Daily Archives: October 3, 2014

Friday random ten: T for two

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Or for ten, as the case may be. 1. Puttin’ On The Ritz – Taco 2. Sweet Child O’ Mine – Taken By Trees 3. Slippery People – Talking Heads 4. Kingdom of Rain – The The 5. In Walked … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Kyle Carter

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: As I have done in past elections, I am running a series of Q&As for Democratic judicial candidates on the November ballot. This is intended to help introduce the candidates and their experiences to those who plan to vote. … Continue reading →

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Gov debate II: That’s more like it

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

The second Governor’s debate was a lively affair. Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott, who has mostly avoided direct confrontation with his opponent in the race for Texas governor, took a hard swing at Democratic Sen. Wendy Davis over her ethics … Continue reading →

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Fifth Circuit lifts injunction on HB2 enforcement

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

This court is the worst. As it hears arguments in an appeal of a federal judge’s decision overturning new requirements for Texas abortion facilities, a three-judge panel of the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the state … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Criminal courts

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron made its endorsements for the Criminal District Courts over two days. For their first four endorsements, they went with three Republican incumbents and one Democratic challenger: 184th Criminal District Court: Mark Thering Judge Jan Krocker has been a … Continue reading →

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