Monthly Archives: April 2004

Kos

Posted on April 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Roughly a year ago at this time, I wrote the following: My first reaction to the news that Gary Hart has a blog was “Wow! It’s so cool that a possible Presidential candidate can reach voters this way!” My second … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Still perfect

Posted on April 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Opening Day was Saturday, and my perfect record as a coach remains unblemished. Unfortunately, that means we lost, 12-3. We had a bad first inning, nobody came close to hitting the ball until their second or third time up, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Mobsters against Iraq?

Posted on April 4, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

So I was re-watching part of last week’s “Sopranos” today, and one of the wiseguys uttered a line that got me thinking. He was talking about going to war against a rival captain, and his parting line to an ally … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Pity the poor third parties

Posted on April 4, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Third parties struggle to make ballot For whatever reason, three smaller political parties are having a tough time getting enough petition signatures to make sure their candidates are on the November ballot. The struggle with the petition drives comes after … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No Webb County re-recount

Posted on April 3, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like the CD 28 Democratic primary has finally concluded, pending the inevitable lawsuit. A request for a second recount of disputed Webb County ballots in the 28th Congressional District was rejected Friday by Texas Democratic Party officials, who said … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I go out walking

Posted on April 3, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I lived in San Antonio for four years while in college. It’s a great city, someplace I’d seriously consider living if I had to leave Houston, but I can’t honestly say I’ve ever thought of it as a good city … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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State GOP slaps Strayhorn

Posted on April 3, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Whatever else Governor Perry may have going for him, he does have the full support of his party’s infrastructure, at least publicly. The head of the state Republican Party rushed to the defense of Gov. Rick Perry on Friday and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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That elusive consensus

Posted on April 3, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Governor Perry apparently wants to call that special session on school finance reform some time in mid-April. He also wants to have a consensus on how to proceed before calling the session. Right now, these two desires are at odds … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Photo Phriday

Posted on April 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Finally got around to taking some pix of those giant presidential heads, along with Rob, Ted, and non-blogging buddies Steve and Patrick. They’re below the More link for those of you (and you know who you are) who have a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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If you have to lie to make your case, maybe you don’t have a case

Posted on April 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Bear this in mind as the Bush administration starts to make its push for tort “reform”. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – It was the anecdote that politically seemed too good to be true. And it was. Treasury Secretary John Snow was set … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another way to read blogs

Posted on April 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Christine asks “Do we need yet another way to read blogs?” in reference to Kinja the self-styled “Weblog guide”. It looks like a one-stop shop for various RSS feeds on different subjects, and I think Ginger nails it in the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Park Dietz, man of opinions

Posted on April 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I haven’t really been following the trial of Deanna Laney, the East Texas woman on trial for killing two of her children by stoning them to death (a third child survived), but I did notice that everyone’s favorite professional witness, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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DeLay update

Posted on April 1, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Just a few links to keep you on top of what’s happening. First, Texans for Public Justice connects some dots between the Bush Pioneers and the various corporate sponsors of the 2003 Lege. Melanie Sloan has sent a letter to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Will he or won’t he?

Posted on April 1, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Is Governor Perry about to call a special session on school finance reform for later this month? The DMN says Yes. The long-awaited special legislative session on school finance will begin later this month – probably on April 19 – … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The No Fun League

Posted on April 1, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Was this rule change really necessary? On the last day of their spring meetings, NFL owners cracked down on premeditated celebrations by two or more players and the use of such “foreign objects” as cell phones and Sharpies anywhere on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Strayhorn smacks Perry again

Posted on April 1, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I’m beginning to think that I ought to just create a template for posts about when Comptroller Strayhorn rips the Governor a new one. For sure I’d get at least weekly usage out of it. “It’s time to stop the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Cuellar increases lead, Rodriguez calls foul

Posted on April 1, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

If Rep. Ciro Rodriguez was depending on the recount in Bexar County to pull him back up against Henry Cuellar, he’s been disappointed. The recount of mail-in and provisional ballots cost him three more votes, which combined with a one-vote … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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