011

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Conceding defeat graciously, Wisconsin Democrat style: “Please put your things in order because you will be killed and your families will also be killed due to your actions in the last 8 weeks.” The Madison Project endorses Ted Cruz. “All … Continue reading →

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Election Tdibits for Monday, May 16, 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I’m having some computer issues, so expect blogging to be light for the next few days. Trump decides not to run. Tom Leppert bashes the IMF. Just because I doubt Mr. Leppert’s conservative bonafides doesn’t mean he’s wrong. Speaking of … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Updates for May 12, 2011

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A smattering of senate race updates: Iconblog is not impressed with Ricardo Sanchez’s declaration of candidacy: “Repeating standard Democratic talking points word-for-word in Texas is not a winning strategy. Sanchez completely missed an opportunity to explain his candidacy—he just defined … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update: Ricardo Sanchez to Run

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Various news outlets are reporting that former U.S. general Ricardo Sanchez will be announcing his Senate run today. I’m linking to the USA Today story of Catalina Camia because, unlike her journalistic brethren, she actually noted that Sean Hubbard was … Continue reading →

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