Glass is half-full for the libertarian candidate

MySA.com: Politics
Seventy-eight percent of the voters said they were unfamiliar with Werner.
“Let’s look at the up side,” Werner said. “Nearly one-quarter of Texans have sufficient familiarity with the Libertarian candidate for governor to have formed an opinion about him. If that’s the case, we’re certainly moving in the right direction.”
I gotta say, I just loved [...]

The Public’s Interest

We in Texas are fortunate to have a select number of private citizens dedicated to the democratic process. These individuals are willing to contribute 100,000’s of dollars to candidates to ensure that they are able to represent themselves adequately before the public. Imagine the civic commitment of such individuals!
Don’t you think it’s about time the [...]

Something Hinky about this

Perry’s health chief under fire:
Gov. Rick Perry’s health and human services chief, already under fire for problems with a major contract for welfare programs, is considering resigning from the board of a nonprofit organization that has received more than $2 million in state contracts.
Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Albert Hawkins, who joined the board [...]

Declined to Answer Yes or No

I guess San Antonio, the second largest city in Texas, doesn’t rate Rick Perry’s attention.
MySA.com: Business:
The San Antonio Express-News interviewed all the candidates except Perry, who declined a request. The Express-News also asked each to give yes or no answers to a series of questions on key business issues. Perry’s campaign provided brief statements on [...]

Vote, vote, vote

MySA.com: Complex ballot is Bexar’s largest:
With more than 80 races to be decided across Bexar County, this year’s electronic ballot will be the largest in county history — and probably one of the most complicated.
Bexar county elections department:
Enter your Zip Code or Street Name below to get a Sample Ballot and to find out where [...]

Bad debate, but good TV

Bad debate, but good TV
I watched the 2006 Texas gubernatorial debate tonight. I know it was on Friday but I don’t watch TV, I watch my dvr (like Tivo only from the local cable company) and I was just sitting down to watch the Ghost Whisperer episode I recorded on Friday and lo and behold [...]