Daily Archives: October 29, 2008

Me on your teevee on Tuesday

My usual modus operandi for election nights is to hit a party or two and mooch all the free food and beer I can celebrate or commiserate with my fellow Democrats in a social environment. This year will be a … Continue reading Continue reading

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Early voting: Still following the pattern

The early vote in Harris County was 66,506 yesterday, the busiest day yet. That matches the pattern from 2004, except at a higher level – the corresponding 2004 number was 46,393, and the nine-day total was 240,846 then and 443,267 … Continue reading Continue reading

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Interview with Larry Joe Doherty

For what will probably be my last interview of this cycle (there’s still a chance I’ll have one more), I bring you a conversation with Larry Joe Doherty, who is running a spirited and closely contested campaign in CD10. Larry … Continue reading Continue reading

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Endorsement watch: Skelly and Hinojosa

As expected, the Chron gives thumbs up to Michael Skelly in CD07. Michael Skelly for U.S. Representative, District 7: For a diverse range of communities stretching from the Texas Medical Center and West University Place to the far northwest suburbs … Continue reading Continue reading

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Chron overview of the Commissioners Court race

We have a rarity in Harris County politics this year – an actual Democrat-versus-Republican race for a County Commissioners Court seat. That race is for Precinct 3, where long-term incumbent Steve Radack faces Democrat Dexter Handy. Radack last had a … Continue reading Continue reading

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You won’t need to register that bike

Do you own a bicycle? If you do, you’re probably in violation of a city ordinance. Mayor Bill White breaks this law. Thousands of innocent children could be implicated. You, dear reader, may be in violation and not even know … Continue reading Continue reading

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