Monthly Archives: October 2006

Like Muse, I voted yesterday. I blogged a bit about it at Kuff’s World. Who here votes early, and who doesn’t? BOR is following the early result totals in various counties. I think turnout will actually slightly exceed 2002, but … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Just a reminder that the debate between Sherrie Matula and Rep. John Davis for HD129 is today at 7 PM at UH-Clear Lake. Houston Dems has the directions. And don’t miss the after debate party, either. Continue reading →

Here’s a press release from the Bob Smither campaign: SUGAR LAND, TEXAS – Bob Smither, the Libertarian candidate for Congressional District 22, announced that former Republican Congressman Bob Barr will keynote an upcoming campaign rally. Barr is best known for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Houtopia has the best news I’ve heard this week. Word is, the Dallas Morning News will report tomorrow on a statewide poll conducted by Brian Epstein for Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. The poll will show Rick Perry is in deep … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Chron has a nice article (front page, even) on the recent rise of the Chris Bell campaign, which has had its share of tough times along the way. How bad did it get? Democratic leaders and financial donors dodged … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Shirley Cato, the widow of former Harris County Treasurer Jack Cato, that is. She wrote a check for $250 to Richard Garcia‘s campaign. You can see it here. Just so you know. Continue reading →

Rep. Ralph Hall attempts to clear up all those reprehensible things he said about an underage Filipino sex slave at Jack Abramoff’s behest back in 1997. He fails miserably. Thanks to TPM Muckraker for the heads up. Those of you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I know it feels like the 2006 elections have gone on forever. The end is now officially in sight as early voting begins today. Whatever else you may do this election season, nothing is more important than that. Vote, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Last week, Chris Bowers put out a call to action. Today, I am asking you to call the unopposed, or barely opposed, Democratic Representatives in your home state with more than $200,000 in their campaign bank accounts and ask them … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Poor Shelley. She’s still not coping with the fact that the only two people on the ballot for the general election are Nick Lampson and Bob Smither. Juanita has a recording of another special Shelley poll that tries to deny … Continue reading → Continue reading →

As noted before, one of the DCCC’s new Emerging Races involves CD32’s Will Pryor. I really don’t know all that much about the guy, so I’m grateful that DallasBlog has done an interview with him. Check it out. Continue reading →

It’s not a surprise that the Chron endorsed all incumbents plus Nick Lampson in the Harris County Congressional races. For better or worse, that’s exactly what I expected. The one race that for which I wasn’t fully confident of this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Take a look at this clip from a recent campaign mailer and tell me if you can see what’s missing: Here’s the full thing if you need more context, and here’s the full quote from Greg in TX22. Can’t imagine … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Via Eye on Williamson, an article about the ins and outs of ducking debates. At present, none of Austin’s congressional incumbents are planning to debate their challengers. Not Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin; not Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio; not Michael McCaul, R-Austin; … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The DCCC’s new batch of Emerging Races finally contains a couple of Texans, Shane Sklar and Will Pryor. As someone who’s been complaining quite a bit lately about the lack of national attention for our many good candidates down here, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m not exactly sure why the Chron endorsements for two noncompetitive State Senate races takes up as much space as their gubernatorial endorsement and way more than their recommendations for State House races that will actually be closely contested. Maybe … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Statesman makes the right call in endorsing Mary Beth Harrell for Congress. U.S. House District 31 Republican incumbent John Carter, a former Williamson County district judge, is running for a third term from this district that meanders from Williamson, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It’s not on YouTube yet that I know of, but you can see Diane Trautman‘s new TV ad, now running on cable, here (WMV file). This is the power of support from Texas Parent PAC and the Texas Classroom Teachers … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Another day, another big endorsement for Ellen Cohen, as the Houston Police Officers Union (HPOU) gives her the nod. From the press release (Word doc): “I am humbled and honored to receive the support of the men and women who … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The plague of debate-ducking incumbents is reaching epidemic proportions. The latest contestants in the I Won’t Talk To My Constituents If My Opponent Is There sweepstakes are Joe Crabb and Mike McCaul. Here’s a press release from Diane Trautman. Dr. … Continue reading → Continue reading →