Daily Archives: December 18, 2003

TAB to reconsider ads

Posted on December 18, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

If you’re looking for good things resulting from the recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld McCain/Feingold campaign finance reform, here’s one: The Texas Association of Business is reconsidering whether to replicate a corporate-financed advertising campaign that it says helped elect … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Over to the defense

Posted on December 18, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Testimony for the plaintiffs should be pretty much over by now, and the state is expected to begin its case today. Yesterday’s main feature was State Sen. Royce West, who spoke about the public hearings and District 24. Mr. West … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Not the kind of buzz they’re talking about

Posted on December 18, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

All right, I can’t stand it any more. I’ve come across the story of Texas’ notorious Felonious Sex Toy Selling Housewife too many times to not comment on it. As there really isn’t much one can actually add to a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Recount!

Posted on December 18, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

When you lose by 27 votes out of over 36,000 cast, asking for a recount should be expected. Houston City Council candidate Jeff Daily, who narrowly lost in a runoff election to Pam Holm, on Wednesday filed an anticipated recount … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2003 | 4 Comments