Daily Archives: December 16, 2011

Friday random ten: I got nothing

Maybe it’s the “Oh, my God, Christmas is a week away” realization, or maybe it’s that I’ve been shaking off a cold all week, but I had no Friday music inspiration today. So, I ran with that. Here’s ten songs … Continue reading

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The filings keep coming

Prior to the SCOTUS stay, yesterday was the filing deadline for the 2012 primaries. That has now been pushed back to Monday, with the likelihood of another window after we get some kind of ruling about what the maps will … Continue reading

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The split primary blues

Republicans have them. Republican lawmakers turned up the heat on the Texas GOP leadership Wednesday, asking them to keep Texas’ primaries on a single election day while their own party continues to push for two primaries, one in March and … Continue reading

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Craig James to file for Senate

You know what we need? Another Republican candidate for Senate. Former SMU standout Craig James will file his candidacy for the U.S. Senate by Thursday’s deadline, according to sources close to his developing campaign. James, an ESPN college football analyst, … Continue reading

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Skeeter mascots

Meet Swatson and Moe, the mascots of the Sugar Land Skeeters. I guess when your franchise is named for a winged pest, your options for cuddly anthropomorphic representations are somewhat constrained. Be that as it may, the Phillies Phanatic comparison … Continue reading

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