Daily Archives: February 29, 2008

Endorsement watch: Obama and Grant

Today’s been a day of press releases touting unprecedented endorsements. First up, the Houston GLBT Political Caucus endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for President. Here’s the release (PDF): The Houston GLBT Political Caucus PAC is proud to announce its endorsement of … Continue reading Continue reading

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Polls here, polls there

The Chron says Barack Obama is leading in Texas. Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama appears to be consolidating a lead over Hillary Rodham Clinton among most constituent groups in Texas except Hispanics, according to a new tracking poll. The survey … Continue reading Continue reading

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“Garfield Minus Garfield”

This is the funniest thing I’ve seen since the demise of the Dysfunctional Family Circus. Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Turnout watch: Republicans say “Hey! Remember us?!?”

Poor dears. The party of the elephant is hoping its members don’t forget about it. Record-breaking turnout in the Democratic primary across the state is causing concerns that a significant number of Republicans may not vote in their own party’s … Continue reading Continue reading

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Last day of early voting

Today is the last day to vote early in Texas. I really don’t know why we don’t extend early voting up through Election Day – at the very least, why we don’t extend it through the weekend before; Lord knows … Continue reading Continue reading

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Lawsuit filed to overturn tort reform amendment

I will be keeping an eye on this. Former Dallas Cowboy Ron Springs, who has been in a coma since the fall after surgery to remove a cyst, is one of 11 plaintiffs challenging Texas’ medical malpractice cap in a … Continue reading Continue reading

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