Daily Archives: September 11, 2008

Ike equals Rita, or Alicia?

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

So the track for Ike has shifted eastward once again, and it’s now headed towards Galveston. SciGuy presents two possible scenarios. 1. Hurricane Alicia-redux, with a stronger surge. This scenario is most likely if the official forecast of a 120-mph … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ike is coming

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Dammit. Hurricane Ike’s turn toward the Houston area spurred emergency officials this morning to call for a mandatory evacuation of residents in areas that will be subject to a massive storm surge. Harris County Judge Ed Emmett called for mandatory … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate Q&A: Steven Kirkland

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Note: This entry is part of a series of written Q&As with judicial candidates who will be on the ballot in Harris County. I am also doing recorded interviews with non-judicial candidates. 1. Who are you, and what are you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Huffman’s poll

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

BOR and QR report on an internal poll done by the Joan Huffman campaign for SD17. I happen to have the press release about the poll, so let me quote the relevant bits: The Joan Huffman Campaign released today internal … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Timing is everything

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Funny how these things work out, isn’t it? Three Republican jurists in Harris County resigned at the end of August, just late enough so that their successors will be chosen by the governor and not the voters. To Gerry Birnberg, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Paul 2008, Nader 2000?

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Ron Paul says to his followers “Never give up, never surrender”. Ron Paul, the libertarian-leaning, Houston-area congressman who waged a feisty Republican primary campaign for president, is expected today to urge supporters to reject the two major party candidates and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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