Monthly Archives: October 2006

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 →

I knew she had a TV ad in the works, but this effort by Mary Beth Harrell has exceeded my expectations. Very well done. If you like what you see, you know what to do. If you want to see … Continue reading → Continue reading →

From Capitol Inside, a charge by Rep. Hubert Vo that the Talmadge Heflin campaign is breaking the electoral code by making a phony robocall: The attorney who defended State Rep. Hubert Vo in an election contest that Heflin filed after … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Now see, this is what happens when you talk about serious issues instead of silly romance novels: You get relegated to page B3, where that sort of thing belongs. The U.S. military presence in Iraq serves only to destabilize the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I suppose I should congratulate Fred Head for getting a story about his campaign for State Comptroller on the front page of the Chronicle. I’m not sure this is the kind of story one wants to have written about said … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Those of you living in CD14 may soon get to see one of the following ads on cable TV from Shane Sklar. Ron Paul has raised a lot of money (some of which was used in his primary), but he’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

No surprise here, given the Chron’s usual preference for incumbents. I suspect there will be a few cracks in that wall this time around in legislative races – we’ve already seen some examples – but not for judges. The one … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Amazing. Just amazing. Here’s a video clip of Martha Wong on KUHT’s “The Connection”, which was done last week after the debate at Rice. My quick transcription of what Martha says here: Wong: “I’m going to tell you that Carolyn … Continue reading → Continue reading →

He trails badly in cash on hand. He gets no love from the newspapers. He’s 20 points down in the polls. And now Van Taylor can say bye-bye to NRCC support. The Republican Party’s national campaign organization appears to be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Get ready for a debate in Clear Lake between Sherrie Matula and Rep. John Davis for HD129. From the press release: Houston, Texas – October 16h, 2006 — Students for Political Debate, an independent student group in the Clear Lake … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’d have pointed you to this Express-News story about blogs no matter what since I’m quoted in it, and the rules of blogging state that any media mention must be trumpeted, but there’s an angle here that fascinates me. During … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Here’s Shane Sklar getting endorsed by the Victoria Advocate. “Dr. No” is a joke in Washington. At no time was this more obvious than in May 2004, when he was the lone House member to vote against a nonbinding resolution … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’ve got to give ol’ Shelley some credit. She did a decent job raising money last quarter. I’m sure there was some pent-up demand for a Republican candidate in CD22, and I know for a fact that Nick Lampson eased … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Chron continues its long, slow march through the endorsement process with three more recommendations in State Rep races. Two of their endorsements went to Democrats, one for an open seat and one for a GOP-held seat. State representative, District … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Republicans for Henley For all I know, it may be just one person, but what the heck. That’d still make it bigger than “Democrats for Culberson”. Somebody alert Paul Burka. The sign is on the north side of Westheimer and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Via Eye on Williamson, I see that the Statesman endorsed all Republicans in the non-gubernatorial non-judicial statewide races. The one that is boggling me is this one: Agriculture commissioner This race pits two men who live within 30 miles of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Via TPM Muckraker, here’s a list of big expenditures by the NRCC, all of which were made on Friday the 13th. Notice anyone missing? In case you haven’t figured it out, here’s all the dough that’s being spent in CD22 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

In other hot debate action, Gene Seaman is still complaining about that truthful ad that’s being run against him. State Rep. Gene Seaman told a crowd of 200 Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce members that a series of ads paid … Continue reading → Continue reading →