Tag Archives: endorsements

Endorsement watch: For MJ

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron changes its course in the US Senate race. For 18 years, John Cornyn has represented Texas in the U.S. Senate with dignity, decorum and a legislative work ethic that has made him one of the more productive, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Donald Trump, endorsements, Gina Calanni, HD132, John Cornyn, MJ Hegar, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Well, he does have a big Twitter following

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I’m honestly not surprised that the Chron endorsed Dan Crenshaw for re-election. I just wonder if the editorial board ever reads what they write when they come up with this stuff. U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw has 1 million Twitter followers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Al Green, Ann Harris Bennett, Brian Babin, CD02, CD09, CD36, Chris Daniel, Congress, Dan Crenshaw, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, Harris County Tax Assessor, Sima Ladjevardian, Stan Stanart, Teneshia Hudspeth, Texas | 4 Comments

Endorsement watch: For (just a little) more diversity

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron says a few words about the need to diversify the Supreme Court, then mostly endorses the status quo. When talk turns to Texas’ highest civil court — as it must, given voters’ opportunity to select four of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amy Clark Meachum, Brett Busby, Election 2020, endorsements, Gisela Triana, Jane Bland, Jeff Boyd, judicial races, Kathy Cheng, Nathan Hecht, Staci Williams, Supreme Court, Texas | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: Menefee and more

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron endorses Christian Menefee for Harris County Attorney. Christian Menefee was still celebrating his victory in the Democratic primary over longtime incumbent Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan when the coronavirus pandemic changed everything. Lockdowns and social distancing left the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD01, CD10, Christian Menefee, Congress, Election 2020, endorsements, Hank Gilbert, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, Louie Gohmert, Mike McCaul, Mike Siegel, Texas | 3 Comments

Endorsement watch: A Congressional four-pack

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Going once again in numerical order… Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, CD07. Two years after her first-ever run for public office resulted in the defeat of a nine-term Republican incumbent, Democratic U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher faces re-election with a solid record of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD02, CD07, CD08, CD09, CD10, CD18, CD22, CD36, Congress, Election 2020, endorsements, Lizzie FLetcher, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sri Kulkarni, Sylvia Garcia, Texas | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Carol and Borris

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

This is another easy call. When Carol Alvarado was elected to represent state Senate District 6 in a special election in 2018, she already had an impressive record under her belt. After serving on Houston City Council and as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Borris Miles, Briscoe Cain, Carol Alvarado, Election 2020, endorsements, HD128, Milinda Morris, SD06, SD13, Senate, Texas, The Lege | 17 Comments

Endorsement watch: Ed and Kim

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

This is an easy call. Anyone who has been led by personal experience or the events of the past year to conclude that cops are callous and jaded hasn’t meant Ed Gonzalez. The compassionate approach of this 51-year-old homicide detective-turned-city … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Audia Jones, Carvana Cloud, District Attorney, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2012, Election 2016, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, Joe Danna, Kim Ogg, Mary Nan Huffman, Mike Anderson | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Three more for the Lege

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

In numerical order… Rep. Jon Rosenthal, HD135: As a political novice Jon E. Rosenthal pulled off one of the biggest upsets of 2018 when he knocked off 12-term Republican Rep. Gary Elkins to win the state House District 135 seat … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Akilah Bacy, Election 2020, endorsements, Gene Wu, HD135, HD137, HD138, Jon Rosenthal, Lacey Hull, Texas, The Lege | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: The Susan Collins of Texas

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Three things in life are certain: Death, taxes, and certain Chron endorsements. The voters in state House District 134 — a swing district that covers all or parts of River Oaks, Bellaire and Meyerland and includes the Texas Medical Center … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged abortion, Ann Johnson, campus carry, Election 2012, Election 2020, endorsements, gay rights, gun control, HD134, immigration, Medicaid, Sarah Davis, Texas, The Lege | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: No Briscoe

