Monthly Archives: April 2008

Fifty for TexBlog PAC

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

During this relative lull in the campaign season, I’m going to focus some energy on helping to raise money for the TexBlog PAC. We’d like to show some strong numbers for the June 30 reporting date (there is no March … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2008 | 2 Comments

Skelly in Politico

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

National attention for our local rising star. Democrats have been increasingly bullish about their ability to win over suburban, ancestrally Republican House districts that have been trending in their party’s direction over the past decade. But their party’s latest target … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2008 | 2 Comments

Macias to sue over HD73 primary result

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The recount didn’t go his way, so after pondering his options, soon-to-be-former State Rep. Nathan Macias has decided to sue over allegations of irregularities in the HD73 Republican primary. “There is no other option but to ask a judge to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2008 | Comments Off on Macias to sue over HD73 primary result

The case against the penny

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s an informative article that makes the case for abolishing the penny (and the nickel) based on the cost of minting them and their lack of purchasing power in today’s economy. I’m a sentimentalist, I like my pennies and nickels … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in National news | 1 Comment

Furse is in for SD17

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I have been forwarded an email announcing that Austen Furse, described as a “candidate for SD17”, will be speaking Wednesday at the R Club downtown. (Actually, it said he was a candidate for SD7, but one presumes that was a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2008 | 1 Comment

Identity theft alleged in HD144 runoff

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Oops. A candidate in the Republican runoff race for House District 144 filed a police report Monday accusing his opponent of identity theft over the disclosure of his Social Security number on a mailer. Fred Roberts said he filed the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2008 | Comments Off on Identity theft alleged in HD144 runoff

The delegate count

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Associated Press says Sen. Barack Obama won 38 of the 67 available delegates at Saturday’s Senate conventions. Phillip Martin says it’s a 37-30 split, though some outstanding challenges and still-uncertified results may make the final result 38-29. We won’t … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | Comments Off on The delegate count

Caller editorializes for Kenedy wind farm

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Kenedy Ranch wind farm project, which is currently under litigation, picked up some editorial support over the weekend. Every pound of coal or natural gas that can be taken out of the equation for producing electricity has to be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in The great state of Texas | 2 Comments

Rusty Yates has a new son

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Noted for the record. Rusty Yates, the father of five slain children, has a son with his new wife. Yates on Sunday told KHOU television in Houston that his wife, Laura, recently gave birth to a “healthy boy.” Further details … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment | Comments Off on Rusty Yates has a new son

RIP, Dith Pran

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Dith Pran, the Cambodian journalist on whose life the movie “The Killing Fields” was based, has died of cancer at the age of 65. Dith was working as an interpreter and assistant for [New York Times reporter Sydney] Schanberg in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Around the world | 2 Comments

Texas blog roundup for the week of March 31

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Still smarting from Davidson’s lack of a coherent plan for a final shot against Kansas? Or perhaps still in awe that this is the first Final Four of the 64-team era to feature four #1 seeds? Either way, the Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Blog stuff | Comments Off on Texas blog roundup for the week of March 31