Category Archives: Election 2010

Endorsement watch: Criminal courts at law

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Another round of endorsements from the Chron, in the Criminal Courts at Law primaries. Here are the recommendations on the Democratic side: Harris County Criminal Court at Law 1: Beverly D. Melontree Harris County Criminal Court at Law 2: Mary … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Bob Thomas

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Ursula Hall

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Star-Telegram for White

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The last of the major dailies to endorse in the Governor’s primaries goes with the crowd. The best choice for Democrats in the gubernatorial primary becomes more obvious by the day. Former Houston Mayor Bill White has been the front-runner … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Land Commish and Ag Commish

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Two more endorsements from the Chron, both for the Democratic primary. First, for Ag Commish: In the Democratic primary contest to select an opponent to face Republican incumbent Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples in November, the Chronicle recommends native Houstonian and … Continue reading →

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Rick Molina campaign kickoff

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

There was a lot of good news for Democrats in Harris County in 2008, but one place we fell short was in HD144, which had been left open by Robert Talton’s decision to try to be the Republican nominee in … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Janiece Horn

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Damon Crenshaw

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Statesman for LCT

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Statesman endorses Linda Chavez-Thompson for Lite Gov. We believe longtime labor leader Linda Chavez-Thompson can do the most for the Democratic ticket, perhaps especially for Bill White, the party’s probable gubernatorial nominee. Through her inspiring life story — as … Continue reading →

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HBA 2010 Judicial Candidate Qualification Questionnaire

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Via Hair Balls, we find the 2010 version of the Houston Bar Association Judicial Candidate Qualification Questionnaire, in which the HBA’s membership rates judicial candidates, plus candidates for County Judge and District Clerk, as “Not Qualified”, “Qualified”, or “Well Qualified” … Continue reading →

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Early voting humpday

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Today was Day Six of early voting for the primaries, so we are now more than halfway through. Here’s a look at how it’s gone so far. For Democrats: In person early votes so far – 11,533 In person early … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Family district courts

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Another batch of Chron judicial endorsements. Here are their recommendations for the Family District Courts in the Democratic primary: 245th District Court: Janiece Horn 247th District Court: Clinton “Chip” Wells 308th District Court: Bruce Kessler 310th District Court: Judy Dougherty … Continue reading →

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HCDP 2010 Campaign Kick-Off Event

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox:

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Endorsement watch: Juvenile courts, criminal district courts

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

More judicial endorsements from the Chron. Here are their recommendations for juvenile courts in the Democratic primary: 313th District Court: Marc Isenberg 314th District Court: David Longoria 315th District Court: Keith Branch In the Republican primary for the 313th, they … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Chron for SJL

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron recommends keeping Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in office. Over time, and with the Democratic takeover of the House, Jackson Lee has accumulated seniority and influence on a number of congressional committees and says she has used that added … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: John Stephen Liles

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Olan Boudreaux

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Another split for the Lite Guvs

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

In the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor, the Chron goes with Ronnie Earle. As lieutenant governor, Earle says, he would be able to work across party lines to reach consensus and avoid paralyzing the legislative process. “I have a long … Continue reading →

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CD18 public forum at Rice

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Forum Houston Enriches Rice Education (HERE) Speaker: Robert Stein – Moderator Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science Rice University District 18 Congressional Political Forum Monday, February 22, 2010 6:00 PM  to 9:00 PM Rice Memorial Chapel  RMC/Ley Student … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Steve Reilley

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Mary Galligan

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Going mobile

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

This is very cool. From the inbox: CAUCUS PAC INTRODUCES MOBILE ENDORSEMENT CARD Pro-equality voters in Houston are used to turning to the Houston GLBT Political Caucus PAC endorsement card for the candidates most qualified and most ready to address … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Juliet Stipeche

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: J. Anthony Referente

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Star-Telegram goes Kinky

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not sure if there’s something in the water up in the Metroplex, but the Star Telegram joins its sister paper to the east in endorsing Kinky Friedman for Ag Commish. Although Friedman has pockets full of one-liners at his … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Dem civil court races

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Houston Chronicle gets in the judicial endorsement game with a series of recommendations in the Democratic primaries for civil courts. For the County Civil Courts at Law, the endorsees are: County Civil Court at Law 1: Steve Reilley County … Continue reading →

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Primary early voting, Day One

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not going to create a daily spreadsheet of the early voting totals by location this election, as life is just too short. I do have a spreadsheet showing the 2006 dailies by location, thanks to Hector DeLeon in the … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Statesman on the SBOE

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Statesman makes some recommendations in SBOE primaries in hopes of getting a better, or at least a slightly less dysfunctional, Board for the coming year. In the District 5 Republican primary, Tim Tuggey, 54, gets our endorsement. Tuggey, running … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Darrell Jordan

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Jim Wrotenbery

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Where I stand

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting begins in the primaries today. With that in mind, the following are Democratic candidates I will be voting for, or would be voting for if I lived in their district. I am only addressing contested races – you … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Shawn Thierry

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Early voting starts tomorrow

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The following is from the County Clerk‘s office: IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING BEGINS FOR MARCH 2 PRIMARY ELECTIONS: STRONG TURNOUT WILL NOT SURPRISE Houston, TX, – Early voting by personal appearance for the upcoming Democratic and Republican Primary Elections in Harris … Continue reading →

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Interview with Sean Roberts

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

For what will most likely be my final interview of the 2010 primary cycle, I bring you a conversation with Sean Roberts, who was the first candidate to mount a challenge to Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in CD18. Roberts is … Continue reading →

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