Daily Archives: November 17, 2006

Enron sentencings and settlements

Been a rather busy week in Enronland. Let’s catch up a bit: – Jeff Skilling has reached a settlement on all remaining litigation against him by former employees who lost their pensions in the crash. The ex-CEO, who is scheduled … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Enronarama | Comments Off on Enron sentencings and settlements

Bettencourt v. Lampson?

Kristin Mack brings the news that Harris County Tax Assessor Paul Bettencourt, who was once considered for the write-in slot before demurring, is contemplating a real run for CD22 in 2008. Harris County Tax Assessor-Collecter Paul Bettencourt said he is … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Election 2008 | Comments Off on Bettencourt v. Lampson?

The Richmond Rail effect

Last month, I asked the question whether or not John Culberson’s vehement anti-Richmond rail stance would help him in the precincts that immediately surround the affected stretch of Richmond Ave. The question came up again in the cover story that … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Election 2006 | 5 Comments

Cohen’s key precincts

As you know, the Houston GLBT community, in particular the Houston GLBT Political Caucus, strongly supported Ellen Cohen in her race against Martha Wong in HD134. They did a ton of blockwalking in four key precincts in Montrose – precincts … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Election 2006 | Comments Off on Cohen’s key precincts

Harris County canvass results are out

The cumulative and canvass reports are now available on the Harris County Clerk website, meaning I can finally get started on some precinct analysis. I’ve got numerous tasks in the queue as you know, but for now, here’s an observation … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Election 2006 | Comments Off on Harris County canvass results are out

Shelley wants an investigation!

It’s like Christmas every day with Shelley Sekula Gibbs in Congress. Just three days after being sworn in, U.S. Rep. Shelley Sekula-Gibbs wants Congress to investigate the destruction of files in her office by former staff members of her predecessor, … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Scandalized! | Comments Off on Shelley wants an investigation!

A reason for the Williamson weirdness

You may recall the strange discrepancies in the vote totals from Williamson County as reported by the Secretary of State and the Williamson County Clerk. Via Eye on Williamson, we now have an explanation for what happened. After finalizing all … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Election 2006 | 1 Comment