As we get closer to the May 29th primary, there are some really effective political ads and there are some that fall into the “questionable” category. Tweet Share
Tuesday Morning Reading: May the Best Ad Win
by Scott on May 22, 2012 in Economy, Education, Politics, Rick Perry, Tea Party, Texas, Video
Monday Morning Reading: Looks Like a Runoff
by Scott on May 21, 2012 in Dallas, Economy, Obama, Politics, Tea Party, Texas
Good morning from Dallas! I’m here to follow up on some issues I raised over the weekend regarding the “Value of Blue Collar Work.” That piece I published Sunday seems to have really resonated with all sides. It’s hard to know exactly where this conversation will go, but I plan to press the issue of […]
The Value of Blue Collar Work
by Scott on May 20, 2012 in Economy, Education, Politics, Texas, Video
The economy has been top of mind for me following my recent experience with unemployment. After all the drama and support I received from all sides, there came the simple issue of what I will do to feed my family and keep a roof over our heads. I don’t have a college education but I […]
Thursday Morning Reading: Dewhurst Loses His Cool
by Scott on May 17, 2012 in Audio, Politics, Tea Party, Texas
Good morning, everybody. I’m trying to wake up but the coffee is still dripping into the pot. I’m also trying to figure out whether Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst hurt or helped himself in his bid for the Senate by lashing out at his top opponent: Ted Cruz. Tweet Share
Wednesday Morning Reading: Trayvon Bombshell
by Scott on May 16, 2012 in Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
Good morning. For those who asked, yes you did see me on the TV in Houston last night. It was my first appearance on Fox 26 and I hope there will be many more. Producers there tell me they’ll post the video later today on their site. When it’s up, I’ll link it here. Tweet […]
Tuesday Morning Reading: Voters Guide, Ron Paul Out
by Scott on May 15, 2012 in Border Security, Economy, Obama, Politics, Texas
The cream is in the coffee and the news is flowing this morning. Early voting is well underway and Ron Paul fans in Texas are out of luck. Just as voters in his home state go to the polls here in his home state, he’s announced he’ll stop campaigning for president. Tweet Share
Monday Morning Reading: Early Voting Starts
by Scott on May 14, 2012 in Obama, Politics, Rick Perry, Tea Party, Texas
Time for some coffee and politics to get things going on a Monday. I’m pouring a cup of Seaport “Founder’s Choice” (from the Texas Coffee Company) today, which came highly recommended by a former colleague. It’s not quite as strong as I’d like, but the flavor isn’t bad at all. Tweet Share
Will Governor Perry Really be in Charge in 2013?
by Scott on May 14, 2012 in Economy, Education, Health Care, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
With more than half a year to go before the next time the Texas Legislature meets to make big decisions, battle lines are already being drawn. Gov. Rick Perry isn’t waiting. Fresh off a presidential bid many see as the lowest point of his political career, the Republican who had previously never lost an election […]
Tea Party in Texas Energized After Lugar Defeat, Palin Endorsement
by Scott on May 11, 2012 in Politics, Tea Party, Texas
Texas Tea Party conservatives say they’re riding high ahead of the May 29th primary for several reasons, including this week’s ouster of moderate Indiana GOP Sen. Richard Lugar and a big-name endorsement for their preferred candidate in the race to replace retiring Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Tweet Share
Gambling: It’s for the Kids
by Scott on April 5, 2012 in Economy, Education, Politics, Schools, Texas
I had never bought a lottery ticket before last Friday. I grew up Baptist, you see, and you just don’t gamble. Or at the very least you don’t buy your scratch-offs in a part of town where anyone from your congregation might find out you had sinned. But, I’ve never felt quite so down on […]
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