Daily Archives: October 23, 2008

Chron overview of CD22

The Chron has a pretty good overview of the CD22 race, one of three high-profile Harris County-area Congressional races; they had an overview of the CD10 race yesterday, and proimise a CD07 overview tomorrow. I just want to highlight one … Continue reading Continue reading

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Early voting Day Three: Strong and consistent

Yet another strong day of early voting, with 43,782 ballots cast in Harris County. That’s up slightly from yesterday, and as before, more than double the total from same day in 2004. As you can see in the spreadsheet, it’s … Continue reading Continue reading

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If you’re going to say it, stand behind it

Here’s the Chron story about that ugly attack mailer in HD144. What stands out to me is the reaction by all those who are in one way or another responsible for it: The mailing is criticial of Democratic House candidate … Continue reading Continue reading

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Candidate Q&A: Mike Engelhart

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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Endorsement watch: Appeals courts

The Chron, perhaps recognizing that it needs to pick up the pace a bit, made endorsements in the six races for the First and Fourteenth District Courts of Appeals. They went with four incumbent Republicans, and two Democrats: Mary M. … Continue reading Continue reading

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Making financial disclosures public

Nice. For years the Texas Legislature has resisted calls to publish politicians’ personal financial information on the Internet. But the modern world caught up with state lawmakers today, when a fledgling watchdog group posted the disclosures online. Texas Watchdog, a … Continue reading Continue reading

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The state of beer in Texas

Nice story in the Press about the sad state of craft beer brewing in Texas. I have been drinking craft beers and visiting breweries and brewpubs all summer in an attempt to gauge the zeitgeist of Texas beer culture. When … Continue reading Continue reading

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