Show Me The Money
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 Posted in Election Commentary, Keeping The Right In Line | 6 Comments »Seriously, is there anything better than diving through campaign finance reports to see who raised how much? Actually, there is. It's called the All Star game, which is why I am a day late and (ha ha ha) a dollar ...
Not Sure If I Am Behind This Bumber Sticker
Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Posted in Keeping The Right In Line | 2 Comments »For those who may not have known, the Republican Party of Texas recently held a contest for people to vote and select the bumper sticker that they would tout during the 2008 election cycle. Normally I am not one ...
Adding One to Vince’s List
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 Posted in Keeping The Right In Line, OGR On Other Blogs | No Comments »Our friend over at Capitol Annex recently put up a well thought out and entertaining list of Governor Perry's 10 worst moments. It's a good read, so even if you are a die-hard Republican, go check it out. ...
Republicans Need To Decide If These Are The Battles That We Really Want To Fight
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 Posted in Keeping The Right In Line, Talking Policy | 1 Comment »I like Mr. Chisum. I think he is a good guy and an accomplished legislator. But when I picked up a copy of yesterday's AAS, I was again reminded of the differences that we hold. Though bill filing is months ...
Republican Messaging: Reaching Out To The Youth
Thursday, June 19th, 2008 Posted in Keeping The Right In Line | 2 Comments »Good news for Republicans, our current message on this topic isn't flawed. Bad news for Republicans, that's because we don't have one. Call it being stubborn, call it whatever you want, but the Republican party has their heels dug in when ...
Republican Messaging: Fiscal/Tax Policy
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 Posted in Keeping The Right In Line, Talking Policy | No Comments »It was an interesting experience to cross my own party in pointing out my perceived flaws with our illegal immigration message, and even naming certain lawmakers that I feel are doing more harm that good. It was liberating. It was fun to ...
Republican Messaging: Illegal Immigration
Sunday, June 1st, 2008 Posted in Keeping The Right In Line, Talking Policy | No Comments »Messaging can be everything. No, wait, it is everything. How one answers a question, the way a person frames a policy stance, facial expressions while on television, or even something as simple as the choice of a single word can ...
I’m Sorry Mr. Jackson, But I Am For Real…
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 Posted in Keeping The Right In Line, The House Gone Mad | No Comments »I'm not sure if Rep. Jim Jackson is openly auditioning for the role of the fourth House Stooge, or if he really thinks that Quorum Report is his own personal sounding board, but much like his back and forth volley on proposed rules to ...
California Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Gay Marriage
Thursday, May 15th, 2008 Posted in Keeping The Right In Line, Talking Policy | No Comments »As you probably already know, the California Supreme Court shot down California's attempt at banning same sex marriages, prompting ultra conservatives everywhere to ask for God's forgiveness for the state's sin, and then to ask that it disappear into the ...
Mike Krusee…Leading By Example
Thursday, May 1st, 2008 Posted in Keeping The Right In Line | No Comments »It really warms my heart whenever our esteemed lawmakers take the moral high road and opt to lead by example with their various laws and initiatives that they pass upon us common people. In that spirit, I have to give ...