Daily Archives: October 13, 2010

Perry appropriates Emerging Tech funds on his own

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Procedures? Advisory boards? Who needs ’em? Gov. Rick Perry approved a $4.5 million award from the state’s technology fund to a company founded by a major campaign donor despite the company’s failure to win the endorsement of a regional screening … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Juvenile courts

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Three more endorsements, two of which go to Democrats: 313th Family District Court: Natalie Oakes, the Democrat, is our choice to fill this open bench. 314th Family District Court: David Longoria, the Democratic challenger, would bring a wealth of life … Continue reading →

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Interview with Linda Chavez-Thompson

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Next up is Linda Chavez-Thompson, the dynamic Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Let me quote from her official bio, for those of you who have not heard her story: Linda Chavez-Thompson knows the meaning of sacrifice and the importance of … Continue reading →

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Forget about generic polls

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Trib has had a few stories lately about legislative horse races. There’s one point in this piece about House Democratic freshmen trying to win re-election that stood out to me and deserves some fleshing out. As in any close … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Criminal district courts

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron did its endorsements for the criminal district courts in two parts. In part one, three of the eight recommended candidates are Democrats: 182nd Criminal District Court: The best choice for this court is Brandon Dudley, the Democratic challenger, … Continue reading →

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The long ballot

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Yes, the ballot you will see this November is as long as any has ever been. But let’s not lose perspective. If it seems like that Harris County ballot you got in the mail is long, it is. Veteran election … Continue reading →

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