Category Archives: Election 2006

Contrary to my earlier speculation, it seems that former Congressman Nick Lampson is indeed thinking about a run in CD22 next year. He has a couple of interesting things to say about such a race and about Richard Morrison. Mr. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

We had a second conference call with Richard Morrison last night, for the bloggers who couldn’t make it on Tuesday. There are a couple of recaps up this morning, one from the Hope/Mike/Sam triumvirate representing the Appalachia Alumni Association, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Via the Quorum Report, the exploratory campaign committee for Chris Bell has been fleshed out. The name most likely to turn heads is Joe Trippi. Click the More link for the full story. Continue reading →

As you’ve probably read elsewhere in the Texas progressive ‘sphere today, Richard Morrison spent some time last night talking to a bunch of us bloggers. From the very beginning of his campaign last year, Morrison has been a friend of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m kind of amused that ol’ Clayton Williams is dispensing wisdom to Republicans about next year’s Governor’s race. Maybe we should be asking Garry Mauro what he thinks Chris Bell ought to be doing while we’re at it. Be that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Greg comments on the contested primary in CD22 story. He’s a bit rough on Bob Stein, and he makes a point about this district and how it was drawn I want to expand on: It was drawn to be a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Via The Stakeholder, there are now rumors of a contested Democratic primary in CD22 for next year. Houston city council member Gordon Quan has confirmed for that he’s talked with national Democratic Party leaders about running against DeLay. Democratic activists … Continue reading → Continue reading →

We’d all like to help send Richard Morrison to Washington next year, but here’s a chance to help him now. He’s taking a trip up to DC next week to talk to the DCCC about his rematch with Tom DeLay, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Chris Bell has picked up the ball on the recent spate of anti-ethics PLOBs, in particular Mary Denny’s “Mother May I?” HB913 and Sylvester Turner’s “I’m just helping out a friend” HB3148. There’s certainly a target-rich environment here for a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

And the furious debate over whether Kay Bailey or Little Ricky hates Hillary Clinton with more fervor continues on. A week after Gov. Rick Perry’s campaign tried to link one of his potential GOP primary rivals to U.S. Sen. Hillary … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The mind games between Rick Perry and Kay Bailey Hutchison about KBH’s future plans continue on. As Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison eyes a possible race against Gov. Rick Perry, a network of key Republican activists and power players is moving … Continue reading → Continue reading →

If you’re still sorting through the tea leaves looking for a reason why Kay Bailey Hutchison would abandon the Senate for a cage match against Rick Perry, here’s one: In her 1994 campaign, she pledged to serve no more than … Continue reading → Continue reading →

This is hilarious. Start with a video in which Sen. Hillary Clinton says a few nice things about her Senate colleague Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, which gets widely circulated by email to those who work themselves into a lather at … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Continuing my weekend catchup, we have the first of what will likely be several diary entries on Daily Kos by Chris Bell‘s Operations Manager Tim McCann. I believe we’re going to see more of this kind of direct interaction between … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Continuing with the gearup for 2006, Richard Morrison takes his pitch directly to the netroots community from which he got such a great boost last time out. I’m intrigued by this comment, which shares some post-election research and suggests how … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Having feasted on the smorgasbord of recent and new allegations regarding Tom DeLay, I figure it’s time I note that Richard Morrison is out there gearing up for a rematch in 2006. As Texas Nate notes, DeLay spent $4.62 for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

He says he’s still “exploring” a run for Governor in 2006, but Chris Bell sure has the look-and-feel of a real by-God candidate to me, at least based on this and this and this. Read his speech (PDF) – and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

David Van Os has thrown his hat into the ring for Attorney General in 2006. Vince says that the announcement was not unexpected, and he includes some other tidbits about who may or may not be running for what. The … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Greg gets a chance to talk to Barbara Radnofsky and comes away suitably impressed. Among other observations, I think he’s spot-on here: Campaigns revolve around candidates and not being a candidate right now does nothing to move your party forward. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Want more evidence that State Rep. Richard Raymond is a candidate for Congress in 2006? You got it. A statehouse resolution opposing President Bush’s plans to privatize a portion of Social Security could be a harbinger to a Democratic primary … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Via PerryVsWorld, the subscription-only Texas Weekly reports that both Ben Barnes and Kay Bailey Hutchison have denied the rumors that he’s preparing to support her in a race for Governor. PerryVsWorld had previously quoted from an email denying this report … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Chris Bell may still be “exploring” a run for Governor, but that doesn’t mean he can’t point out a few things about the current occupant of the Mansion: STATEMENT BY CHRIS BELL ON HB 23 Offered as testimony before the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Burnt Orange has a statement from State Rep. Richard Raymond, who is supposedly exploring a primary challenge to US Rep. Henry Cuellar in 2006. STATEMENT BY REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD RAYMOND REGARDING POSSIBLE RUN FOR CONGRESS “I appreciate Aaron Pena’s enthusiasm and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

There’s a little controversy brewing over whether Democratic former Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes will be helping Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in her (as yet purported) quest to become Governor in 2006. Save Texas Reps says Yes, here and here. PerryVsWorld … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Looks like Senator Hutchison has beefed up her campaign staff. The Republican senator’s spokesman, David Beckwith, would not say what race the new campaign staff is preparing for. “Whatever she runs for in 2006, it’s time to start assembling the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Daily DeLay has an interview with former Congressman and potential Democratic candidate for Governor Chris Bell. How far will a reform-oriented campaign go in 2006? I don’t know, but I’m sure ready to give it a try. Check it … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Kinky Friedman has officially announced his candidacy for Governor in 2006. Some 13 months before the established political parties select their nominees in the state primary elections, Friedman and his trademark black cowboy hat and Cuban cigar were entering the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Rep. Henry Bonilla will run for Senate if Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison does not. The announcement, during an interview with a Lubbock radio station, is the first GOP shot fired in what is expected to be a free-for-all to fill … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Strayhorn hints against running for governor Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn indicated Monday she may be about to back away from challenging Gov. Rick Perry in next year’s Republican primary. Strayhorn’s spokesman, Mark Sanders, issued a statement denying she ever told … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Last week, Chris Bowers of MyDD looked at a number of Congressional races that ought to be priority targets for the Democrats in 2006. He has a goal of targeting 80 races, with every seat being challenged. As a proponent … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Once again without directly attacking Governor Perry, Senator Hutchison is talking about how much money Texas has lost in CHIP funds. Texas forfeited $104 million in federal funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program when it failed to spend all … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Omigod! Carole says that, like, Rickie totally dissed her and all. As if! Her name missing from an invitation letter to an upcoming Texas Republican Party fund-raiser, state Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn cried foul Tuesday and blamed the perceived snub … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Looks like Comptroller Strayhorn will be in decent financial shape for any GOP primary she chooses to participate in. Republican Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn said Thursday that she has $5.7 million in cash on hand for her next campaign. […] … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Vince brings us the news that Barbara Radnofsky is indeed now an official candidate for the Senate in 2006. This is reflected on her campaign website, which by the way has a rather cleverly named (though permalink-free) blog on it. … Continue reading → Continue reading →