Tag Archives: Election 2010

Interview with Borris Miles

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

There aren’t a whole lot of interesting Democratic primaries for State Rep seats this year, perhaps because Tom Craddick is no longer on the main stage. But we do have one such race in Harris County, the rubber match between … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Natalie Cokinos Oakes

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Two judicial candidates file lawsuit over ballot order

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

sigh Two lawyers seeking Democratic nominations as county court judges today each filed a pro se suit against Gerry Birnberg, chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party, alleging they will be “irreparably harmed” because they aren’t listed first in their … Continue reading →

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White holds big lead in Dem primary poll

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The headline and content of this Trib story is about another strong showing by GOP gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina in a poll, this one by Public Policy Polling, but that’s not what interests me. I’ll get to that in a … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Cheryl Elliott Thornton

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: DMN for Ratliff and Kinky

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Dallas Morning News has a couple of endorsements of interest, one good and one puzzling. In the good one, they endorse challenger Thomas Ratliff in his GOP primary race for the SBOE against wingnut Don McLeroy. McLeroy, a board … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Statesman for Bill White

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Following their unsurprising recommendation of KBH in the GOP Governor’s primary, the Statesman makes the clear and obvious choice in the Democratic race as well. As Texas moves through precarious times, it needs leaders from that moderate middle. We believe … Continue reading →

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The Observer interviews White and Shami

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

If you’re looking for some more prep material in advance of tonight’s debate, the Texas Observer has a nice cover story on Bill White and Farouk Shami, with an interview with each candidate. For those of you who tune in … Continue reading →

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Interview with Farouk Shami

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

You’ve probably seen a few of Farouk Shami‘s ads for Governor by now, and you know the basic story: Came to America with only a few dollars in his pocket, started a successful business, and is now running to be … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Charles Spain

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: LLLC, PBA, HCD

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a trio of recent endorsements, from the Latino Labor Leadership Council, the Pasadena Bar Association, and the Harris County Democrats. In addition to those, here are the AFL-CIO’s recommendations for statewide races. All have been noted on the 2010 … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Statesman for KBH

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The first gubernatorial endorsement of the primary season form the major dailies comes from the Statesman, which recommends a vote for KBH over Rick Perry. Perry beats up on Washington to beat up on the senator. Washington is not an … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: Demon sheep

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

You really do have to see the now-infamous “Demon Sheep” ad to believe it. Remember that scene from Altered States where William Hurt breaks out of the isolation chamber and eats a deer, and wakes up the next morning with … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Where’s the Chron?

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

We’re ten days out from the start of Early Voting for the primaries, and I can’t say I’m surprised that the Chron hasn’t gotten around to making any recommendations yet. Despite managing to do the 2009 races in a timely … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Raymond Fisher

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: PPHSET Action Fund PAC

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Some non-judicial endorsements for your reading pleasure, from the Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas Action Fund PAC. The press release with the list of endorsed candidates is here. A brief excerpt: : The Board of Directors of the … Continue reading →

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Deadline for mail ballots is February 23

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The following is from the County Clerk’s office: THE CLOCK IS TICKING ON BALLOT-BY-MAIL REQUESTS FOR THE MARCH PRIMARY ELECTIONS Houston, TX, – The last day eligible registered voters may submit a ballot-by-mail request for the upcoming Primary Elections is … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: HGLBT Political Caucus on non-judicial races

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Fresh from the inbox: CAUCUS PAC ENDORSES IN MARCH PRIMARIES The Houston GLBT Political Caucus PAC endorsed in contested races for the March 2010 primaries this week in two membership meetings. “We are very excited about these candidates,” said Kris … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: DFH and MABAH

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Last night, Democracy for Houston held its endorsement meeting and sent out the following email with their recommended candidates: Democracy For Houston met tonight to consider endorsements in the 2010 Democratic Primary for Harris County, Texas. DFH purposefully communicates with, … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Javier Valenzuela

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Another Rasmussen poll in TX-GOV

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Following their GOP primary poll, Rasmussen has released another general election matchup; the previous one, from only two weeks ago, is here. For the most part, it’s not any different: A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely Texas voters … Continue reading →

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County Court Judge Reagan Helm steps down

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

From the Chron: Harris County criminal Court-at-Law Judge Reagan Helm resigned this week, more than six months after a judicial intervention in which he agreed to retire because was he suffering from dementia, according to the administrative judge over the … Continue reading →

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Hodge pleads guilty, will resign

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Well, at least this got resolved before the primary. State Rep. Terri Hodge, D-Dallas, pleaded guilty early this morning to lying on her tax returns in connection with the FBI’s Dallas City Hall public corruption investigation, an act that ends … Continue reading →

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Interview with Council Member Jarvis Johnson

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Running to unseat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in CD18 is Houston City Council Member Jarvis Johnson, who was recently elected to a third and final term in District B. (My interview with him from that race is here.) As he … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Christina Bryan

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Rasmussen’s latest on the GOP primary

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I have three things to say about this Rasmussen poll of the GOP Governor’s primary, which shows Rick Perry with 44%, KBH with 29%, and Debra Medina with 16%. 1. People are starting to talk seriously about the possibility of … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Larry Hinojosa

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Ted Ankrum

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Meant to note this earlier, but it’s nice to see Ted Ankrum out there on the campaign trail again. He’s not going to get the national profile that Jack McDonald was going to get, but at least you know he’s … Continue reading →

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Bill White on the air

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’d been wondering when Bill White would start spending some of the dough he’s raised on TV ads. Now I know: Here’s his first ad: And here’s one in Spanish: Those of you who remember his 2003 Mayoral campaign will … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: ParentPAC for Tim Tuggey

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas ParentPAC has gotten itself involved in another Republican SBOE primary, this time on behalf of San Antonio’s Tim Tuggey, who is challenging incumbent Ken Mercer in District 5. Here’s their release: The bipartisan Texas Parent PAC today announced … Continue reading →

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Interview with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

We turn our attention now to CD18, where Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is running for re-election. I’ve lived in the 18th since 1989, and have had Congresswoman Lee as my Representative since she defeated Craig Washington in 1994. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Chuck Silverman

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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The Lite Guv primary

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

We’re two weeks out from the start of early voting, and I don’t feel like I know any more about the prospective candidates for Lieutenant Governor than I did when they first announced their candidacies. [T]he odds remain long that … Continue reading →

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Voter registration deadline is Monday

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’m sure everyone reading this is already registered to vote. But if for some reason you’re not, or you’re not sure, your last chance to be registered in time for the primaries is tomorrow, Monday, February 1. Here’s a press … Continue reading →

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