Daily Archives: December 8, 2003

An interview with Richard Morrison

Posted on December 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

I had the chance recently to sit down with Richard Morrison, who will be running against Tom DeLay in the 22nd Congressional District if the old map remains in place. I have a good feeling about him as a person … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Westar indictment

Posted on December 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Two top executives from the Kansas-based utility Westar have been charged with a variety of crimes related to looting the company’s coffers. Nowhere in the story does it mention Westar’s donations to various Tom DeLay-operated political action committees, donations that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why White won

Posted on December 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

John Williams has a good analysis of Bill White’s mayoral victory, which he attributes to good planning, hard work, and of course, money. Williams correctly notes that the latter is an ingredient to success but by no means a guarantee: … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Pandagon list

Posted on December 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

The 20 Most Annoying Conservatives of 2003, now with graphics and gratuitous Futurama references. Four stars. Chuck Bob sez “check it out”. Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, in a sport that does feature a playoff…

Posted on December 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations to the Trinity University men’s soccer team for winning their first national championship! They had a tough road to the title but came through in style. Talent and attitude helped Trinity win its first Division III national championship last … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Let the BCS bashing begin

Posted on December 8, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Everyone takes their shots at the BCS today, from Dennis Dodd and Ivan Maisel to King Kaufman and John Lopez. I don’t think the problem here is strength of schedule, though Kaufman makes a great point about how a team … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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