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July 29, 2003Blogging the SenatorsBy Byron LaMastersSo who all is blogging the latest story of the Albequerque 11? As always, Charles is on the story. He had a great morning roundup of everything that happened overnight. Greg found a great picture for his blog. Take a look. Rob's keeping up with things from a libertarian Republican perspective. He posts the oath of office from the Texas Constitution, which I must say makes for a good talking point. However, Democrats like myself, who elected our Democratic Senators are very proud of our senators for "faithfully executing the duties of the office of Senator" by breaking quorum. I voted for my State Senator, Gonzalo Barrientos because I trusted him to fight tooth and nail against to Republican power grabs. I think that the vast majority of Democratic voters feel similarly, and the 11 Democrats would be in much more danger of losing re-election (renomination) if they were to let themselves get rolled over. For some partisan Republican rants on those lying, dirty thugs and liars (Senators for the rest of us), check out InSane Antonio and Courreges. They remind me of Republican Shock Troops. Courreges actually does have well written talking points (see the "myth/reality" post, not the crazy rant above it) that a lot of Republicans are using (so, go look at them, I'm all about the free speech business). I'm more than willing to debate all of them, and I might post on it later tonight. Courtney wrote this about my coverage:
I've never claimed that I don't have a bias. I try to be fair, but I know that I'm partisan. I don't apologize for that. Oh, and Courtney, it's "..honest Democratic representation". As for her thoughts, very well, Courtney, but the talk about Democrats subverting democracy and being "whiny little bitches" is fair and balanced. Yes? Anyone else been following the story that I've left out? Posted by Byron LaMasters at July 29, 2003 05:56 PM | TrackBack
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Honest to God. Democrats used the Bullock maneuver to support the courts. Republicans use the Bullock maneuver to subvert the courts. Discuss. Posted by: Jim D at July 29, 2003 06:45 PMHehe, sorry Byron that was supposed to be more "nah nah" taunting of Mark Harden under the Open Thread. Actually, I like the slumber party metaphor (I like slumber parties!). "Let's go get our nails done!" Or coffee talk. "I'm feeling verklemmt!" Posted by: Jim D at July 29, 2003 06:49 PMHeh, I chose between 'slumber party' and 'pajama party', but personally I think 'slumber party' sounds more fun. Come on, guys. Where on my blog do I pretend that I'm anything other than a Republican conservative? (Well, except for my being pro-choice, supporting gay marriage, and wanting to legalize drugs.) btw, I was referring to your (or another contributer to this blog's) road trip to Oklahoma. Where's your sense of humor? Posted by: Courtney at July 29, 2003 07:38 PMCourtney-- It's probably the legalizing drugs thing that's got you pro-choice and pro-gay marriage (I'm assuming you're hoping for a retroactive application?) Wouldn't you be more comfortable as a libertarian? Posted by: precinct1233 at July 29, 2003 07:46 PMBob Bullock? You cannot honestly compare Bullock's bi-partisanship with the Republican's partisanship. It was Bullock who opened the Texas Democratic Party for Bush. Now, it is the Republicans who seek to completely close the Texas Democratic Party. It is a shame the Texas Republican Party seeks a one-party state. Posted by: name at July 29, 2003 08:11 PMActually, I thought it was funny, Courtney. I was trying to have fun with it. I like having fun with it. Posted by: JimTXDem at July 29, 2003 08:28 PMYes, I had the same photo as Greg today on my site, ToT (timothompson.com). I linked the Dems story yesterday before it was even on the Statesman or other news web sites (found out through the Quorum Report email). But you and Off The Kuff have owned this story. Congratulations and thanks for the great coverage. Keep it up! Posted by: omit at July 29, 2003 08:48 PMI decided a few weeks ago that you and Kuffner waaaaay outclassed me in the covering redistricting department and figured I should just link you guys and spend my blogging time on different stuff. But I did mention the latest hoo-hah last night. Posted by: hope at July 29, 2003 08:57 PMTotally off topic, but did I see somewhere on your site that someone worked for Heather Fleming in McReynold's office? Posted by: Courtney at July 29, 2003 09:50 PMThat would be Mr. Dobbs, if I remember correctly. I wish I had a cool job at the Capitol. Posted by: Jim D at July 29, 2003 10:58 PMA cool job at the Capitol??? That's a good one. Ha. I had a job there once. It was an interesting job, sure. But I wouldn't call it cool. Now, bartending on a cruise - that would be cool. Posted by: hope at July 30, 2003 02:47 PM
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