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron follows the basic principle that bad acts should not be rewarded, and bad actors do not belong in positions of trust and power. In his two terms representing House District 128, Rep. Briscoe Cain has quickly acquired a … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Briscoe Cain, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, endorsements, HD128, HD133, Jim Murphy, Mary Williams, Sandra Moore, Texas, The Lege | 5 Comments

Endorsement watch: Three to get started

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

But first, why do endorsements, anyway? If newspapers are objective, why do you recommend candidates? Newspapers don’t endorse candidates. Editorial boards do. The editorial board is separate from the newsroom. It is made up of opinion journalists with wide-ranging expertise … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Chrysta Castaneda, Dan Huberty, Election 2020, endorsements, HD126, HD127, Jim Wright, Michelle Palmer, Natali Hurtado, Railroad Commission, Sam Harless, SBOE, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Early voting for primary runoffs starts tomorrow

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Remember the runoffs? It’s time we settle who our nominees are. Who can vote in the runoffs? Texas has open primaries, meaning you don’t have to be a registered member of either party to cast a ballot in a primary … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged absentee ballots, Akilah Bacy, Anna Eastman, CD10, Chris Hollins, Chrysta Castaneda, Congress, coronavirus, early voting, Eddie Rodriguez, endorsements, face masks, Harold Dutton, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, HD138, HD142, HD148, Kirk Watson, Michelle Palmer, Mike Siegel, primaries, Railroad Commission, Royce West, runoff, Sarah Eckhardt, SBOE, SD14, Secretary of State, Senate, special election, Texas, The Lege, Voter Protection Corps | 1 Comment

Runoff reminder: State House

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Previously: Statewide, Congress, SBOE and State Senate. There are seven Democratic primary runoffs for State House districts. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got. HD26 Located in Fort Bend County, HD26 is an open seat now held by Rep. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Adam Milasincic, Akilah Bacy, Anna Eastman, Annie's List, Beto O'Rourke, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, endorsements, Eric Johnson, Harold Dutton, HD100, HD119, HD138, HD142, HD148, HD26, HD67, Jasmine Crockett, Jenifer Pool, Jennifer Ramos, Jerry Davis, Jessica Farrar, Latino Victory Fund, Liz Campos, Lorenzo Sanchez, Lorraine Birabil, Natasha Ruiz, Penny Shaw, Roland Gutierrez, runoff, Sarah DeMerchant, Suleman Lalani, Texas, The Lege, Tom Adair | 3 Comments

Runoff reminder: Statewide

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

As I said in the interview posts for SD14, I’m going to revisit the runoff races of interest ahead of early voting. It’s been awhile since we’ve really paid attention to a lot of these folks, what limited news there … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Chrysta Castaneda, Democratic primary, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Election 2018, Election 2020, endorsements, fundraising, Joe Biden, MJ Hegar, polls, President, Railroad Commission, Robert Alonzo, Royce West, runoff, Ryan Sitton, Senate, Texas | 1 Comment

Hegar and West to debate

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I know it hasn’t gotten much attention lately, but the primary runoffs are coming up, and the biggest choice you’ll have to make is in the Senate race. You’ll get to hear from the candidates in an online debate on … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged candidate forum, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, MJ Hegar, Royce West, runoff, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

Judges have to do their part

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Some could be doing better. Harris County’s largest association of criminal defense attorneys on Monday called on local judges to halt in-person court appearances to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. As the virus has swept across the nation, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment | Tagged bail, coronavirus, Ed Gonzalez, endorsements, Harris County, HCCLA, Herb Ritchie, jails, judicial races, Lina Hidalgo, quarantine | Comments Off

Chron overview of the CD02 primary

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Gonna be an interesting one. Near the end of a recent forum for the three Democrats looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a seemingly innocuous moment hinted at some friction between candidates Elisa Cardnell and Sima Ladjevardian. “At the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Beto O'Rourke, CD02, Congress, Dan Crenshaw, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elisa Cardnell, endorsements, fundraising, Sima Ladjevardian, Ted Cruz, Texas, Travis Olsen | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: The rest of Congress

