Daily Archives: August 12, 2003

David Beckwith

Is David Beckwith, spokesman for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, a loose cannon? Given some of the things he’s said since the Democratic walkout, I wonder if his boss keeps much of a rein on him. He’s got all of the … Continue reading Continue reading

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More fair and balanced than you deserve

As you can see above, I’ve jumped on the Fair and Balanced bandwagon in support of Al Franken, who is being sued by Fox News Network because his latest book is called “Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: … Continue reading Continue reading

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Ruling roundup

Democrats are rejoicing and Republicans regrouping after the State Supreme Court refused to issue a writ of mandamus that would have compelled the boycotting Senators to return to Austin. Chron coverage is here, Statesman is here, and Express-News is here. … Continue reading Continue reading

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He’s (about to be) baaaaack…

The Baseball Prospectus has an exclusive report which says that Pete Rose has reached an agreement with Major League Baseball that will allow him to come back in 2004 and includes no admission of wrongdoing by Rose. I am in … Continue reading Continue reading

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