Tag Archives: Governor

Meet Tom Schieffer

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Real good interview by BOR’s Todd Hill with prospective Democratic candidate for Governor Tom Schieffer. I’ve said before that while I’m glad to see a Democrat with some stature take steps towards the Governor’s race, Schieffer is a big unknown … Continue reading →

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Kinky says he’s getting ready to run

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Kinky Friedman has been saying for a long time that he wants to run for Governor again, this time as a Democrat. He’s now finally getting ready to make that official. At least, that’s what he tells Gardner Selby: Friedman … Continue reading →

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Schieffer jumps in

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

We have a candidate, one not named Kinky. Former U.S. Ambassador Tom Schieffer of Fort Worth has just announced he is taking his first formal step toward seeking the Democratic nomination for governor during a Texas Independence Day press conference … Continue reading →

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Interview with State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

As I mentioned on Friday, I had the opportunity to speak with State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte. She’s the chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus (I mistakenly said “House Democratic Caucus” in my intro, but got it right after … Continue reading →

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One more PPP poll

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

PPP does the Governor’s race, general election-style. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rick Perry would both best Democrat Tom Schieffer in a potential gubernatorial face off next year, although the race has some potential to be competitive if the current Governor … Continue reading →

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KBH leads Perry in early poll

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Last week, the polling firm Public Policy Polling asked the readers of its blog which state they should do next. The readers, with a little help from us bloggers, picked Texas. PPP has the results of its first poll up … Continue reading →

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The case for Van de Putte

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Robert Ryland makes his case for a gubernatorial run by Sen. Leticia Van de Putte. Go check it out and see what you think. That Facebook group is up over 300 members in less than two days, by the way. … Continue reading →

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Van de Putte profile

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Really nice article in the SA Current about San Antonio’s Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic caucus leader and a rising national star who had a pretty busy year in 2008 and may be headed for bigger things next … Continue reading →

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Poll Texas

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Public Policy Polling is doing a poll of a different kind – they’ve got an online poll up asking their readers where their next poll should be. One of the three choices is Texas – Senate and Governor – for … Continue reading →

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More on Schieffer

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Still not sure what I think about potential Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Schieffer, but at least as long as he’s out there at least there will be someone who can provide some counterweight to the Rick ‘N’ Kay Show. Although … Continue reading →

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Will we get a piece of the stimulus?

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Maybe, maybe not. Many states, running short of cash, may jump at the chance to spend federal stimulus money. In Texas, though, the executive and legislative branches may not jump in unison. Several Democrats and even a few Republicans are … Continue reading →

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More big bucks for Bill White

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Bill White has set a brisk early pace for his Senate fundraising so far. He shows no signs of slowing down as yet. Houston Mayor Bill White’s consultant says White has raised $1.4 million since he declared plans to run … Continue reading →

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Don’t fear a fight with KBH

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I want to take a minute to recommend Karl-Thomas’ analysis of the Governor’s race, and why Democrats seem to be working towards a self-fulfilling prophecy of Kay Bailey Hutchison’s inevitability and unbeatableness. I’ve talked about some of this stuff before, … Continue reading →

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It’s 2009 and we’re still arguing about CHIP

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

It’s hard for me to believe that after all this time, and after all of the candidates who’ve lost elections over it, that the Children’s Health Insurance Program, a/k/a CHIP, still has dedicated opponents. It’s especially hard for me to … Continue reading →

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Kay and Rick, Rick and Kay

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

So Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rick Perry were rallying supporters yesterday for the primary they’ll eventually have for Governor, which I’m already sick to death of since it seems like it’s been going on since 2005. It’s a whole lot … Continue reading →

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Cisneros for Governor?

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Last week, Harvery Kronberg posted an anonymous analysis of former San Antonio Mayor and Clinton cabinet member Henry Cisneros as a Democratic candidate for Governor in 2010. I’ve put a copy of it here (rich-text format document) for ease of … Continue reading →

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Kay and Rick on the money

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Well, there was never any doubt that they’d be swimming in cash. U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison moved nearly $8 million into her state campaign finance account last year — a high-stakes signal that she is committed to running for … Continue reading →

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Waiting for KBH, the saga continues

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Could someone please inform Brownsox that while it is certainly possible that Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison may resign this year and thus set up a special election for her seat in May of 2010, it’s rather an overbid to say … Continue reading →

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The Nation on the state of the state

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’ll recommend this Nation article about the resurgence of the Democratic Party in Texas. It’s cool to see people you know get quoted in a story like that, which is a good if somewhat rah-rah overview of the state of … Continue reading →

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Another Lyceum poll

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Those Texas Lyceum folks have been busy lately, first with their Senate poll, and now with an early peek at the 2010 Governor’s race. Robert Black, spokesman for [Governor Rick Perry], dismissed the Texas Lyceum Poll results, saying, “Any poll … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Once again, why is Kinky Friedman still in my newspaper?

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Oh, good grief. Haven’t we read this before? Musician and author Kinky Friedman still wants to be governor of Texas and says he’ll run in 2010 as a Democrat — if he can raise enough money. Friedman, in a phone … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Perry says again that he’s running again

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

From last week: For those who didn’t hear — or believe — him the first time, Gov. Perry said again today that he is running for reelection in 2010. He told reporters at a public event in Fredericksburg that he … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Waiting for KBH: The next generation

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

And so the mind games begin anew. Evan Smith receives an email from a “Republican insider well-entrenched at the Capitol but not particularly close to Rick Perry” who insists Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison will not run for Governor in 2010; … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on the Perry 2010 plan

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

PoliTex has some follow-up comments from Rick Perry after his surprise re-election announcement from yesterday. [Perry] didn’t seem to see the big deal [over the timing of his announcement]. “I just got asked,” Perry said. “After a while, as people … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The thirty-nine percent solution

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

To shamelessly steal PDiddie‘s title, Governor Perry today told the Republican Governor’s Association that he wants four mofo years. Gov. Rick Perry, after speaking Thursday at a forum held by the Republican Governor’s Association, told reporters that he plans on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why is Kinky Friedman still in my newspaper?

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Oh good Lord, are we going to be subjected to this same story every time he opens his mouth near a reporter? Kinky Friedman is considering entering the campaign for Texas governor in 2010 as a Democrat. Friedman said the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Don’t do us any favors

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Thanks, but no thanks. Kinky Friedman might run again for governor in 2010, conceivably as a Democrat. “I’m open to running,” Friedman said Wednesday before cautioning that he won’t settle plans until after the 2008 elections. “Had I run as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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