Tag Archives: HCDP

We really don’t know anything about the “Ministers for Keryl” email

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s something I recently learned: You can create a free account on MailChimp, the bulk mailer used by the Keryl Douglas campaign and also by whoever sent that awful “Ministers for Keryl” email. You can do this pretty much anonymously, … Continue reading →

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The truth is out there on the Ministers for Keryl email

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

In response to my previous post about the homophobic “Ministers for Keryl” email, a couple of commenters said that we didn’t have enough evidence to determine whether or not the email was genuine or spoofed. So, based on that feedback … Continue reading →

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Douglas denies sending anti-gay email

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Keryl Douglas held a press conference Thursday afternoon to discuss the Willie Howard email, and she sent out this statement regarding the matter. Let me begin by stating immediately and unequivocally that I did not write, nor cause to be … Continue reading →

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A little bit of NOM comes to the race for HCDP Chair

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

NOM is the National Organization for Marriage. They are big proponents of “traditional” marriage and opponents of marriage equality, and have been the driving force behind anti-marriage equality initiatives around the country, including California’s notorious Proposition 8. They have been … Continue reading →

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Harris County voter registration lawsuit settled

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

For now, at least. Something tells me we have not heard the last of this. Harris County officials and the Democratic Party have settled an ongoing legal dispute over denial rates of new voter registration applications – at least for … Continue reading →

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Interview with HCDP Chair Lane Lewis

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Next week I will begin running interviews for legislative races. As you might imagine, the long-running saga of when the primary would be, coupled with the uncertainty of what the districts would be as well as the re-filing period now … Continue reading →

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When is a filing deadline not a filing deadline?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Answer: When there will be another filing period after the filing deadline, as will be the case in Texas, according to the Secretary of State. “Based on the federal court’s order handed down December 16, candidates will be permitted to … Continue reading →

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The filings keep coming

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Prior to the SCOTUS stay, yesterday was the filing deadline for the 2012 primaries. That has now been pushed back to Monday, with the likelihood of another window after we get some kind of ruling about what the maps will … Continue reading →

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Hochberg bows out, Gallego makes it official

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I am totally bummed out by this. The Legislature’s foremost expert on school finance and one of its top public education advocates, state Rep. Scott Hochberg, D-Houston, confirmed this afternoon that he won’t seek re-election next year. Hochberg, who took … Continue reading →

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What I want from the next HCDP Chair

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

So by now you know that HCDP Chair Gerry Birnberg will step down in December. The precinct chairs will select an interim Chair at that time, and a new Chair will be elected in the March primary. Lane Lewis has … Continue reading →

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Overexposure alert

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The following is from the most recent HCDP email: “Blueprint for a Blue Harris County” This Saturday,  January 8th A Blueprint for a Blue Harris County, is a Democrats-only event scheduled for this Saturday, January 8th from 12:00 – 3:00 … Continue reading →

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Petition for new HCDP Chair

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t know how I feel about this, but it’s out there so I feel I should say something. The time has come for new leadership in the Harris County Democratic Party. After November’s defeat, we should look to new … Continue reading →

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How much better is the fundraising picture for Democrats in Texas?

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

By one important measure, it’s a lot better. The financial success of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill White has revealed a new generation of wealthy contributors who are stepping forward to back Texas Democratic candidates. White’s campaign has been able to … Continue reading →

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Edwards asks for recount

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

No surprise. State Rep. Al Edwards has asked for a recount of the primary election votes in the race he lost to Borris Miles by 10 votes. Edwards filed the paperwork and submitted a $4,400 deposit this morning at the … Continue reading →

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The effect of ballot order on the judicial races

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’m going to have something tomorrow about how the different endorsing groups did in the various Democratic judicial primaries, but before we get too deep into the weeds, let’s pause to consider the effect of ballot position. Two candidates filed … Continue reading →

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Recount coming in HD146?

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

It’s not official yet, but I can’t imagine there not being a recount in a race decided by 11 votes. [Borris] Miles, a former police officer who owns an insurance business, said he had not yet received a concession call … Continue reading →

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HCDP 2010 Campaign Kick-Off Event

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox:

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HCDP apologizes to Slate and Valenzuela

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The following is a statement from HCDP Chair Gerry Birnberg regarding the recent lawsuit that was filed by two judicial candidates who did not get the ballot placement they had drawn. At the January 7 ballot drawing, Dennis Slate, a … Continue reading →

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Two strikes and Wilson is out

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

And that’s all she wrote for Dave Wilson. On the one hand, I’m delighted that this hateful jerk won’t be polluting the Democratic ticket. On the other hand, it’s a discgrace that Jerry Eversole gets a free ride to re-election. … Continue reading →

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Eversole opposes Wilson

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

In his appeal to stay on the ballot after HCDP Chair removed him for not putting in a valid residential address, Dave Wilson contended that only County Commissioner Jerry Eversole, as his opponent on the ballot, has standing to challenge … Continue reading →

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Wilson appeals being booted from the ballot

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

As expected, renowned homophobe and attention whore Dave Wilson has filed suit to fight being booted from the Democratic Party ballot for County Commissioner. [HCDP Chair Gerry] Birnberg declared he would not certify Wilson for the ballot because he reported … Continue reading →

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Wilson will contest being dumped from the ballot

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Can’t say I’m surprised. If Dave Wilson had taken getting booted from the ballot lying down, he’d be the first candidate in my memory to have done so. “I’m almost embarrassed for Gerry Birnberg,” Wilson said. “He’s jumped to a … Continue reading →

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Wilson booted from ballot

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

HCDP Chair Gerry Birnberg has sent a letter to noted hatemeister Dave Wilson telling him that he did not qualify for the Democratic primary ballot because his application did not list his residential address, as required by law. Assuming Wilson … Continue reading →

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HCDP Message re: Coalition of Harris County Democratic Elected Officials

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The following is a message from Harris County Democratic Party Chair Gerry Birnberg regarding the endorsement list of the Coalition of Harris County Democratic Elected Officials. Now that the filing deadline has passed and we have a record number of … Continue reading →

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Vote today!

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Today is Runoff Day. If you did not vote during Early Voting, this is your lasr chance. The following is from the Harris County Clerk’s office: Harris County Clerk Beverly Kaufman, the chief elections officer of the County, made available … Continue reading →

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Khan has an announcement

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Council Member and candidate for Controller MJ Khan has an announcement to make tomorrow. From his press release: Who: Councilman M.J. Khan, Candidate for Houston City Controller What: Press Conference on a major announcement from the M.J. Khan for City … Continue reading →

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(Don’t) Run Everywhere, Dallas-style

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Remember when Dallas was a stronghold for the state GOP? Those days are long gone. After two straight losing cycles that forced them out of power, Dallas County Republicans will feature a scaled-down ticket for the 2010 elections. Party Chairman … Continue reading →

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Pity the poor HCRP

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

My heart is breaking for them. The Harris County Republican Party is in arrears amid a dour fundraising climate and an internecine struggle over its chairman, Jared Woodfill, whose leadership numerous local GOP stalwarts have begun to question publicly. The … Continue reading →

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Ed Johnson’s conflict of interest

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, there was a lawsuit filed against Paul Bettencourt and the Harris County Tax Assessor’s office over allegations of illegal mishandling of provisional ballots in the past November election. That suit was later expanded to include allegations of … Continue reading →

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The class of 2010, so far

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

In other 2010 candidate news, the HCDP has compiled a list of people who are known to be seeking a judicial office in Harris County in 2010. Their list is here (Excel spreadsheet), and I’ve published it as a Google … Continue reading →

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