Daily Archives: August 25, 2005

More campaign announcements

Posted on August 25, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

As Greg has noted, State Rep. Joe Nixon is now officially a candidate for the open SD7 seat, joining fellow Republican Rep. Peggy Hamric in the race. I’ve got a press release from the announcement which touts Nixon’s “11-year record” … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another endorsement for Bell

Posted on August 25, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Desis for Texas, a political organization of South Asian citizens, has given a very enthusiastic endorsement to Chris Bell for Governor. It’s now mirrored on the Bell blog. Check it out. Continue reading →

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Comment spam – Future dirty campaign trick?

Posted on August 25, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

PerryVsWorld recently got a bunch of Kinky Friedman-flavored comment spam. I’m sure it’s just a fluke, but the thought has occurred to me that this sort of thing could be a tempting dirty trick for some upcoming Karl Rove wannabe. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Thumbs down for Perry’s decree

Posted on August 25, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Govenor Perry may have talk radio hosts eating out of his hand, but the newspaper editorial boards continue to be unimpressed. I think we can add this Express News piece to the collection of Items To Save For Next Endorsement … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Is there an effect in these poll numbers?

Posted on August 25, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

A few days ago Daily KOS pointed to the monthly SurveyUSA Senate approval numbers, which among other things showed a slight downward trend for Kay Bailey Hutchison. The campaign for Barbara Radnofsky jumped on those numbers, pointing out that Hutchison … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Defendants added to lawsuit against TAB

Posted on August 25, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Missed this last week, but fortunately the Clean Up Texas Politics blog caught it. A lawsuit against the Texas Association of Business has been expanded to include several corporate donors, most of them insurance companies, that financed the association’s 2002 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Berke Breathed interview

Posted on August 25, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Wonder what Berkeley Breathed had on his mind while doing those Opus-in-jail-for-protecting-his-source comics? Find out in this brief interview. Via The Stakeholder. Continue reading →

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