Category Archives: Election 2006

Apparently, last week’s meeting of the Benkiser Gang to settle on the One True Write-In wasn’t enough to accomplish the task, because there’s another meeting planned for Thursday to take another whack at it. State and local Republican Party officials … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Now that you’ve heard Shane Sklar‘s interview, what better time to visit the Texroots page and chip in something to his campaign? And while you’re there, don’t forget about Hank Gilbert, who could use a little help for the cost … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I had done a brief interview with Shane Sklar during the Democratic convention in Fort Worth, but it was noisy, and I didn’t have as good idea of what I was doing as I feel I do now. So, I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Win some, lose some: Republicans, who will get a chance later this week to add a candidate to a swing district race, have just lost one in another swing district as Ben Bentzin has announced his withdrawal from the HD48 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Solomon Ortiz, Jr, son of Democratic Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz, has been named the Democratic nominee to replace Vilma Luna in HD33. Ortiz emerged the party’s nominee for the seat by three votes Sunday, defeating longtime educator Danny Noyola Sr. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Last week, I gave my advice to the Republicans about their options in CD22. They don’t appear to be listening to me, but that hasn’t stopped me from giving my advice to the Democrats about CDs 22 and 23. Will … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Well, I had wondered when we were going to start hearing what the national prognosticators thought of the recent doings in CD22. Today’s Chron gives us a hint. Republicans are putting up a write-in candidate to challenge him. But no … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Rep. Henry Cuellar visited Hidalgo County late last week to meet and greet with the new constituents of CD28, and to maybe stave off a strong challenge from someone there who doesn’t want to be represented by a Laredoan. Come … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Okay, not really, but take a look at the letter he sent to the Texas Secretary of State, which was forwarded to me by an anonymous reader, and see what you think. August 11, 2006 The Honorable Roger Williams Secretary … Continue reading → Continue reading →

You may recall this story from before in which Carole Keeton Strayhorn was accused of using employees in the Comptroller’s office to do campaign-related stuff. That has prompted Kinky Friedman to file a complaint with the Travis County DA’s office. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Tom DeLay deigns to explain himself to Byron York. Before he made up his mind, DeLay commissioned a poll of voters in the 22nd District. “My negatives were still high,” he told me, even though he retained a sizable core … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Confirming what we’d heard before, Shelley Sekula Gibbs will be a write-in candidate for CD22. “It will be tough but not impossible” to win as a write-in, said Sekula-Gibbs, a Clear Lake dermatologist. “What I hope will happen is that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It was first mentioned on BOR, but the Jim Henley campaign did a poll of CD07 residents, which was written up in this Bellaire Examiner story. Here are the results: Henley poll: 515 respondents Republicans 225 Democrats 99 Independents 137 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

This qualifies as a non-surprise. Former Democratic Rep. Ciro D. Rodriguez (1997-2005) told CQPolitics.com Tuesday that he will challenge [incumbent Rep. Henry] Bonilla and will formally announce his bid next Tuesday. That development has spurred CQPolitics.com to change its rating … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The way things are going in CD22 right now, it’s like by the time I finish a post the situation is different from when I started it. So for right now, here’s a quick look at what’s going on. Some … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It’s been a pretty good couple of weeks for Texas Democrats, hasn’t it? We’re looking at a sure pickup in CD22 and a decent shot at one in CD23. Why not keep the momentum going by throwing a few coins … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I know these guys have to be concerned with more than just one race, but I’m curious about something. When will folks like CQ Politics (current rating on CD22: No Clear Favorite), Chuck Todd (who currently ranks CD22 as the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

From the Inbox, an intern opportunity with the Lloyd Doggett campaign: The Lloyd Doggett Re-Election Campaign is seeking volunteers and interns that can assist Congressman Doggett and the campaign staff with a range of responsibilities. Join our team and show … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I think I’ve pretty much beaten the subject of write-in candidacy to death in these two posts over at Kuff’s World. And not a moment too soon, too, since this has now hit the news. Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Still a little worn out from all the excitement yesterday, so I’ll just point to this story, which says that Comptroller/Gubernatorial Candidate Carole Keeton Strayhorn has “used her taxpayer-financed research staff to prepare briefing papers for her public appearances whether … Continue reading → Continue reading →

All right, so as we know from yesterday, the litigation process in the matter of Tom DeLay and the CD22 ballot has come to a close, with the Republican Party of Texas finally giving up the ghost after suffering a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It’s been a crazy day today, so I’m getting to this a little later than I’d originally planned, but as of today the Texas Progressive Alliance — a collection of over 20 Texas blogs united to promote Democratic and progressive … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I finally had a chance to give a little thought to the two big court decisions from last week. You can read what I came up with over at Kuff’s World. And for another fine take on the CD22 situation, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Caller Times reports on the battle in House District 32 between Juan Garcia and incumbent Republican Rep. Gene Seaman. Garcia, 40, a lawyer and Navy pilot, has raised $205,140.95 to Seaman’s $89,956 during the January-to-June 30 contribution period. But … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Eye on Williamson has two reports from Thursday’s press conference by Mary Beth Harrell in which she and six fellow Democratic Congressional candidates, all of whom are military veterans, respond to scurrilous charges made against her by John Carter. There’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Austin Chronicle has taken notice of the recent developments in the CD31 race between Mary Beth Harrell and John Carter. It’s unclear exactly what Carter fears from Harrell, unless you buy into his theory a few paragraphs later that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Hot off the presses. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled that former U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay must stay on the November ballot for the office he resigned from in June, according to a lawyer for the Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

When Charles asked me to guest blog on his site while he was on vacation, I thought . . . vacation?? Wow. Must be nice. Listen, Kuffner, I have been fighting for Texas’s 22nd congressional district for a year and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

You may recall the recent fact-challenged attack letter about Mary Beth Harrell that Rep. John Carter sent to constituents. Well, Harrell isn’t taking this lying down, and she’s got plenty of support for that. As Eye on Williamson reports, seven … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Want to help turn Fort Bend County a little bluer this election cycle? Give Juanita a hand in putting yard signs where people will see them. Who knows, maybe Tom DeLay himself will drive past one of the signs you’re … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I had the chance recently to sit down and talk with David Harris recently. He’s yet another of the fine crop of Democratic challengers we have lined up for Congressional elections this year. Here’s the interview: Link for the MP3 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Chron tells us what we already knew about the three-judge federal panel from the Fifth Circuit that will hear the appeal of Judge Sam Sparks’ ruling in the DeLay ballot replacement lawsuit. They also note some new amicus briefs … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Houston Press devotes a big portion of this week’s news hole to a story on the HD134 matchup between Ellen Cohen and Martha Wong. It’s got some good anecdotes, and is certainly more than we’ve seen elsewhere in the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Now this is nicely done: Other formats: YouTube | WMV I can’t think of a good reason why any candidate, at any level, wouldn’t want to try something like this. All you need is a digital video recorder, some editing … Continue reading → Continue reading →