Daily Archives: February 17, 2006

I don’t even know how to title this one

The headline pretty much says it all: Candidate worked as prostitute. [Tom Malin, a Dallas Democrat who is seeking election to the Texas House] acknowledged Thursday that he once worked as a prostitute. “I’ve made mistakes in my life, and … Continue reading Continue reading

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Richmond rail meeting at METRO

The METRO meeting to discuss the Universities rail line was very well attended. Some 350 people arrived in cars, buses and light rail trains Thursday to hear 28 of them advise the Metro board on whether its planned University line … Continue reading Continue reading

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Henry Cuellar, serial Bush hugger

It wasn’t just the 2006 State of the Union address where Henry Cuellar gave President Bush some sugar. The Lone Star Project has the video evidence. Of much greater concern than that is Cuellar’s support of the Minutemen. Let me … Continue reading Continue reading

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Why Howard won

I like Philip Martin‘s postgame wrapup on the HD48 special election. Much of what he mentions is, I think, replicable in other races. And yes, Ben Bentzin’s ties to the DeLay machine certainly did him no favors. Dems will need … Continue reading Continue reading

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