Daily Archives: October 2, 2008

Michelle Obama wants you to register to vote

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Michelle Obama pays a visit to the MOMocrats and issues a call to anyone who is still not registered to vote to please do so before the Monday, October 6 deadline. In many states, you can register at post offices, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Mayorbob for Bradford

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

From the C.O. Bradford campaign: An endorsement from former Houston Mayor Bob Lanier. Lanier appointed Bradford police chief in 1996. He stated that he is supporting Chief Bradford and intends to vote for him because he is the best candidate … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Brimer versus Davis in court today

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Today’s the day that the efforts by Sen. Kim Brimer to effectively knock Wendy Davis off the ballot in SD10 come to an end. State Sen. Kim Brimer, R-Fort Worth, filed a lawsuit in July claiming that his opponent should … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Woodlands needs your help!

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

In these difficult times, the wants-to-be-a-city of The Woodlands is calling on its citizenry to help it through its hour of need. Citing turbulence in the financial markets, The Woodlands Township, a special district with limited governing power, is turning … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate Q&A: Kyle Carter

Posted on October 2, 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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Election Procedures and Information Following Hurricane Ike (repost)

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Posted before, now posting again as a reminder. TO: Voter Registrars, County Clerks, and Elections Administrators FROM: Ann McGeehan, Director of Elections RE: Election Procedures and Information Following Hurricane Ike The Secretary of State and her staff would like to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Nine million voters?

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

PDiddie adds on to my post about the Harris County sample ballot, and includes a numerical tidbit of interest: Harris County election officials project that 1.2 million votes will be cast here. That jibes with what I’ve been hearing all … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No texting while driving in California

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

It is now illegal to send text messages while driving in California. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a law making it illegal to read or send text messages while driving in California. The bill imposes a $20 fine for a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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