Leadership is foreign to Guv Dude. Getting even is more his style these days. Check out this from today’s Chron on the Special Session: "This is a gift for the governor," said (GOP State Sen. Steve) Ogden of the special session. He predicted Perry would play "hardball" and put numerous items on the agenda to [...]
Archive for May, 2011
Getting Even
Posted in 2012 Presidential Election, Campos Communications, Governor Rick Perry, Houston Astros, Houston City Hall, Houston Politics, Latino politics, Major League Baseball, Marc Campos, National Democratic Party,, National GOP, National Politics, Texas Democratic Party, Texas GOP, Texas Latino Politics, Texas Legislature, Texas Politics on May 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Dude Owns!
Posted in 2012 Presidential Election, Campos Communications, Governor Rick Perry, Houston Astros, Houston Elections, Houston Politics, Latino politics, Major League Baseball, Marc Campos, National Democratic Party,, National GOP, National Politics, Texas Democratic Party, Texas GOP, Texas Latino Politics, Texas Politics on May 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Guv Dude on cue said Friday that he’s thinking about running for Prez. What else is new? What else can he do? Shortly after Dude’s response the Lone Star State Dem Party put out a press release that I didn’t even bother to read because Dude owns the State Dem Party. Dude also owns the [...]
Mainstream Heading Downstream
Posted in 2012 Presidential Election, Campos Communications, Governor Rick Perry, Harris County Democratic Party, Harris County GOP, Houston Astros, Houston City Council, Houston City Hall, Houston Politics, Latino politics, Major League Baseball, Marc Campos, National GOP, National Politics, Texas Democratic Party, Texas GOP, Texas Latino Politics, Texas Politics on May 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
You have to think it is downright scary when folks like Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are considered “mainstream” GOPers. As the 2012 GOP field for Prez takes shape, the so called “mainstream” wing of the party is really not happy with the current crop of candidates. They’re looking for, [...]
Don’t Diss Latinos!
Posted in 2010 Census, 2012 Presidential Election, Campos Communications, Councilmember James Rodriguez, Governor Rick Perry, Houston Astros, Houston City Council, Houston City Council Elections, Houston City Hall, Houston Elections, Houston Politics, Latino politics, Latino Voter Turnout, Major League Baseball, Marc Campos, Mayor Annise Parker, National Politics, Redistricting in Houston, Redistricting in Texas, Texas Democratic Party, Texas GOP, Texas Latino Politics, Texas Politics on May 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The soon-to-be owner of the ‘Stros met a few days ago with the NAACP to clear up some stuff from his past. Check out the Chron story on the meeting. I wonder if the soon-to-be owner of the ‘Stros knows that Latinos make up 43.8% of H-Town and Latinos would probably also like a meeting [...]
Cuts and Cuts
Posted in Campos Communications, HISD Trustee Anna Eastman, Houston Astros, Houston City Council, Houston City Hall, Houston Education Crisis, Houston Independent School District, Latino politics, Major League Baseball, Marc Campos, Mayor Annise Parker, Texas Democratic Party, Texas Education Crisis, Texas Latino Politics, Texas Politics on May 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The H-Town Mayor announced her proposed budget yesterday and a few hundred more layoffs are on the way. She wants to close some community centers and swimming pools. It looks like just about every part of town will take a hit. I’m okay with that. The Mayor says there is no sentiment on City Council [...]
And We’re Off!
Posted in 2010 Census, 2012 Presidential Election, Campos Communications, Councilmember James Rodriguez, Governor Rick Perry, Houston Astros, Houston City Council, Houston City Council Elections, Houston City Hall, Houston Elections, Houston Politics, Illegal Immigration, Latino politics, Major League Baseball, Marc Campos, National Politics, President Obama, Redistricting in Houston, Texas Democratic Party, Texas GOP, Texas Latino Politics, Texas Politics on May 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here is what H-Town CM James Rodriguez put out yesterday after City Council adopted the revised redistricting plan: This morning the Houston City Council adopted a revised redistricting plan that incorporates the recommendations submitted by the Latino leadership on April 20. The proposal provides an opportunity for the Latino community to gain representation on the [...]
Run Dude, Run – PLLEEEEEEEASE!
Posted in 2010 Census, 2012 Presidential Election, Campos Communications, Governor Rick Perry, Houston Astros, Houston City Council, Houston City Council Elections, Houston City Hall, Houston Elections, Houston Politics, Latino politics, Major League Baseball, Marc Campos, National Democratic Party,, National GOP, National Politics, Redistricting in Houston, Texas Democratic Party, Texas GOP, Texas Latino Politics, Texas Politics on May 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This is a bit from today’s Texas Tribune: RealClearPolitics reported that "a Texas pol who is close to Perry" has been telling strategists that the governor is waiting to be called on to run and that he could make a move by late summer. According to RCP, two other Perry associates have begun looking at [...]