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I think we are finally getting to the end of the Chron’s primary endorsements. We had the Senate and Tax Assessor, there are these four Congressional endorsements, all of which ran on Saturday, and I think the only races left … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD02, CD08, CD10, CD18, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elisa Cardnell, Elizabeth Hernandez, endorsements, Laura Jones, Mike Siegel, Pritash Gandhi, Shannon Hutcheson, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sima Ladjevardian, Texas, Travis Olsen | 3 Comments

Endorsement watch: Senate and Tax Assessor

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve been very interested to see what the Chron would make of the Senate primary. Now we know: Royce West is their choice. We believe that candidate is state Sen. Royce West of Dallas, an African-American trailblazer whose record over … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Ann Harris Bennett, Chris Bell, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Tax Assessor, Jolanda Jones, MJ Hegar, Royce West, Senate, Texas | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Not Borris

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes its second major endorsement against an incumbent. Texas Senate District 13 stretches through Harris County into the northeastern corner of Fort Bend County. It winds through struggling neighborhoods such as Sunnyside and the world-renowned Texas Medical Center … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Al Green, Borris Miles, CD09, Congress, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Melissa Morris, Melissa Wilson-Williams, SD13, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Four more

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron endorses Rodney Ellis for County Commissioner, Precinct 1, and then proceeds to spend the endorsement mostly talking about his opponent. Count us among those who were a little surprised when felony court Judge Maria T. Jackson resigned her … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amy Clark Meachum, Brandy Voss, Chrysta Castaneda, Commissioners Court, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Jerry Zimmerer, Kelly Stone, Maria Jackson, Railroad Commission, Rodney Ellis, Staci Williams, Supreme Court, Texas | 10 Comments

Endorsement watch: Sri again

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chronicle endorses Sri Kulkarni in the CD22 primary. We see Kulkarni as the strongest possible candidate for Democrats hoping to turn the seat blue. A former Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State, Kulkarni is the son … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged CD22, Congress, Court of Criminal Appeals, Democratic primary, Derrick Reed, Election 2018, Election 2020, Elizabeth Frizell, endorsements, Nyanza Moore, Pierce Bush, primaries, Sri Kulkarni, Texas, William Demond | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: The story so far

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron lists all their endorsements so far as early voting begins. It’s here. Early voting in the March 3 Texas primaries begins today and ends Feb. 28. Over the past few weeks, the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board has interviewed … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Democratic primary, early voting, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, primaries, Texas | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Ogg and Moore

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

Two (*) big endorsements on Sunday, in the races for District Attorney and Commissioners Court, Precinct 3. Let’s do the thing. Kim Ogg for District Attorney: “We are in the midst of righting a lot of wrongs,” Ogg told the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amy Klobuchar, Audia Jones, Brenda Stardig, Carvana Cloud, Commissioners Court, Curtis Todd Overstreet, Democratic primary, Diana Alexander, District Attorney, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Kim Ogg, Kristi Thibaut, Michael Moore, Morris Overstreet, President, primaries | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Supreme Court and SD11

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron’s endorsement process has been a bit haphazard this season – there are times when it looks like they’ve got a theme going, then they deviate from it in some head-scratching way that makes it hard for me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, endorsements, Gisela Triana, Kathy Cheng, Lawrence Praeger, Peter Kelly, SD11, Senate, Supreme Court, Susan Criss, Texas | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: For Menefee

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

We have our first major endorsement against an incumbent as the Chron recommends Christian Menefee for County Attorney over Vince Ryan. Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan’s decision to spend millions of dollars and waste precious legal resources to prolong the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged bail, Ben Rose, Christian Menefee, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Attorney, jails, lawsuit, Vince Ryan | 1 Comment

Endorsement watch: More State Reps

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron finishes the task of endorsing in the State Rep primaries. Here was Round One, now let’s dive into the rest. Natali Hurtado in HD126: Hurtado was 19 and a college student working at Olive Garden when she became … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Akilah Bacy, Angeanette Thibodeaux, Democratic primary, Election 2018, Election 2020, endorsements, Harold Dutton, HD126, HD138, HD139, HD142, Jarvis Johnson, Jenifer Pool, Jerry Davis, Josh Wallenstein, Natali Hurtado, Texas, The Lege, Undrai Fizer | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Some State Reps

