Daily Archives: June 18, 2004

Blogger caucus

Posted on June 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Richard Morrison meets the bloggers at Kaveh Kanes and answers a few questions. Check it out. Continue reading →

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Conventioneering

Posted on June 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

In addition to the Blogger Caucus, I will be attending one convention-related activity this weekend, a party tonight for Richard Morrison. Look for me there if you attend. The Chron says that the state Dems are pinning their hopes on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Religion and popular culture

Posted on June 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not a blog triumphalist, but it’s hard not to consider this medium superior to other forms when you can see such an intelligent discussion of religion and pop culture as the one that was started by Amy Sullivan, picked … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Hispanic press and the Presidential race

Posted on June 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

We all know that there’s a ton of money being spent on advertising and outreach to Hispanic citizens in this year’s Presidential election, but as this fascinating piece in CJR’s Campaign Desk shows, outreach to Hispanic media itself is sorely … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Money, money, money

Posted on June 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s another reason why we may continue to have special sessions, regardless of their actual legislative utility: Campaign fundraisers held during special sessions are very lucrative, at least for some people. Three top state officeholders together collected more than $1 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another reason why it’s hard to stay ahead of the satire curve

Posted on June 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

And here I thought Ted was kidding about seeing John Kerry in a Members Only jacket. I’m so out of touch sometimes. Continue reading →

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GOP moves to silence complaint

Posted on June 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I suppose we should have seen this one coming: In response to Rep. Chris Bell’s ethics complaint against Majority Leader Tom DeLay, a GOP flack has moved to forbid the filing of such complaints by lame-duck members. U.S. Rep. Ray … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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