Category Archives: Texas Election 2010

Go with God, Aaron Pena

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Captain Kroc

Rather than lead with Facebook unfriendings, and call out twitterups, the emphasis on your defection should be on your remark that the Democratic Party no longer reflects your values. Well, thank the Lord, you finally get it. The first step … Continue reading →

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House District 47, meet your new representative-Lumpy Workman

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Captain Kroc

Don’t get comfortable with your digs, pal, because in two years you’ll be gone from political sight like your cohorts, the Keels. We see you as an incompetent legislature who will fit in with the good ole white boy club … Continue reading →

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You Might Be A Nerd If…

Posted on October 30, 2010 by mcblogger

…you pull up behind an Audi at a traffic light, notice that it has a license plate-like sign in the back window that reads “TODD 4Ag”, and your first thought is “Todd for silver? That doesn’t make any sense!” Only … Continue reading →

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(Reality) Check, Please

Posted on October 29, 2010 by mcblogger

There’s a new poll out in the governor’s race and it ain’t good news. Unlike some previous predictions which seemed to show the brass ring within grasp of Bill White, the latest model shows the Governor For Life opening up … Continue reading →

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Roundin’ up the TPA

Posted on October 29, 2010 by mcblogger

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes you all have voted or will be voting soon as it brings you this week’s blog roundup. This week at McBlogger, we take a look at the increasingly desperate campaign being run by Todd Staples. … Continue reading →

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Will the sleaze ever stop from Staples?

Posted on October 24, 2010 by mcblogger

As if the recent revelations about Todd Staples allegedly beating his stepson weren’t bad enough (not to mention his possible use of influence to escape prosecution), on Friday his Campaign Manager attempted to eavesdrop on Hank Gilbert’s conference call line. … Continue reading →

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In which I say something nice about Congressman Edwards

Posted on October 15, 2010 by mcblogger

There’s a Democrat running for re-election in Texas… He (Flores) routinely criticizes Edwards for supporting the 2008 bailout and 2009 stimulus programs, arguing that both increased the deficit without boosting the economy. Edwards – vetted two years ago as a … Continue reading →

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Patrick McGuiness rhymes with fatass

Posted on October 14, 2010 by mcblogger

Patrick McGuiness, this years Republican sacrificial lamb in HD 50, has a new ad tying Mark Strama to President Obama. What’s funny about that is 1) Despite lower numbers than 2008, President Obama still enjoys a lot of support in … Continue reading →

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Sleazy Staples continues his unbroken string of sociopathic behavior

Posted on October 13, 2010 by mcblogger

so·ci·o·path    /ˈsoʊsiəˌpæθ, ˈsoʊʃi-/ Show Spelled[soh-see-uh-path, soh-shee-] Show IPA –noun Psychiatry . a person, as a psychopathic personality, whose behavior is antisocial and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience. Today Hank Gilbert revealed the most stunning … Continue reading →

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Sure, let’s beat up on the gays and Killer Keller skates free

Posted on October 12, 2010 by mcblogger

Rep. Lamar Smith is asking to be allowed to step in to an appeal to defend DOMA, the noxious law passed in the nineties that institutionalized bigotry against gays and lesbians who wished to get married. Smith, a noted wearer … Continue reading →

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