2008 elections
Help Put Rick Noriega Over the Top
Texans love to vote so here is a chance to go vote for Rick Noriega before the November general election.
Sen. Barbara Boxer’s PAC has kicked off their 2008 “Choose a Challenger” contest. The voting goes through midnight tonight.
Please go and vote for Rick Noriega if you have not done so already. The exposure and help Rick will receive from winning this and the email support from Sen. Boxer are incredible. Currently Rick is leading and we want to
keep it that way. Please forward this to any and all Texas Democrats.
*Which Challenger should the PAC for a Change community help in 2008?*PAC for a Change is kicking off our 2008 “Choose a Challenger” contest –- an opportunity for you and our entire online community to decide which
Democratic Senate Challenger our PAC will support next. The winner of our online contest will be featured in a fundraising email to our PAC for a
Change community, potentially adding *tens of thousands of dollars to his or her campaign war chest this fall — going a long way towards helping us build a stronger progressive Senate majority in 2009 and beyond. *Fill out the ballot below to vote in our “Choose a Challenger” contest
before the June 25th deadline!
Let’s show Rick some of that famous Texas grassroots support!!!
You can also make a donation to Rick’s campaign and send Rick to DC as the next Texas Senator.
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Who is The Most Endangered Republican in the Texas House of Representatives?
Who is The Most Endangered Republican in the Texas House of Representatives? Watch the video below, and see if you can tell us. If you can’t, stay tuned. There will be more videos to follow this week, and we’ll ultimately reveal his identity on Wednesday.
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Who is The Most Endangered Republican in the Texas House of Representatives?
Who is The Most Endangered Republican in the Texas House of Representatives? Watch the video below, and see if you can tell us. If you can’t, stay tuned. There will be more videos to follow this week, and we’ll ultimately reveal his identity on Wednesday.
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Here’s a Hint To All The National Delegate Hopefuls
It is June 5th and the parties for the Texas State Convention start tonight!!! All the National Delegate Hopefuls better bring their credit cards and start buying drinks. My preference is Absolute and tonic- single shot- tall glass.
I have received emails, letters, calls, handouts and even some neat gifts. Now I want BOOZE!!!
Here are just a couple of the places you can find me tonight:
The Third Biennial Blogger’s Caucus
DATE: Thursday, June 5, 2008
TIME: 8:30pm-12:00am
LOCATION: The Cedar Door, 201 Brazos St.
Come and have a drink with the best and brightest from the Texas Blogosphere. Meet your favorite bloggers!
Turn Texas Blue Obama Party
Texas Democratic State Convention
June 5th
Club de Ville
900 Red River
Austin, TX
8 P.M. until Midnight
RSVP: TexansForObama.com/party
DJ DOJO and Crew
Live Screen Printing by Billy Bishop
All Obama delegates, alternates, supporters and friends of supporters are welcome. It’s going to be great fun!
So if you want my vote, liquor me up. LOL
You can also buy me cigarettes and so there is no confusion, here is what brand I smoke.
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Things Are Heating Up In Texas
We will be taking Texas back in 2008. One of the people who is currently leading the charge is Larry Joe Doherty. Larry Joe won the March primary and has been busy every since meeting people and getting the message out. Well, it seems people are starting to take notice.
A new IRV Poll shows Larry Joe with in 5.4% of McCall.
For the 2008 race, in polling on June 2, 528 likely voters gave McCaul a 5.4% lead over Democratic challenger Larry Joe Doherty. McCaul received 51.7% to Doherty’s 46.3%, with 2.0% undecided.
TX-10 is described as a ‘barbell district’ due to having a large chunk of the district in Travis County (Austin), a large chunk in Harris County (Houston) and a thin strip of highway frontage in between. In 2006, Harris went 71-26 for McCaul and Travis went 56-38 for Ankrum. In this poll, McCaul takes Harris 63-33 and Doherty takes Travis by the same 63-33. Travis is the slightly larger end of the TX-10 barbell, but the ‘bar’ in between went 70-30 for McCaul, resulting in a McCaul lead.
Here is a race Texans can sink their teeth into and help get a Democrat in the US Congress. We need better representation in Washington. Larry Joe can win if we help!!!
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Will Republicans Return Rev. Hagee Hate Money?
John McCain was quick(well sort of) to throw Rev Hagee under the Straight Talk Express but I wonder just how fast he plans to send back the money he took from him?
The Straight Talk Express has had to move to fund raisers featuring old Shrub from fancy locations like the Phoenix Convention Center and a Hotel Ballroom in Utah to private homes since they couldn’t sell enough tickets to guarantee more attendees than protesters, John might be a little strapped for cash. We all know the fund raising gimmick in Florida last year didn’t work.
I wonder how many of these other fine upstanding Republicans will return Rev. Hate- oops Hagee’s hate money to him. You know John Cornyn is always talking about how much he cares about Veterans but always seems to come out smelling like a cow pie when the truth is known. Now of course old Box Turtle has been mighty quiet about Rev. Hagee.
