Category Archives: Election 2006

Oops. State Democrats said today they want prosecutors to charge Republican congressional candidate Shelley Sekula-Gibbs with a misdemeanor, claiming she broke state election laws by campaigning inside a Sugar Land polling location on Thursday. Chad Dunn, general counsel for the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I have to wonder: Has the Victoria Advocate always hated Ron Paul, or is this a more recent development? Gov. Rick Perry publicly expects to win re-election comfortably. Even so, he agreed to participate in a debate with his rivals. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

This is the worst campaign ad I’ve ever seen. Words like “clownish” and “amateur night” don’t do it justice. Just watch, and try to keep your jaw from hitting the table. And remember, this ad was produced and approved by … Continue reading → Continue reading →

At long last, the Chron has finished its endorsements, at least of State Legislature races. I’ve kind of lost track, but offhand I can’t think of any other races that they haven’t touched on yet. The final four contained a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Via BOR, a letter from a former Friedman supporter to his erstwhile candidate’s camp on why he pushed the button for Chris Bell. He had my vote until his abysmal performance in the debate. He articulated no policy and no … Continue reading → Continue reading →

First, the good news: The Chron endorsed Bill Moody for the State Supreme Court. Texas Supreme Court, Place 2, William E. “Bill” Moody – A former prosecutor and an experienced trial judge with a focus on civil cases, Moody won … Continue reading → Continue reading →

John Cobarruvias attended last night’s debate between Sherrie Matula and Rep. John Davis, and gives a report of what happened. Doesn’t look like there was any media there, so this will probably be all you get. Check it out. Continue reading →

There’s another poll that’s got people buzzing, and it comes from CD04, home of dinosaur and former DINO-turned-Republican Ralph Hall. The particulars are here, which I’ll summarize: (Registered voters, sample size = 403) If the election were held today, for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Do you get the impression that someone in Victoria just doesn’t like Ron Paul? Not that there’s anything wrong with that, mind you. During the past six years, Paul sponsored 223 measures, according to the Library of Congress’ THOMAS online … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Oh, well. Paul Burka, who had heard about the same poll that I had, now says it didn’t happen. Well, mostly. Earlier in the day I mentioned the rumor that the Bell campaign had a poll showing their candidate just … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I trust that nobody is surprised to see the Chron endorse all eight ballot propositions. They’re good on the merits, and they’re utterly consistent with recent Chron editorializing. No surprise at all. What is a surprise is that three days … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Like Muse, I voted yesterday. I blogged a bit about it at Kuff’s World. Who here votes early, and who doesn’t? BOR is following the early result totals in various counties. I think turnout will actually slightly exceed 2002, but … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Just a reminder that the debate between Sherrie Matula and Rep. John Davis for HD129 is today at 7 PM at UH-Clear Lake. Houston Dems has the directions. And don’t miss the after debate party, either. Continue reading →

Here’s a press release from the Bob Smither campaign: SUGAR LAND, TEXAS – Bob Smither, the Libertarian candidate for Congressional District 22, announced that former Republican Congressman Bob Barr will keynote an upcoming campaign rally. Barr is best known for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Houtopia has the best news I’ve heard this week. Word is, the Dallas Morning News will report tomorrow on a statewide poll conducted by Brian Epstein for Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. The poll will show Rick Perry is in deep … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Chron has a nice article (front page, even) on the recent rise of the Chris Bell campaign, which has had its share of tough times along the way. How bad did it get? Democratic leaders and financial donors dodged … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Shirley Cato, the widow of former Harris County Treasurer Jack Cato, that is. She wrote a check for $250 to Richard Garcia‘s campaign. You can see it here. Just so you know. Continue reading →

Rep. Ralph Hall attempts to clear up all those reprehensible things he said about an underage Filipino sex slave at Jack Abramoff’s behest back in 1997. He fails miserably. Thanks to TPM Muckraker for the heads up. Those of you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I know it feels like the 2006 elections have gone on forever. The end is now officially in sight as early voting begins today. Whatever else you may do this election season, nothing is more important than that. Vote, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Last week, Chris Bowers put out a call to action. Today, I am asking you to call the unopposed, or barely opposed, Democratic Representatives in your home state with more than $200,000 in their campaign bank accounts and ask them … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Poor Shelley. She’s still not coping with the fact that the only two people on the ballot for the general election are Nick Lampson and Bob Smither. Juanita has a recording of another special Shelley poll that tries to deny … Continue reading → Continue reading →

As noted before, one of the DCCC’s new Emerging Races involves CD32’s Will Pryor. I really don’t know all that much about the guy, so I’m grateful that DallasBlog has done an interview with him. Check it out. Continue reading →

It’s not a surprise that the Chron endorsed all incumbents plus Nick Lampson in the Harris County Congressional races. For better or worse, that’s exactly what I expected. The one race that for which I wasn’t fully confident of this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Take a look at this clip from a recent campaign mailer and tell me if you can see what’s missing: Here’s the full thing if you need more context, and here’s the full quote from Greg in TX22. Can’t imagine … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Via Eye on Williamson, an article about the ins and outs of ducking debates. At present, none of Austin’s congressional incumbents are planning to debate their challengers. Not Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin; not Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio; not Michael McCaul, R-Austin; … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The DCCC’s new batch of Emerging Races finally contains a couple of Texans, Shane Sklar and Will Pryor. As someone who’s been complaining quite a bit lately about the lack of national attention for our many good candidates down here, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m not exactly sure why the Chron endorsements for two noncompetitive State Senate races takes up as much space as their gubernatorial endorsement and way more than their recommendations for State House races that will actually be closely contested. Maybe … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Statesman makes the right call in endorsing Mary Beth Harrell for Congress. U.S. House District 31 Republican incumbent John Carter, a former Williamson County district judge, is running for a third term from this district that meanders from Williamson, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It’s not on YouTube yet that I know of, but you can see Diane Trautman‘s new TV ad, now running on cable, here (WMV file). This is the power of support from Texas Parent PAC and the Texas Classroom Teachers … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Another day, another big endorsement for Ellen Cohen, as the Houston Police Officers Union (HPOU) gives her the nod. From the press release (Word doc): “I am humbled and honored to receive the support of the men and women who … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The plague of debate-ducking incumbents is reaching epidemic proportions. The latest contestants in the I Won’t Talk To My Constituents If My Opponent Is There sweepstakes are Joe Crabb and Mike McCaul. Here’s a press release from Diane Trautman. Dr. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m not sure what to say about the Chron’s endorsement of Strayhorn for Governor. The two things that pop to mind are “Have these guys been watching the same campaign as I?”, and “Well, at least that keeps intact their … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It probably doesn’t sound like much to say that the Austin Chronicle has endorsed Chris Bell for Governor. As they themselves note, they “almost always endorse Democrats”. The reason why this is noteworthy is that their readership is at the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Add another local Republican incumbent State Rep to the list of questionable expense report filers, as Dot Nelson-Turnier has raised the issue regarding Debbie Riddle. You can see the press release at Continue reading →