Daily Archives: September 24, 2006

Get well soon, Molly!

Molly Ivins, still kicking ass and having fun. Sitting at the dining room table in her ranch-style home, still wearing the black velvet hat and matching black pants she wore to Richards’ service, Ivins is reminded that cancer is not … Continue reading Continue reading

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No action on cash gifts

From Friday, the toothless Texas Ethics Commission took a pass on ruling whether or not bags of cash given as gifts to state officials need to be fully disclosed. Seven of the eight commissioners present at their regular meeting agreed … Continue reading Continue reading

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The persona problem

Neil makes an observation about Sen. George Allen and the recent news of his real heritage, and draws more of a parallel than he thinks to the Texas gubernatorial race. Ever since Mark Schmitt first told me about him, George … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Election 2006 | 3 Comments