Monthly Archives: November 2009

More on that KHOU poll

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

If you say so. Once considered a front-runner, support for Houston City Council member Peter Brown appears to be slipping in independent polling data released to 11 News. Rice University professor Bob Stein, who conducted earlier polls for KHOU-TV and … Continue reading →

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Bikers for Roy

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Mere words cannot adequately express the awesomeness of this: So you better vote for Roy, unless you want bikers to invade your neighborhood and point their fingers at you in a vaguely menacing fashion. Or something like that. Many thanks … Continue reading →

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The NYT on Parker and the Mayor’s race

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Our Mayor’s race is getting some national attention, as the New York Times gives it a writeup, with a primary focus on Annise Parker. Greg goes over the basics, so I’ll leave that to him, and I’ll just make note … Continue reading →

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Comparing Controller’s races

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

In 2009, we have a Controller’s race that features an At Large Council member, a Council member from a high-turnout, mostly white district, and Council member from a low-turnout, mostly non-white district. In 2003, we had a Controller’s race that … Continue reading →

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