Tag Archives: David Dewhurst

Well, Who Hasn’t Misplaced $600,000?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Top David Dewhurst campaign aide Kenneth “Buddy” Barfield has been accused of embezzling at least $600,000 from the Dewhurst campaign, starting all the way back in 2008. (This news evidently first came to light December 28, but I was distracted … Continue reading →

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Brief Impressions of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 2013 Policy Orientation

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I enjoyed attending what little I could of the Texas Public Policy Foundation 2013 policy orientation held January 9-11. Here are a few quick and largely random impressions: Because I just started a new day job, I wasn’t able to … Continue reading →

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Dick Armey Aims to Unseat Speaker Joe Straus

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Well, this is very interesting: FreedomWorks, which helped insurgent Ted Cruz snatch the GOP nod for U.S. Senate from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, said Monday it will put its muscle behind toppling Texas House Speaker Joe Straus of San Antonio … Continue reading →

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Dewhurst Running for Re-Election Again in 2014

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Lawrence Person

David Dewhurst says he’s running for reelection as Lt. Governor in 2014. This puts him on collision course with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, who also announced he’s running for the office some ten minutes after Dewhurst conceded the Senate race. … Continue reading →

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Myths Ted Cruz’s Victory Killed

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Lawrence Person

There’s a lot to digest and discuss about Ted Cruz’s victory over David Dewhurst, and I’m sure I’ll have more tomorrow. But here are a few myths that Cruz’s victory laid to rest tonight. Hispanics can’t win statewide Republican primaries … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: CRUZ BEATS DEWHURST!!!!!!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Both AP and Politico are calling the race for Ted Cruz over Dewhurst! David Dewhurst came into the race with high name recognition, incumbency, several successful statewide races under his belt, and a $250 million fortune…and lost to a guy … Continue reading →

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Cruz Beating Dewhurst in Early Voting

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Now that polls have closed, runoff voting results are trickling in, and Ted Cruz is currently beating David Dewhurst by a little more than 52% to 48% in early voting results. Remember, Dewhurst dominated early voting results in the primary; … Continue reading →

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Vote Today!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Lawrence Person

One way or another, the Ted Cruz—David Dewhurst battle ends today. Texas voters: find your voter registration card and vote before 7 PM (if you haven’t already). And if anyone is still unsure who to vote for or why, here’s … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for July 30, 2012

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Tomorrow’s election day! Get out there and vote! And if you’re still making up your mind, you might want to read my endorsement of Ted Cruz. Now the final roundup of pre-runoff Senate race news: Evan at Perry vs. World … Continue reading →

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National Review Slams Dewhurst for “Vulgar, Dishonest” Campaign

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Today the editors of National Review unloaded on David Dewhurst with both barrels: Mr. Dewhurst’s vulgar and dishonest campaign of scorched-earth ad hominem against Mr. Cruz raises serious questions about his judgment and his commitment to conservative values. He has … Continue reading →

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