Daily Archives: February 17, 2004

Chandler wins, Sadler trailing

Posted on February 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The great news is that Ben Chandler has won KY 6 by a decisive margin, 55-43 (with 2% going Libertarian) over Alice Forgy Kerr. Josh Marshall has a pointer to an AP story on the result. The DCCC is elated, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More heat on Craddick

Posted on February 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

In the wake of yesterday’s NYT article on the yearlong investigation into the Texans for a Republican Majority PAC, the Statesman reports that the evidence is mounting against the speaker. The depth of Craddick’s involvement is surprising because he has … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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AstroTurf maker to file for bankruptcy

Posted on February 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

This is sad news. Southwest Recreational Industries Inc., the Leander-based maker of legendary sports field surface AstroTurf, has filed for bankruptcy protection and soon will be out of business. The bankruptcy leaves projects in limbo at athletic facilities across the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More blogger candidates

Posted on February 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Several people in the comments to this Kos post about Mary Beth’s candidacy mention that they are now or have been candidates for office, including my friend and neighbor Rob Humenik, who aspires to be a Democratic precinct chair. (Consider … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why the A-Rod trade was bad for the Rangers

Posted on February 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

It’s interesting to read the reaction to the A-Rod deal in the Dallas press. While these guys all more or less seem to grasp that Tom Hicks is an idiot, they don’t quite get why he’s an idiot. Kevin Blackistone: … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Case in point

Posted on February 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

There are days when I wake up and wonder if I’ve blogged it all. I ask myself whether I can bring the snark one more time. Is that all there is? Is this the day that my muse abandons me? … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Elections today

Posted on February 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Well, today we find out if Ben Chandler and the money he raised through blog ads is The Wave of the Future and An Ominous Portent For President Bush or just another pipe dream that couldn’t abide the light of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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