by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Mar. 5, 2008 | Local
If nothing else, the House District 112 run-off race may prove to be entertaining. Conservative leader Randy Dunning is facing moderate-to-liberal Angie Button. And, it seems, Angie is hard at work demonstrating why she isn’t qualified for the post. She told the...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Mar. 5, 2008 | Local
Liberal Republican Pat Haggerty is now a former state representative — thanks to his horrible record. He beat himself by constantly subjecting his constituency to higher taxes, more spending, and a host of bad ideas. Haggerty’s election-night party at the...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Mar. 5, 2008 | State
Taxpayer champion Betty Brown defeated liberal trial lawyer Wade Gent this evening. She had been a top target of the liberals, but her grace and convictions gave her the edge. Her victory demonstrates that strong principles overcome liberal opportunists.
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Mar. 5, 2008 | State
Taxpayer champion Phil King soundly defeated tax-raising, fee-hiking, government-growing Joe Tison this evening. Tison and his liberal buddies had made King a target. Too bad Tison had such a rotten record, and King’s record has been exemplary. Once again Phil...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Mar. 3, 2008 | Local
In what we hope might be the most appropriate election night party imaginable, El Paso Republican Pat Haggerty is having his at the “Titanic Ballroom.” No, I’m not making this up. Brandi Grissom of the El Paso Times noted this little bit of irony up...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Mar. 3, 2008 | State
Few achievements in my life have been as meaningful, or as impactful, as becoming an “Eagle” in the Boy Scouts. I remember the lessons of my earliest days in scouting more vividly than any college lecture. Never can I hear the words, “On my...
by Captain Watchdog | Mar. 2, 2008 | Commentary
Tonight, Empower Texans hosted a great conference call for conservatives with numerous conservatives joining in to remind others that each election is an opportunity to gain ground. If it is one inch, one foot or one mile we have the opportunity to take ground back...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Mar. 1, 2008 | Local
Unsettling, if not unexpected, news from the world of mass transit. It seems that not only is the Austin passenger train system costing more than expected, but it just might kill you. The Austin American Statesman notes that Capitol Metro officials have known for some...
by Daniel Greer | Feb. 29, 2008 | State
The Reality of Hope Today Michael and I were in West Texas meeting and eating with a great bunch of El Pasoans. It was an honor and pleasure to make their acquaintances. As I greeted our guests I felt as though some could be categorized as curious, others hesitant,...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Feb. 28, 2008 | Local
There must be are two men named Delwin Jones. One campaigns in Lubbock as a conservative. The other legislates in Austin like a liberal. His hometown paper helps keep up the myth, by failing to mention his voting record, just his campaign promises that aren’t kept....
by Daniel Greer | Feb. 28, 2008 | Local
Conventional waste is coming to Dallas, with the city council planning to purchase a plot of downtown land on which to build an attached Dallas Convention Center hotel. The purchase of land is estimated to set taxpayers back up to $41.3 million. All for something the...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Feb. 28, 2008 | State
When politicians talk about “reform” in criminal justice, you have to clutch your wallet tightly, because all too often they are looking to spend a lot more of your money — and make you feel guilty for asking a question. But last Session the House...
by Rasamuelson | Feb. 27, 2008 | Commentary
Buckley’s Passing Should Serve as a Reminder for Conservatives by Michele J. Samuelson michele.samuelson@gmail.com George Will once said that without the National Review, we wouldn’t have gotten Goldwater, and without Goldwater, Reagan. If you’ve...
by Daniel Greer | Feb. 27, 2008 | Local
Austin school trustees have been up to their favorite extracurricular activity: spending your money. Next month voters will be asked to approve a $345 million bond package according to the Austin American Statesman. It’s for the children, so everyone open your...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Feb. 27, 2008 | Commentary
We have lost one of the most eloquent defenders of the conservative movement and the cause of liberty. William F. Buckley Jr., founder of National Review, died last night at his home in Stamford, Connecticut. May he rest in peace.
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Feb. 27, 2008 | Local
In Waco we have the curious case of State Rep. Chales “Doc” Anderson being challenged by the son of a former state senator David Sibley. When the race started, the son-of-a-former-state-senator had only his family name as a claim to fame. Now he’s...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Feb. 26, 2008 | State
Not government. A nationwide survey of 1,652 adults by the Association of Government Accountants. People reported being displeased with the openness and honesty of their state and local governments. Texas lawmakers passed landmark legislation putting all state...
by Admin | Feb. 26, 2008 | State
With less than a week remaining in the 2008 primary campaign season, the political action committee associated with Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has raised more than $325,000. The organization works with activists from across the state on tax and spending issues....
by Mlevin | Feb. 25, 2008 | State
KEYE-TV has a revealing story tonight on excessive salaries paid to Texas superintendents, some of which are over $300,000. While the Texas Education Agency posts superintendents’ base salary, one must look at the contracts to see the total compensation, which...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Feb. 24, 2008 | Local
The Athens Review has a Q&A up with Wade Gent, the trial lawyer running against conservative champion Betty Brown. He may be a decent lawyer, but he apparently doesn’t know much about the state legislature. Maybe he was too busy filing frivilous lawsuits to...
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