Daily Archives: October 26, 2004

PAC ruling overturned

Posted on October 26, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

An earlier injunction against a Republican PAC has been overturned by the Texas Supreme Court. The Texas Supreme Court today overturned a lower court ruling that had ordered a Republican political action committee to stop raising or spending corporate money … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Support a candidate near you

Posted on October 26, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve been a big booster of the DCCC here, and for good reason – they can really make the difference in a close race, and they can move quickly when opportunities arise. I’ve gotten some feedback that it would be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fifty-nine percent turnout predicted

Posted on October 26, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

To say the least, that’s pretty darned high turnout. Fifty-nine percent of the registered voters in Texas are expected to cast ballots in the Nov. 2 election, Secretary of State Geoff Connor said today. Connor’s voter turnout estimate comes from … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TXDOT on I-45 expansion

Posted on October 26, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

TXDOT is holding public meetings tonight and Thursday night regarding I-45 and light rail expansion. The Texas Department of Transportation is holding two public meetings this week to present results of a study that analyzed possibilities for expanding the North … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas Tuesdays: Charlie Stenholm

Posted on October 26, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

This is our last Texas Tuesday of the 2004 election cycle. We wrap things up today with a look at the senior Democrat of the Texas delegation, Charlie Stenholm. He may have the toughest fight of all the redistricted incumbents, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Sheriff and Tax Assessor

Posted on October 26, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

With their endorsement of the incumbents for Sheriff and Tax Assessor (both of which I predicted), the Chron closes out its recommendations for this election season. I did pretty well in guessing their picks, mainly stumbling in the State House … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Confusion over the propositions

Posted on October 26, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

A Zogby poll shows both Props 1 and 2 with more support than opposition, but that nearly half of voters in each case are undecided. According to the poll graphic, Prop 1 leads 31-24, with 45% not sure, and Prop … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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