Daily Archives: September 23, 2003

“A rottenness begins in his conduct”

Posted on September 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Chron Editorial Board member James Gibbons ripped John Culberson a new one yesterday over his Metro meddling. It’s a joy to read. Here’s a taste: U.S. Rep. John Culberson of Katy considers himself a latter-day Jeffersonian. Judging by Culberson’s conduct … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What hath Boy Wonder wrought?

Posted on September 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Man, Michael Berry’s exit from the mayoral race and the subsequent filing free-for-all sure was big news, at least if one judges by the amount of blogging on the subject. My take on the issue is closest to Greg Wythe‘s, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Riding the poll waves

Posted on September 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

So now with Wesley Clark a declared candidate for President, we’ve got a CNN/USA Today poll and a Newsweek poll that not only shows him leading the Democratic field, but also shows him in a virtual tie with President Bush. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Kinky Friedman for Governor

Posted on September 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

John Kelso says Elect Kinky – how hard can it be? “I’m insinuating myself into the race against our common enemy: Rick Perry’s hair,” the writer, humorist and professional curmudgeon said. Even if he doesn’t win, we’ll get some laughs. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Perry’s proposal falls flat

Posted on September 23, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Governor Perry’s “compromise” map got a big raspberry from Senate Republicans. Full coverage is here, here, here, here and here. Here’s what they’re saying about it, taken from each of the new accounts: Sen. Kip Averitt, R-Waco, questioned the value … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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