Daily Archives: August 12, 2008

Matula calls on Davis to return Rove money

I said yesterday that if Harris County GOP Chair Jared Woodfill wanted to go there on “tainted” campaign contributions that I’d be more than happy to engage in the discussion. There’s certainly no lack of material for that conversation. I … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Libertarian effect on the House

So to follow up on the whole Libertarian/Speaker thing from last week, I listened to the brief interview RG Ratcliffe did with Texas LP Chair Wes Benedict, who among other things spoke about the LP’s growing influence on Legislative races … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Astros and Barry

I agree with Richard Justice. Hello, Barry, this is Drayton. Are you ready to be a champion? The Astros need a left fielder. I know the name of a good one. He’s rested and ready. He’ll bring a buzz to … Continue reading Continue reading

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Big Bland John

The Texas Observer has a useful piece on our junior Senator, John Cornyn. There’s a lot of detail, but I think they captured his essence pretty thoroughly in these three sentences: No one has done more to propel Cornyn’s career … Continue reading Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 11

Olympics time! Are you an avid fan, a boycotter, or somewhere in between? Maybe you’re just tuning in for women’s beach volleyball, like President Bush. Whatever your taste, you can find medal-worthy material in the weekly Texas Progressive Alliance blog … Continue reading Continue reading

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