Daily Archives: June 11, 2018

From the “Only negative results apply” department

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

There’s one paragraph in this story about Beto O’Rourke finishing a quest to visit all 254 counties in Texas that really makes me grind my teeth. When he’s not behind the wheel, O’Rourke has proven to be a formidable fundraiser, … Continue reading →

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State Rep. Larry Gonzales steps down

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

One more legislative special election coming. State Rep. Larry Gonzales, R-Round Rock, is resigning early, saying “it’s time to get on with the next phase of my life.” Gonzales, a member since 2011 and a Capitol staffer before that, had … Continue reading →

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Once, twice, three times a lawsuit

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

There’s actually now five lawsuits and counting over the Census citizenship question, but “three” fit my headline better. The American Civil Liberties Union sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over its decision to add a controversial question about US citizenship … Continue reading →

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