Daily Archives: November 11, 2002

Looking forward: Turnout

Posted on November 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

I have to tell you, I really thought turnout was going to carry at least some of the statewide Democratic ticket to victory this year. I just knew it. I made several bad assumptions. One, I believed my own hype. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Electoral vote calculator

Posted on November 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Kos has a new toy on his site, an Electoral Votes Calculator. Depending on your outlook, 2004 is looking like a close race (insert standard disclaimers here). Anyway, check it out. Continue reading →

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Gen. Houston’s knife to remain in Texas

Posted on November 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

General Sam Houston’s knife, the one he carried into battle at San Jacinto, which was being put up for auction, will remain in Texas thanks to an anonymous buyer from Dallas. A Dallas man paid $270,000 for the historic knife … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“Like the dog chasing the pickup”

Posted on November 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

As I alluded to yesterday, the state GOP realizes that it is taking control at a tough time: After years of good times and budget surpluses, the now GOP-controlled House, Senate and Governor’s Mansion will be forced to tackle multiple … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The states get into the act

Posted on November 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

In addition to all of the federal indictment-chasing, the West Coast states are also pursuing legal action against Enron and its evildoers. California Attorney General Bill Lockyer is especially gung-ho: The effort by the office of state Attorney General Bill … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The message and the messenger

Posted on November 11, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

O-Dub has his doubts about Nancy Pelosi, the new House Minority Leader. He thinks she won’t be as effective as Martin Frost or Harold Ford would have been because she’s sufficiently in touch with American opinion. That may be, but … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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