Daily Archives: November 5, 2003

Rum punched

Posted on November 5, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Tom DeLay continues to catch heat for his shameless shilling of Bacardi’s corporate interests at the potential expense of every other company in America that would like some day to do business in Cuba. It’s so bad that some House … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Perry rewards donors – Film at 11

Posted on November 5, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Perry’s perks go to big spenders, says the Chron. Fetch me the smelling salts, quick! In a solicitation delivered to companies and business-related groups this week, the governor’s office asked for donations ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to fund Perry’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The other races

Posted on November 5, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

If they mayoral runoff leaves you cold, there will be other races to settle in December as well. The Comptroller’s race is down to Annise Parker versus Bruce Tatro. Parker had 42%, Tatro 21%, and three other candidates had between … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It’s White versus Sanchez

Posted on November 5, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Bill White led the pack, but as expected there will be a runoff, with White facing Orlando Sanchez. Sylvester Turner finished third, which has to be a tough blow for him. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, White had 38 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rail wins!

Posted on November 5, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Woo hoo! Let me hear those sweet sounds of concession: Anti-rail group Texans for True Mobility broke up its party at midnight but refused to concede defeat until the final precincts report. Rail foes acknowledged likely defeat, however, while maintaining … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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