Tag Archives: Elections

Will Kinky Friedman Run for Governor Again? Will Rick Perry?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Word is he’s considering a run in 2014. Could Kinky get nominated? Sure. You saw how little effort it took to run as a Democratic statewide for the Senate, and Kinky starts off with greater name recognition than any of … Continue reading →

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Dispatches from the Ted Cruz Victory Lap

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Lawrence Person

The echos from Ted Cruz’s victory over Dewhurst are still echoing not only around the state, but the nation as well. Here’s just a small sampling of the most important reactions: Cruz’s victory is a wakeup call for the establishment. … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for August 3, 2012

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Lawrence Person

A random compilation of vaguely interesting news that you may have already read elsewhere. So it goes: The definition of FAIL: trying to escape police in a Smart Car: (Hat tip: Dwight.) Obama has secretly killed all the 1990s welfare … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz Victory Already Paying Dividends

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Thanks to his runoff victory Tuesday, Ted Cruz is now a political figure with clout, and, as this video shows, he’s already making the case for controlling spending and limited government to a national audience:

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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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