Daily Archives: June 15, 2005

DemocracyFest

Regretfully, I will not be able to make it to DemocracyFest this weekend in Austin due to other commitments. Looks like there will be a lot of interesting stuff going on, and I personally always enjoy a little networking opportunity, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Phil Jackson 2.0

So I guess we’ll find out if Phil Jackson can coach a team that isn’t already playoff caliber. To be honest, I kind of think he will make a difference, though how much of that will be due to Kobe … Continue reading Continue reading

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More on the new Metro plan

There’s more coverage today of the new Metro plan. I’m kind of amused by the calls, in the article and elsewhere for a do-over vote on the issue, if only because it would put John “Bill White is da man!” … Continue reading Continue reading

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It’s semi-official: Strayhorn to run for Governor

Thus sayeth the Quorum Report: Reliable sources tell QR that Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn will announce her candidacy for the Republican nomination as Governor this Saturday. We have not yet received direct confirmation from her campaign office but have enough … Continue reading Continue reading

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A laundry list from Cap Inside

Capitol Inside has a big overview of many potential state house races, some of which we’re now familiar with and some of which are new to me. Here’s the meat of it, with some comments at the end: Dallas Democrat … Continue reading Continue reading

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Meet Janette Sexton

I mentioned before that I recently had the pleasure of meeting Janette Sexton, who is running to unseat Robert Talton in HD144. I asked her to write a short introductory piece about herself for my audience, and I present it … Continue reading Continue reading

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