Daily Archives: June 2, 2004

Berman piece hits Texas papers

Posted on June 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The op-ed by UT law prof Mitchell Berman, which was originally printed in the LA Times, ran today in the Statesman. I’m glad to see it get some airtime in Texas and hope it spawns some debate. In related news, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Max Sandlin interview

Posted on June 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

My Texas Tuesdays colleage Gary Beason has a nice interview with Rep. Max Sandlin up on the TT site. Check it out. If nothing else, this ought to impress you about Sandlin: Chili Pepper Magazine called you the “Zestiest Legislator.” … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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How cozy is that?

Posted on June 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Remember when it was revealed that the state government threw a quarter million bucks at a Las Vegas consulting firm so it could draw up some custom slot machine legislation? Turns out that the point man for that firm is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The cool parents

Posted on June 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Something for me to strive for as I enter fatherhood (real soon now). It is not always a rosy path through adolescence for these mothers and daughters, but there is an upbeat teen spirit wafting through their lives that smells … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Crawford Mayor backs Kerry

Posted on June 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Just for the record, not everyone in Crawford, home of the Bush ranch, is a Bush backer. The Mayor of Crawford, for example. Crawford may be the heart of Bush country, but the town’s mayor says John Kerry is the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Steal this idea

Posted on June 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Morat says: For the record, I think Texas Tuesdays is a great resource to those of us living in Texas, and hope similar sites spring up for the other 49 states. Nothing beats an informed electorate. Nothing would please me … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Herseth wins

Posted on June 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations to Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth for her victory in the South Dakota special election last night. Turned out to be a close race, meaning that loser Larry Diedrich’s weird statement about moral victories will either be taken as vindication or … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Chet Edwards wrapup

Posted on June 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Props to Byron for doing such a great job with yesterday’s Texas Tuesday posts on Rep. Chet Edwards, and thanks to all the bloggers who participated. Special thanks to Richard Morrison for giving back to the effort with a blog … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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