It seems like Texans have a clear choice. They can either vote for two losers who will take hate money from Hagee or we can elect Democrats who actually care about Texas and Texans. I know I’m voting for Rick Noriega for TX-US Senate as well as whoever gets the Democratic Nomination for President.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )HD-32 Todd Hunter(R) Just Your Average Lying Chicken Hawk
I am always baffled(not really) but the sheer audacity of the Republicans running for office. They seem to think that insulting Texans intelligence is the way to get elected but I think that ship has sailed. Texans have seen what a Republican controlled Ledge actually does for Texans. NOTHING!!!
Todd Hunter is yet another one who thinks that Texans are too stupid to research his statements and recognize his bull shit.
HD-32: Todd Hunter fails Memorial Day
During their first head-to-head debate, the two were asked by an audience member whether they would make their tax records available to the media. Garcia immediately committed to unconditionally releasing the tax records. In a bizarre answer captured on video, an indignant Hunter snarled “you won’t get my wife’s” (reminiscent of Garcia’s last opponent and Hunter’s supporter Gene Seaman and his hiding of a luxury Town Lake condo kept in his wife’s name but paid for with campaign contributions), and then made the release of his own tax returns conditional on Rep. Garcia releasing his military records.
I would love old Chicken Hawk Todd to explain what Rep. Juan Garcia’s military records have to do with Todd’s tax records. Listen closely at the end as Rep Garcia ask Todd if he has any military records to release. The answer of course: “You know I don’t”.
Let’s thank the Red Sate over at Texas Kaos for catching this one.
So Toddy, if you never served in the military why would you want Rep. Garcia’s records? I guess you want to live vicariously.
Now while we are on Toddy’s special moments, lets talk about this big whopper.
Over at the Caller-Times, a small but important line states:
“Hunter became a lobbyist after leaving the Legislature, with clients including the city of Corpus Christi — which he represented for free, his campaign said — and the insurance industry. He said he has no fear of lobbyists exerting undue influence on him.”
But you know when you check on line old Toddy was paid $250,00 by city of Corpus from 1998 through 2000. The proof is in the state’s own ethics filings. Click on any of the links (1998, 1999, 2000) and scroll down to “Hunter, Todd”. You know I never knew working for free paid so damn much.
I want to thank Matt Glazer over at Burnt Orange Report for catching this whopper.
The good people of of Texas House District 32 are lucky to have a Representative like Juan Garcia in the Ledge. Rep. Garcia is honest and works to take care of all Texans and doesn’t resort to these type of childish games or lies to get elected.
John Cornyn Loves Our Troops or Does He?
Sen. John Cornyn announced last week that he will sponsor a bill to make sure our troops are able to vote in elections and their mail in ballots will be sent to them and returned in a timely manor. He is also proud of the fact that he has never voted against a funding bill for the Iraq War. What he fails to say is how many times he has voted against funding for American Veterans.
CORNYN LETTING VETERANS DOWN 19 TIMES
FACT SHEET
#1
March 2003: Against $1 Billion for Veterans
On Mar. 21, 2003, the Senate REJECTED (49-51) the Dorgan amendment (#385) to S Con Res 23, which increased funding for discretionary programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs by $1.02 million. (Roll Call 74, 2003)
John Cornyn: NAY
#2
March 2003: Against Health Care Benefits for National Guard
On Mar. 25, 2003, the Senate REJECTED (46-51) the Lincoln amendment to S Con Res 23, which gave health care benefits to National Guard members while not on duty. (Roll Call 81, 2003)
John Cornyn: NAY
#3
March 2004: Against $2.7 Billion Increase in Veterans’ Health Care
On Mar. 9, 2004, the Senate REJECTED (44-53) the Daschle amendment (#2,710) to S Con Res 95, which created a reserve fund to allow for an increase in Veterans’ medical care by $2.7 billion and lowered the national debt by reducing the President’s tax breaks for taxpayers with incomes in excess of $1 million a year. (Roll Call 34, 2004)
John Cornyn: NAY
#4
March 2004: Against $1.8 Billion Increase in Veterans’ Medical Care
On Mar. 10, 2004, the Senate REJECTED (46-51) the Nelson amendment (#2,745) to S Con Res 95, which created a reserve fund to allow for an increase in Veterans’ medical care by $1.8 billion by eliminating abusive tax loopholes. (Roll Call 40, 2004)
John Cornyn: NAY
#5
June 2004: Against Expanding Health Care Benefits for National Guard
On Jun. 2, 2004, the Senate PASSED (70-25) the Graham amendment (#3,258) to S 2400, regarding TRI-CARE health care for National Guard and Reserves. (Roll Call 105, 2004)
John Cornyn: NAY
#6
June 2004: Against Increasing Medical Eligibility for Veterans
On Jun. 23, 2004, the Senate FAILED (49-48) to waive points of order on the Daschle amendment (#3,409) to S 2400, which increased the number of veterans eligible for medical benefits by 40 percent. (Roll Call 145, 2004)
