Daily Archives: October 21, 2008

Endorsement watch: Three for Larry Joe

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

While we wait for the Chron to get back in the game, here’s three Austin endorsements for Larry Joe Doherty in CD10. First, the Statesman: [Incumbent Rep. Mike] McCaul is an engaging, interesting former prosecutor with the U.S. Department of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Two weeks out, time for the sleazy attack mailers

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Ah, there’s nothing like the last two weeks of a campaign to bring out the truly special campaign tactics. Here’s Harvey Kronberg catching one such example near here. In a year potentially sitting on the powder keg of racial politics, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on Day One of early voting

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the Chron story about Day One of early voting in Harris County. A total of 39,201 votes were cast Monday in Harris County, a record turnout almost double that of 2004’s first day and one that was mirrored across … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Um, nobody?

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Really, Houston Chronicle? No endorsements today? Let’s review the bidding so far, and see which offices have and have not had a recommendation from the Chron: 1. President and Vice President – Done 2. US Senate – No endorsement yet. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Still talking about buried power lines

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Seems to me this article is a lot like this article. At the end of the day, my basic point is still the same. Houston’s Galleria area had relatively few power outages following Ike, which area boosters attribute largely to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Will someone please poll Harris County?

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

So the Republicans are offically worried about a Dallas-style sweep of the local elections, especially the judiciary, but they’re doing their best to maintain a stiff upper lip. That fear is reinforced by local Democrats vetting and policing their candidates … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 20

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting has begun. That’s all the intro you need for this week’s Texas Progressive Alliance blog roundup. Click on to read the highlights, and get thee to an early voting location. Continue reading →

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