Former Lt. Governor David Dewhurst has settled his lawsuit against Houston oilman Michael Looney, who evidently received money embezzled by Dewhurst campaign adviser Kenneth “Buddy” Barfield: Former Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, the once powerful Republican who was bilked by an adviser for at least $2.8 million, has settled a lawsuit against a Houston oilman who… Continue reading Dewhurst Settles Lawsuit Against Michael Looney
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Buddy Barfield Pleads Guilty
Remember Kenneth “Buddy” Barfield, the political consultant who was accused of embezzling over $2 million from David Dewhurst campaign funds? When last we checked, he had sold his house to settle a civil lawsuit from Dewhurst. Well, Barfield just plead guilty to embezzling $1.8 million from various David Dewhurst campaigns. “While working on behalf of… Continue reading Buddy Barfield Pleads Guilty
Buddy Barfield/David Dewhurst Campaign Embezzlement Update
Remember the accusations that campaign consultant Kenneth “Buddy” Barfield embezzled over $1 million from David Dewhurst’s Lt. Governor and Senate campaigns over a number of years? Well, the estimated total he’s accused of embezzling is now over $2 million, plus Barfield has agreed to turn over his lavish West Austin home and various business assets… Continue reading Buddy Barfield/David Dewhurst Campaign Embezzlement Update
Nitpicking National Review On Dewhurst
When you’re a domain expert in something, sometimes you agree with the central point of an article, but enough details ring false that you wonder how closely the reporter has been following the story. For example, this Betsy Woodruff piece in National Review gets the big picture right (David Dewhurst’s loss to Ted Cruz has… Continue reading Nitpicking National Review On Dewhurst
Well, Who Hasn’t Misplaced $600,000?
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 by tidings of comfort and joy.) I’ll just wait a moment while that sinks in.… Continue reading Well, Who Hasn’t Misplaced $600,000?