Daily Archives: September 15, 2006

Is this the end for Gene Seaman?

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The first time I thought Talmadge Heflin might really lose in 2004 was when the stories about his and his wife’s attempt to adopt his former housekeeper’s baby hit the news (see here and here for background). What probably started … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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ParentPAC endorses Joe Heflin

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

If there’s one Democratic-held seat in the State House that people think has a strong chance of flipping to the Republicans, it’s the West Texas district HD85, now being vacated by former Speaker Pete Laney. It’s a solidly Republican district … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Guess the Chron Endorsements game

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

OK, I feel like it’s time for something a little lighthearted. I had mentioned this before, and now here it is: the 2006 Guess The Chronicle Endorsements game. The object is to try to predict as many of the Chronicle’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Memories of Ann Richards

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Lots of wonderful tributes to Ann Richards are out there today. Here are some links you really shouldn’t miss. High school students get a better appreciation of a Governor they were too young to know. ‘stina comes out of hiatus … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ney pleads guilty

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The first really big domino of the Abramof scandal has fallen. Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, pleaded guilty today to making false statements and conspiracy to commit fraud and violating post-employment restrictions for former congressional aides. The charges are related to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No egg tossing, please

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Didn’t this guy’s mama ever teach him not to waste food like that? An audience member hurled an egg at Mayor Bill White during a Houston City Council meeting Wednesday, prompting a debate over whether certain people should be banned … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Prop 2 fight gets started

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

So the fight over the Mayor’s proposed changes to 2004’s Proposition 2 (known this year as Proposition G) has begun with the usual round of radio ads. The new ad, voiced by Proposition 2 supporter and former Councilman Carroll Robinson, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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