Daily Archives: August 6, 2003

…but Gary will!

Don’t look now, but Gary Coleman will be on the ballot in California’s recall election. Assembling our crackerjack campaign staff, we went to work. With Gary’s authorization, we took out nomination papers and hit the streets to collect signatures. Express … Continue reading Continue reading

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Jerry won’t run…

Jerry Springer has decided not to run for Senate in 2004. “As long as I’m doing that show, my message, no matter how sincere and no matter how heartfelt, does not get through to the people I need to reach,” … Continue reading Continue reading

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Mold!

So there’s a story in the papers today (in the Chron and in the Statesman) about allegations that Farmer’s Insurance paid off on claims for mold-related damage to State Rep. Joe Nixon’s house even though his policy didn’t cover it. … Continue reading Continue reading

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Texas joins Mega Millions lottery

After many twists and turns, Texas will be joining a multistate lottery system. It just won’t be Powerball. Texas is placing its bets on the multistate lottery Mega Millions, noted for its record-setting jackpots and 1-in-135 million odds, the Lottery … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Crawford Iconoclast

Byron has found my favorite editorials so far in the whole redistricting mess. They come from the Crawford Iconoclast, and they name New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and State Rep. Jim Dunnam as their Iconoclasts of the Week for their … Continue reading Continue reading

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