Monthly Archives: January 2008

The following, which I’m putting beneath the fold due to its length, is from an email sent by the Texas AFL-CIO to its distribution list. It’s a fairly comprehensive list of candidate filings for the 2008 primaries. A few filings … Continue reading → Continue reading →

You know, the whole Rosenthal saga (or “Romancethal”, as Muse is calling it) is fast approaching the point where it is beyond any form of satire or parody. Fortunately, it’s still accessible to snark, so we bloggers remain in business. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Remember that bond validation lawsuit that HISD filed and won, practically by forfeit, in Travis County after the last election? Opponents of the bond have now filed a motion to overturn that ruling. The motion contends that state District Judge … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Oh, please! Pretty please! A day after withdrawing from the District Attorney’s race, Chuck Rosenthal said this afternoon he is considering refiling his candidacy. In his second term, Rosenthal said he had not discussed the matter with Republican leaders. He … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Now it gets more interesting. Harris County prosecutor Kelly Siegler, known for effective theatrical tactics in the courtroom, is set to run for district attorney as a Republican after the withdrawal of her boss, District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal. Siegler said … Continue reading → Continue reading →

At this point, it’s unfortunately impossible to give a full accounting of who’s running for what and who doesn’t have an opponent. As Burka notes, not every candidate is currently listed on the state parties’ web pages – this is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Here’s an interesting account of how Harris County DA Chuck Rosenthal got persuaded/browbeaten into withdrawing from the race. The local Republican Party officially accepted his one-sentence withdrawal letter three minutes before the deadline for removing candidates from the March 4 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

All right, as expected there was quite the flurry of activity at the last minute. Some of this is likely subject to change, but here’s what I can determine at this time: – While the TDP spreadsheet has her filing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Well, what do you know? Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal has withdrawn his name from the Republican ballot for re-election today amid pressure from his own party following last week’s release of intimate emails he wrote to his personal … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Man, I can’t wait to see what the final lineup of candidates is, and who if anyone will be the designated Chosen One to replace Chuck “Right Ear” Rosenthal. Before we get there, here’s a quick roundup of what has … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Today is the last day to file for office in Texas. I’m sure we’ll hear plenty of news throughout the day, as well as some hot rumors that may or may not pan out, but for now here’s how things … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Vince reported earlier that some questions had been raised about the number of valid signatures Judge Linda Yanez had submitted for her ballot access petition as required by state law for a nomination to the Supreme Court. Now he’s reporting … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Here’s the Chron story on the announcement by Adrian Garcia that he’s running for Sheriff. Houston Councilman Adrian Garcia, a former police officer, entered the Democratic race for Harris County sheriff Monday, saying the metropolitan area needs an assertive voice … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Chuck Rosenthal and the Harris County Republican Party keep on providing campaign material for CO Bradford. In a brief telephone interview Monday, Rosenthal acknowledged he told local TV news programs earlier in the day that the local Republican Party had … Continue reading → Continue reading →