John Cornyn: NAY
#7
March 2005: Against Increasing Veterans Medical Care
On Mar. 16, 2005, the Senate REJECTED (47-53) the Akaka amendment (#149) to S Con Res 18, which increased veterans medical care by $2.8 billion in 2006. (Roll Call 55, 2005)
John Cornyn: NAY
#8
April 2005: Against $1.975 Billion for Medical Care for Veterans
On Apr. 12, 2005, the Senate FAILED (46-54) to waive points of order on the Murray amendment (#344) to HR 1268, which provided $1.975 billion for medical care for veterans. (Roll Call 89, 2005)
John Cornyn: NAY
#9
April 2005: Against Increasing Military Death Gratuity
On Apr. 13, 2005, the Senate FAILED (25-75) to table the Kerry amendment (#334) to HR 1268, which increased the military death gratuity to $100,000. (Roll Call 92, 2005)
John Cornyn: AYE
#10
September 2005: Against Increasing Funding for Vet Counseling Service
On Sep. 22, 2005, the Senate REJECTED (48-50) the Akaka amendment (#1,852) to HR 2528, which provided an additional $10 million for the Readjustment Counseling Service. (Roll Call 242, 2005)
John Cornyn: NAY
#11
October 2005: Against Ensuring Health Care for Veterans
On Oct. 5, 2005, the Senate FAILED (48-51) to waive points of order on the Stabenow amendment (#1,937) to HR 2863, which ensured that future funding for health care for former members of the Armed Forces takes into account changes in population and inflation. (Roll Call 251, 2005)
John Cornyn: NAY
#12
November 2005: Against Increased Funding for VA Mental Health
On Nov. 17, 2005, the Senate FAILED (43-55) to waive points of order on the Boxer amendment (#2,634) to S 2020, which provided an additional $500 million to be used for readjustment counseling and related mental health services for veterans. (Roll Call 343, 2005)
John Cornyn: NAY
#13
February 2006: For Tax Cuts over Veterans Health Care
On Feb. 2, 2006, the Senate FAILED (44-53) to waive points of order on the Dodd amendment (#2,735) to HR 4297, which made it a priority to support the health needs of our veterans and military personnel and make tax rates fairer for all Americans. (Roll Call 7, 2006)
John Cornyn: NAY
#14
February 2006: Against Limiting Tax Cuts to Pay for VA Health Care
On Feb. 13, 2006, the Senate REJECTED (40-53) the Dodd motion to instruct conferees on HR 4297, which limited capital gains and dividend benefits to pay for veteran’s benefits. (Roll Call 15, 2006)
John Cornyn: NAY
#15
March 2006: Against $1.5 Billion Increase in VA Medical Services
On Mar. 14, 2006, the Senate REJECTED (46-54) the Akaka amendment (#3,007) to S Con Res 83, which increased veterans medical services funding by $1.5 billion. (Roll Call 41, 2006)
John Cornyn: NAY
#16
March 2006: For Tripling Health Care Fees for Military Retirees
On Mar. 16, 2006, the Senate REJECTED (46-53) the Kerry amendment (#3,143) to S Con Res 83, which eliminated a tripling of fees for veterans in the TRICARE health care program. (Roll Call 67, 2006)
John Cornyn: NAY
#17
March 2006: Against Assured Funding for Veterans
On Mar. 16, 2006, the Senate REJECTED (46-54) the Stabenow amendment (#3,141) to S Con Res 83, which provided an assured stream of funding for veterans’ health care. (Roll Call 63, 2006)
John Cornyn: NAY
#18
May 2006: Against $20 Million for Medical Facilities for Veterans
On May 4, 2006, the Senate REJECTED (39-59) the Thune amendment (#3,704) to HR 4939, which provided $20 million for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Medical Facilities. (Roll Call 111, 2006)
John Cornyn: AYE
#19
March 2007: Against 2007 Iraq-Veteran’s Health Care Spending Bill
On Mar. 29, 2007, the Senate PASSED (51-47) HR 1591, the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health, and Iraq Accountability Act. The bill contained money for war spending and veterans’ health care.
(Roll Call 126, 2007)
John Cornyn: NAY
Now let’s not forget that Box Turtle voted against the New GI Bill also but what do you expect from a senator who only wants to send them to die but could care less about them in any other way?
In Texas, we have a change to change all this in November. We can and must elect Lt. Col. Rick Noriega as the next Senator from Texas. Read Rick’s great op-ed piece at the Houston Chronicle and after reading go to Act Blue and make a donation to help Lt. Col. Rick Noriega become the next senator from Texas. Our Troops are counting on you.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Hillary Has Lost Her Mind
Hillary Clinton invokes the assignation of Robert Kennedy as her reason to stay in the race. What type of sick mind wants to contemplate the assignation of the Party nominee as her way on to the ballot.
Her continued whining about counting Michigan and Florida even though she agreed with the DNC ruling to deny all delegates from either state is one of the most disgusting acts of self denials I have ever seen. She is no Longer a Democrat but a megalomaniac like Bush who thinks she is entitled to the nomination. I hope the superdelegates see this and realize it is time to put a stop to this insanity.
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