Daily Archives: October 25, 2006

KBH poll report debunked

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Oh, well. Paul Burka, who had heard about the same poll that I had, now says it didn’t happen. Well, mostly. Earlier in the day I mentioned the rumor that the Bell campaign had a poll showing their candidate just … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: The propositions

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I trust that nobody is surprised to see the Chron endorse all eight ballot propositions. They’re good on the merits, and they’re utterly consistent with recent Chron editorializing. No surprise at all. What is a surprise is that three days … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Where have all the CHIP enrollees gone?

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve spent a lot of time bashing the contract Accenture received to privatize services that were formerly provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC). And they richly deserve it, as their performance has sucked, with none of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Save the 11th Street Park!

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Houstonist has added the cause of the West 11th Street Park in Timbergrove to its list or preservationist crusades. It’s definitely worthy – there’s nothing like this park anywhere in the area. I need to drive by it and take … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting stuff

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Like Muse, I voted yesterday. I blogged a bit about it at Kuff’s World. Who here votes early, and who doesn’t? BOR is following the early result totals in various counties. I think turnout will actually slightly exceed 2002, but … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Matula-Davis debate is today

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Just a reminder that the debate between Sherrie Matula and Rep. John Davis for HD129 is today at 7 PM at UH-Clear Lake. Houston Dems has the directions. And don’t miss the after debate party, either. Continue reading →

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Barr to stump for Smither

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a press release from the Bob Smither campaign: SUGAR LAND, TEXAS – Bob Smither, the Libertarian candidate for Congressional District 22, announced that former Republican Congressman Bob Barr will keynote an upcoming campaign rally. Barr is best known for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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