Daily Archives: August 17, 2006

Shelley Sekula-Gibbs. Republican precinct chairmen selected Dr. Shelley Sekula-Gibbs, a Houston city councilwoman, tonight as the write-in candidate to back in place of former House Majority leader Tom DeLay on the November ballot. The Texas Republican Party decided it should … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I have received the following statement from Harris County Tax Assessor Paul Bettencourt: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Allen Blakemore Thursday, August 17, 2006 713-526-3399 Bettencourt Statement on CD-22 HOUSTON – In advance of tonight’s Congressional District 22 meeting called by … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Things continue to unravel for the Republicans in their attempt to impose unity on CD22. Fort Bend GOP Chair Gary Gillen has officially opted out of tonight’s meeting of the Benkiser Gang and is urging his fellow Fort Benders to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Continuing once again with my series of Q&As with local candidates, I present to you a few questions with Richard Garcia, Democratic candidate for Harris County Treasurer. 1. Who are you and what are you running for? I am Richard … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Today’s the day for the big closed-door Benkiser Gang meeting in Pearland to determine who (if anyone) will be the One True Write-In candidate. Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace officially filed as a write-in candidate Friday. And Houston City Councilwoman … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Nobody debates John Carter unless John Carter says they debate John Carter. Carter has said repeatedly he won’t get into full “political mode” until October, after Congress adjourns. However, in a previous interview this summer, Carter went a step further, … Continue reading → Continue reading →