Tag Archives: Kinky Friedman

Schieffer jumps in

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

We have a candidate, one not named Kinky. Former U.S. Ambassador Tom Schieffer of Fort Worth has just announced he is taking his first formal step toward seeking the Democratic nomination for governor during a Texas Independence Day press conference … Continue reading →

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One more PPP poll

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

PPP does the Governor’s race, general election-style. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rick Perry would both best Democrat Tom Schieffer in a potential gubernatorial face off next year, although the race has some potential to be competitive if the current Governor … Continue reading →

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More on Schieffer

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Still not sure what I think about potential Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Schieffer, but at least as long as he’s out there at least there will be someone who can provide some counterweight to the Rick ‘N’ Kay Show. Although … Continue reading →

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Will we get a piece of the stimulus?

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Maybe, maybe not. Many states, running short of cash, may jump at the chance to spend federal stimulus money. In Texas, though, the executive and legislative branches may not jump in unison. Several Democrats and even a few Republicans are … Continue reading →

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Once again, why is Kinky Friedman still in my newspaper?

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Oh, good grief. Haven’t we read this before? Musician and author Kinky Friedman still wants to be governor of Texas and says he’ll run in 2010 as a Democrat — if he can raise enough money. Friedman, in a phone … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why is Kinky Friedman still in my newspaper?

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Oh good Lord, are we going to be subjected to this same story every time he opens his mouth near a reporter? Kinky Friedman is considering entering the campaign for Texas governor in 2010 as a Democrat. Friedman said the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Don’t do us any favors

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Thanks, but no thanks. Kinky Friedman might run again for governor in 2010, conceivably as a Democrat. “I’m open to running,” Friedman said Wednesday before cautioning that he won’t settle plans until after the 2008 elections. “Had I run as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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