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron made seven endorsements in contested Democratic State Rep primaries on Thursday, plus two in contested Republican State Rep primaries. This must be Part One, because there are multiple races left for them to do. I’ll get to that … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Alma Allen, Ann Johnson, Anna Eastman, Ashton Woods, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Garnet Coleman, HD128, HD131, HD134, HD141, HD146, HD147, HD148, Josh Markle, Lanny Bose, Penny Shaw, Ruby Powers, Senfronia Thompson, Shawn Thierry, Texas, The Lege | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: The judges

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

After a couple of Republican endorsements, the Chron gives us a slate of judicial candidates for the Democratic primary in the district courts. A brief summary: Singhal in Democratic primary for 1st Court of Appeals, Place 3 We recommend Dinesh … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged 14th Court of Appeals, Alexandra Smoots-Hogan, Ana Martinez, bail, Bryan Acklin, Cheryl Elliott Thornton, Colleen Gaido, Daryl Moore, Democratic primary, Dinesh Singhal, Election 2018, Election 2020, endorsements, First Court of Appeals, George Powell, Grant Harvey, Harris County, Jane Robinson, Jimmie Brown, judicial races, Julia Maldonado, Lennon Wright, Megan Daic, Natalia Cornelio, Nikita Harmon, Q&A, Randy Roll, Robert Morales, Sonny Phillips, Steven Kirkland, Tamika Craft, Teiva Bell, Tim Hootman, Ursula Hall, Velda Faulkner, Wally Kronzer | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: Ed again

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

This is an easy call. [Sheriff Ed] Gonzalez, 50, a soft-spoken Houston native, former councilman and 18-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, ran as a reformer and he hasn’t disappointed in his first term. From taking a bold stance … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged bail, Democratic primary, Ed Gonzalez, Election 2020, endorsements, Harris County, Harris County Sheriff, jail overcrowding, jails | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: Let’s get this party started

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron kicks off Primary Endorsement Season by recommending Michelle Palmer in SBOE6. Three well-qualified Democratic candidates are vying to replace Chair Donna Bahorich,R-Houston, who is not seeking re-election. They are Debra Kerner, a speech and language pathologist; Kimberly McLeod, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Debby Kerner, Democratic primary, Election 2020, endorsements, Kimberly McLeod, Michelle Palmer, primaries, SBOE, Texas | Comments Off

Endorsement watch: DSCC picks MJ Hegar

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I’m sure no one will have any feelings about this. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is endorsing MJ Hegar in the crowded primary to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. The move by the DSCC, the political arm of Senate … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2020 | Tagged Amanda Edwards, Chris Bell, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Democratic primary, DSCC, Election 2020, endorsements, fundraising, John Cornyn, MJ Hegar, Royce West, Senate, Texas | Comments Off

Time for the 2019 outrageous and dishonest mailer

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

There’s at least one every cycle. A handful of black Democratic elected officials are expressing outrage over a campaign mailer that appears to have used photos of the politicians without consent to falsely suggest they endorsed a slate of City … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Al Green, Ann Harris Bennett, At Large #5, Borris Miles, Election 2019, endorsements, Eric Dick, Harris County Black Democratic News, Houston, Houston City Council, Philip Bryant, runoff, Sallie Alcorn, Senfronia Thompson, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, Willie Davis | 14 Comments

Runoff endorsement watch: Revisiting races

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Most of the candidates that the Chron endorsed for November either won their races or made it to the runoff. A few fell short, which leaves a bit of unfinished business for them. They have since addressed that, in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Anthony Dolcefino, At Large #4, Brad Jordan, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, District D, Election 2019, endorsements, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Kathy Blueford Daniels, Letitia Plummer, runoff | 1 Comment

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