Daily Archives: October 19, 2008

A little late night viewing

Here’s a few campaign ads running locally, beneath the fold. A lot of these run on cable in select areas only. See what you think. Continue reading

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Endorsement watch: Colin Powell

It had been rumored for months, but today it happened: Former Secretary of State for President Bush Colin Powell has endorsed Barack Obama. “I think he is a transformational figure, he is a new generation coming onto the world stage, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Weekend link dump for October 19

Early voting begins tomorrow. A big celebration of that is going on at Discovery Green today. And now we dump a few links. Centenarian nuns for Obama! And rednecks and bassets, too. Oh, Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! I said, turn that … Continue reading Continue reading

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Endorsement watch: Once in a lifetime

For the first time in my life, the Houston Chronicle endorses a Democrat for President. After carefully observing the Democratic and Republican nominees in drawn-out primary struggles as well as in the general campaign, including three debates, the Chronicle strongly … Continue reading Continue reading

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The continuing Republican pie fight in SD17

I was going to write something about the latest outbreak of Republican-on-Republican violence in the SD17 special election, as told by Gary Polland and Robert Miller (see beneath the fold), but frankly I don’t think I can do any better … Continue reading Continue reading

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The term limit battle in San Antonio

There was a debate over the referendum to modify the term limits ordinance in San Antonio last week. Voter turnout has fallen since term limits were enacted in San Antonio, as have the number of individuals who enter City Council … Continue reading Continue reading

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