Daily Archives: September 20, 2006

More support for finishing the Bromwich investigation

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I rather suspected yesterday upon reading the story of funding for the Bromwich investigation into the HPD Crime Lab that there’d be more support for the probe forthcoming. Sure enough, here it is. At Tuesday’s council meeting, six of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It’s not cash, it’s currency

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

For absurdist theater, it’s hard to top the Texas Ethics Commission, which is set to approve a draft ruling that says gifts of cash to politicians need not be quantified, but can simply say “currency” and be aceptable. “If the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Mark McDavid

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Still working my way through the Harris County State Rep candidates. Today’s interview is with Mark McDavid, who is running for State Rep in HD138 against two-term incumbent Dwayne Bohac. HD138 was one of three Democratic seats that was targeted … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One poll, two views

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

By now you’ve probably heard about the latest SurveyUSA governor’s poll, which is the third one this month to put Rick Perry in the danger zone of 35% support or less. It also continues the positive trend for Chris Bell, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sharon Keller: Still a rotten judge

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

You know, if I wanted to create a parody of a judge who doesn’t grasp the basic concept of “innocence”, I don’t think I could do better than Judge Sharon Keller. Only problem is that she’s so far out there, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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ParentPAC endorses Allen Vaught

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Another day, another Texas Parent PAC endorsement. Today’s lucky winner is Dallasite Allen Vaught, who is running against Bill Keffer in HD107. This race hasn’t really been on my radar – for whatever the reason, I just haven’t heard that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Perry sued by Indiana

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

That would be Bob Perry, the granddaddy of the Swift Boaters, who was sued by the Republican Attorney General of Indiana for violating the state’s law against political robocalls. Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter filed a lawsuit yesterday against a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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