Daily Archives: October 18, 2004

New anti-DeLay ad

Posted on October 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

A 501(c) group called Campaign Money Watch is raising money to run an anti-Tom DeLay ad in CD22. You can view the ad here, and if you like it, you can help them put it on the air. Obviously, there’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Supremes order redistricting review

Posted on October 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

It ain’t over yet. The Supreme Court handed Democrats a victory Monday, ordering a lower court to reconsider a Texas redistricting plan that could give Republicans six more seats and a firmer hold on their majority in the House. The … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: District Attorney

Posted on October 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron gets it right in endorsing Reggie McKamie for District Attorney as I hoped they would. This race is a big deal in Harris County. If you’re like me, living in uncompetitive Congressional and State House districts, it’s the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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An interview with Michael Fjetland

Posted on October 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Michael Fjetland is running as an independent in the CD22 race against Tom DeLay. He’s run against DeLay twice before, both times in Republican primaries, garnering 16% of the vote in 2000 and 20% in 2002. I don’t think there’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting begins today

Posted on October 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

As of 7 AM this morning, the election has officially begun in Harris County and elsewhere. Early voting begins today and runs through next Friday, October 29. You can find all of the early voting locations here, you can verify … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Big Xu

Posted on October 18, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I know every right-thinking person is enraptured by the baseball playoffs at this time, but I want to note that I’ve enjoyed the Chron’s coverage of the Houston Rockets’ trip to China for two exhibition games against the Kings. This … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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