Daily Archives: August 3, 2005

Watson eyes Barrientos’ seat

Posted on August 3, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Former Austin Mayor and 2002 Democratic candidate for Attorney General Kirk Watson wants to run for the State Senate seat currently held by Gonzalo Barrientos. For now at least, he’s saying he’ll only do it if Barrientos retires. Watson, slated … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Randi’s Encyclopedia

Posted on August 3, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

James Randi’s Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural is now available online. It’s everything you ever wanted to know about hokum and its hucksters, complete with Randi’s snarkery. Check it out. Via Jim Henley. Continue reading →

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Bribery by not giving money

Posted on August 3, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Apparently, State Rep. Corbin Van Arsdale is one of those people who really can’t take no for an answer. Van Arsdale, R-Tomball, had requested a campaign contribution from TX Friends of Time Warner Cable PAC in a July 19 letter. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Can we go home now?

Posted on August 3, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Poor Kimberly. It can’t be much fun being a reporter based in Austin right about now. I mean, what is there to write about? That there’s still no consensus on anything related to school finance, even on a bill that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Final thoughts on OH-02

Posted on August 3, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Well, Paul Hackett definitely beat the spread yesterday. Getting 48% of the vote in a district that went for Bush by a 64-36 margin is pretty damn good. In terms of positive media generated, setting a tone for 2006, proving … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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