That doesn't mean the meeting wasn't contentious, it certainly was. Those against HB 3200 easily outnumbered those for it, both in sheer numbers and in questions, probably 2 or 3 to 1. The questions were all pretty much the same, probably the only … [Read more]
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison La Marque Rally
Sen. Hutchison was introduced Karen Hughes, by former advisor to President George W. Bush.Sen. Hutchison's speech lasted twelve minutes. She touched on several topics, these stood out to me: Gov. Rick Perry - a committed public servant that has … [Read more]
HCRP: Paul Simpson Running for Chair
He told me that he originally thought about running for chair in 2002 but at that point in time, his ultimately decided that he could not spend the requisite time necessary to be successful due to family and business obligations. Those obligations … [Read more]
Conservador Alliance Conservative Initiative
Their goal is to highlight the differences between the two major parties regarding traditional conservative values on abortion, homosexual marriage and welfare. If, the theory goes, Latinos vote their social values, they will vote Republican. And … [Read more]
The Sad State of the HCRP
It was. $212.35 worth. That’s right folks, the HCRP is reporting that it had cash on hand as of June 30, 2009 of $212.35 in its federal account. The combined state and federal reports for Harris County give us a much clearer picture of the state of … [Read more]
John Culberson’s SOS
The fact remains, however, that old fashioned newsletters sent out via the U.S. Mail are arguably the most effective tool that an incumbent has to both inform his constituents of his or her accomplishments and to keep their name recognition high in … [Read more]