Daily Archives: January 28, 2008

Last word on Louie Welch

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Retired political consultant George Strong offers his view of late former Mayor Louie Welch. It was the fall of 1985 and I was working as a political consultant for the Louie Welch for Mayor campaign against my old dear friend … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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State Sen. Kyle Janek to resign

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

This was not unexpected. Sen. Kyle Janek, R-Houston, who moved his family to Austin several months ago, will announce Tuesday that he is resigning from the Senate in mid-term on March 10. There has been speculation for several months that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Republicans in Democratic primaries

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I have written before that having a Republican voting past should not be a disqualifier for anyone who wants to run in a Democratic primary. As I said then, and will say again now, Democrats aren’t going to get anywhere … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on former Mayor Welch

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the longer obituary for former Houston Mayor Louie Welch, who passed away yesterday at the age of 89. I’m going to highlight the bits that deal with his his infamous remarks of 1985. “He was one of Houston’s finest … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate interview: State Rep. Jessica Farrar

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Note: This entry is part of a series of recorded interviews with non-judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. I am also doing written Q&As with judicial candidates. I think I’ve already made it clear that I fully support State Rep. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Notes from the voter ID hearing on Friday

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Eye on Williamson has a good roundup of media coverage from Friday’s voter ID hearings in Austin, to which I’d add this Karen Brooks post and these three Observer posts. I have two comments to add: – The partisan nature … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Grits talks criminal justice with Texas Monthly

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a nice little interview that Eileen Smith, in her civilian guise with Texas Monthly, did with Scott Henson. What do you see as the most pressing criminal justice needs facing Texas today? The criminal justice system, including every single … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Noriega in South Texas

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Rick Noriega is kicking off a barnstorming tour of South Texas today. His itinerary is here, and reprinted beneath the fold. If you’re in the area, especially if you’ve not yet met him or seen him speak, go check him … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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