Via the DMN blog Capitol Letters, Karen Brooks brings us the following exchanges that took place on the House floor today:
Chisum vs. Burnam
Rep. Lon Burnam, D-Fort Worth: “The reason we have such conflict is … the minority part has been totally disrespected for four years. The minority party has an opportunity to, all of us, [...]
01.30.07 | Uncategorized | admin
I’m on the bkackberry so excuse typos. I’m in the House gallery trying to listen, but as usual I am distracted by the yelling and the grand theatre that is always on display below me.
This whole suspension of the 60 day rule is annoying. The rules are suspended all the time to bring shit up, [...]
01.30.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
The latest YouTube craze is turning your own words against you. The “McCain vs. McCain” video is a shameless attempt to show a man struggling through policy positions in front of a national audience. McCain’s inability to decide if he’s the straight talker or ‘base-panderer’ is much more annoying than his actual policy positions.
01.30.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
The Statesman has a follow-up article to Saturday’s piece on Jennifer Kim and the hubbub surrounding access to the airport with her council member badge. According to today’s article, Kim and the City Manager, Toby Futrell, are blaming an inaccurate 2005 memo that was passed out as part of Kim’s orientation to her office. [...]
01.30.07 | Uncategorized | admin
The receptions are gearing up. Faithfully attended by you poor staffers that get a free meal and a few drinks, the lobbyists and organizations are trying to draw your bosses out more. Perks such as scholarships and massages are now on the agenda at these events, but not for you staffers.
“I wouldn’t want to take [...]
01.30.07 | Uncategorized | pinkdome