Daily Archives: October 7, 2003

“If you’re going to act like Mexicans, you will be treated like Mexicans”

If this story is really true, it’s pretty shocking, even after all that’s occurred so far. San Antonio Sen. Leticia Van de Putte says that on Sept. 18, shortly after the Democrats returned from their 45-day exile in New Mexico, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Debate and attack

I did not catch last night’s mayoral debate, but like Beldar I’m a bit disappointed that neither Sylvester Turner nor Bill White gave definitive answers to the questions about their role in the Brenda Flores contretemps. I tend to agree … Continue reading Continue reading

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And they’re off

Can I just say now how glad I will be to never hear the words California recall election again? I have no guess who will win, and frankly I’m finding it hard to care. Unfortunately, I suspect the only outcome … Continue reading Continue reading

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Look, honey! It’s the Hammer!

You know that redistricting negotiations have really fallen down when Tom DeLay swoops in to try and get a deal brokered. “I’m a Texan trying to get things done,” said DeLay, R-Sugar Land, as he spent hours engaged in cross-rotunda … Continue reading Continue reading

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