Daily Archives: October 12, 2006

Endorsement watch: Two for Chet

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

There was a time when I was worried about Rep. Chet Edwards’ chances of surviving a second election in the DeLay-drawn world. He ran a great campaign against the flawed former State Rep. Arlene Wohlgemuth, successfully attacking her on local … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bring on the lobbyists!

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

With the vote on amending the city’s anti-smoking ordinance put off for a week, it’s time for the lobbyists who represent the interested parties in the debate to get to work. The American Cancer Society hired Sue Walden, a consultant … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on Wong’s phantom endorsement

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I missed this KTRK story from Tuesday about Martha Wong’s phantom endorsement, in which she claimed that some generically nice things said about her by HISD Superintendant Abe Saavedra constituted an actual statement of electoral support. Seems Martha really really … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP, Cory Lidle

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle was killed yesterday when the small plane he was piloting crashed into a highrise in Manhattan. Moments after passing above the 59th Street Bridge, Lidle’s single-engine plane disappeared from the radar. And just 13 minutes after … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Van Os whistle stop details for Houston

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

From the David Van Os campaign: Harris County Whistlestop Rally Wednesday, October 18 @ 4:00 PM Harris County Courthouse 1001 Preston Street @ Main Houston, TX 77002 Followed by a Meet and Greet Reception Chatter’s Cafe and Bistro 140 South … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Cohen-Wong debate today

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The debate at Rice University between Ellen Cohen and Martha Wong is today. (Yes, the Libertarian candidate will also be there, but let’s get real – this debate is between Cohen and Wong.) It’s at 8P in McMurtry Auditorium in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Walking the border

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Meet Jay Johnson-Castro. And with little fanfare or planning, Johnson-Castro began a quixotic trek from Laredo to Brownsville. During the next 15 days or so, he’s hoping to rally border residents and topple Washington’s plans to erect a controversial security … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fundraising watch: Thirty days out

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron reports on campaign finances for two State House races, HDs 134 and 149. Democratic incumbent Hubert Vo has nearly $52,000 available for his race against Republican Talmadge Heflin, whom he narrowly defeated in 2004. Heflin was not far … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“It tastes better when it’s free”

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’m 40 years old. I own a house and make a decent living. I haven’t been a student since Bush 41 was in the Oval Office. And yet I totally related to this comic. All I can say is that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Downtown WiFi progress report

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Dwight has spotted a WiFi access point on a downtown traffic signal, and reports that it’s intended for use by the new high-tech parking meters, which in turn will be part of the public WiFi network. Still not clear what … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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