Daily Archives: January 2, 2008

Filing news: So what happened?

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

All right, as expected there was quite the flurry of activity at the last minute. Some of this is likely subject to change, but here’s what I can determine at this time: – While the TDP spreadsheet has her filing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rosenthal withdraws

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Well, what do you know? Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal has withdrawn his name from the Republican ballot for re-election today amid pressure from his own party following last week’s release of intimate emails he wrote to his personal … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: As the deadline approaches

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Man, I can’t wait to see what the final lineup of candidates is, and who if anyone will be the designated Chosen One to replace Chuck “Right Ear” Rosenthal. Before we get there, here’s a quick roundup of what has … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Inauguration Recap

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Tiffany Tyler

Congratulations to Mayor White, Annise Parker, and all our City Council members who were sworn in this very chilly morning. I’m glad I braved the cold to see some of my favorite public servants all on one stage together. After … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to 2008: Jay Crossley

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I have asked a variety of people to submit an essay to me to be posted during the month of December, to be called “Looking Forward to 2008”. This entry was written by Jay Crossley.) Perhaps 2008 is the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: Deadline day

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Today is the last day to file for office in Texas. I’m sure we’ll hear plenty of news throughout the day, as well as some hot rumors that may or may not pan out, but for now here’s how things … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Are Yanez’s petition signature problems unfixable?

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Vince reported earlier that some questions had been raised about the number of valid signatures Judge Linda Yanez had submitted for her ballot access petition as required by state law for a nomination to the Supreme Court. Now he’s reporting … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Clemens and the coaches

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’m glad to see this. Roger Clemens, whose legacy as one of the major leagues’ all-time greatest pitchers has come under recent scrutiny, has an invitation to speak at the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Convention on Jan. 12, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Your Voter ID card is in the mail

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

We’re going to have a lot of voters in Harris County this year, and they will all have one thing in common: The number of registered voters in Harris County is expected to hit a record high before the November … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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