February 3, 2010
Texas Gov. Rick Perry holds a double-digit lead over Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in the Republican gubernatorial primary, heading into the last month of the campaign.
Perry tops Hutchison by a margin of 43 percent to 29 percent, according to a Rasmussen Reports survey released Tuesday. Tea party activist Debra Medina runs a distant third with 16 percent.
The poll of 538 likely voters conducted on February 1 also shows that Perry has a higher favorability rating than Hutchison.
Seventy percent of the Republicans surveyed said they have either a “very” or “somewhat” favorable opinion of Perry. Fifty-seven percent said the same of Hutchison.
Additionally, 74 percent of those polled said they approve of the job Perry is doing as governor.
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January 29, 2010
You can read the full statement here. I just want to note that there are always 2 sides to a story and the media jumped to convicting James and Stan and the others involved when they should’ve waited to get more information.
But journalism is dead and sensationalism sells.
The government has now confirmed what has always been clear: No one tried to wiretap or bug Senator Landrieu’s office. Nor did we try to cut or shut down her phone lines. Reports to this effect over the past 48 hours are inaccurate and false.
As an investigative journalist, my goal is to expose corruption and lack of concern for citizens by government and other institutions, as I did last year when our investigations revealed the massive corruption and fraud perpetrated by ACORN. For decades, investigative journalists have used a variety of tactics to try to dig out and reveal the truth.
I learned from a number of sources that many of Senator Landrieu’s constituents were having trouble getting through to her office to tell her that they didn’t want her taking millions of federal dollars in exchange for her vote on the healthcare bill. When asked about this, Senator Landrieu’s explanation was that, “Our lines have been jammed for weeks.” I decided to investigate why a representative of the people would be out of touch with her constituents for “weeks” because her phones were broken. In investigating this matter, we decided to visit Senator Landrieu’s district office – the people’s office – to ask the staff if their phones were working.
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January 28, 2010
One of my favorite authors and one of the reasons I ever started writing again.
NEW YORK — J.D. Salinger, the legendary author, youth hero and fugitive from fame whose “The Catcher in the Rye” shocked and inspired a world he increasingly shunned, has died. He was 91.
Salinger died of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, the author’s son said in a statement from Salinger’s literary representative. He had lived for decades in self-imposed isolation in the small, remote house in Cornish, N.H.
“The Catcher in the Rye,” with its immortal teenage protagonist, the twisted, rebellious Holden Caulfield, came out in 1951, a time of anxious, Cold War conformity and the dawn of modern adolescence. The Book-of-the-Month Club, which made “Catcher” a featured selection, advised that for “anyone who has ever brought up a son” the novel will be “a source of wonder and delight – and concern.”
Enraged by all the “phonies” who make “me so depressed I go crazy,” Holden soon became American literature’s most famous anti-hero since Huckleberry Finn. The novel’s sales are astonishing – more than 60 million copies worldwide – and its impact incalculable. Decades after publication, the book remains a defining expression of that most American of dreams – to never grow up.
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January 27, 2010
The committee’s near 200-page report has proposed a ban in hospitals, schools, government offices and on public transport.
It also recommends that anyone showing visible signs of “radical religious practice” should be refused residence cards and citizenship.
The interior ministry says just 1,900 women in France wear the full veils.
In its report, the committee said requiring women to cover their faces was against the French republican principles of secularism and equality.
“The wearing of the full veil is a challenge to our republic. This is unacceptable. We must condemn this excess,” the report said.
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January 25, 2010
(Austin, TX) The Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT), a non-partisan grassroots political organization, announce their endorsement of Francisco “Quico” Canseco for United States Congress in Congressional District 23.
“The Young Conservatives of Texas are proud to support Quico Canseco,” said Laura Elizabeth Morales, Senior Vice Chairman. “We believe Quico is the right man to represent the citizens of district 23 and he is a strong advocate for limited government and the free market. Quico will represent real Texan values in Washington.”
Members of YCT endorse candidates based on personal interviews, extensive research and detailed questionnaires.
“I am very proud to have received the endorsement of the Young Conservatives of Texas. We agree that our country should be focused on small and limited government. Fighting for free markets not government run socialized programs that will only raise taxes and hurt small businesses in America. YCT is providing a voice and an organization to support like-minded conservative youth across Texas that too often are drowned out in the political process and I am excited to work with them in my campaign for the Texas 23rd Congressional district,” said Canseco.
YCT, which was founded in 1980, issues the most recognized ratings of the state legislature and is the only conservative group to have done so without interruption over the last 15 sessions. YCT has chapters at the University of Texas at Austin, Baylor University, Texas State University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas Tech University and the University of Houston.
To learn more visit http://www.yct.org.
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January 25, 2010
The Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT), the most active youth organization in the state of Texas, with 30 years of activism and campaign experience, announce their endorsements for the 2010 primary cycle.
“These candidates are the proven conservative leaders of the state” said Laura Elizabeth Morales, YCT Senior Vice Chairman. “The Young Conservatives of Texas are proud to support this outstanding group of candidates.”
YCT currently boasts a half-dozen members or alumni in the legislature, as well as having elected two of its own to the U.S. Congress. The endorsement process involves research, interviews and voting by a committee of members.
“These candidates were selected after extensive research, including personal interviews, research into their past legislative ratings and detailed questionnaires,” said Tony McDonald, Vice Chairman of Legislative Affairs.
Young Conservatives of Texas Proudly Support:
Governor Governor Rick Perry
RR Commissioner Commissioner Victor Carrillo
TX 12 Mike Brasovan
TX 23 Francisco “Quico” Canseco
SD 5 Senator Steve Ogden
HD 2 Representative Dan Flynn
HD 3 Erwin Cain
HD 4 Representative Betty Brown
HD 7 David Simpson
HD 20 Milton Rister
HD 47 Holly Turner
HD 50 Pat McGuiness
HD 52 Larry Gonzales
HD 58 Representative Rob Orr
HD 59 Representative Sid Miller
HD 66 Van Taylor
HD 87 Victor Leal
HD 91 Representative Kelly Hancock
HD 92 Jeff Cason
HD 93 Bill Burch
HD 96 The Honorable Bill Zedler
HD 98 Giovanni Capriglione
HD 99 Matt Krause
HD 101 Cindy Burkett
HD 102 Stefani Carter
HD 127 Addie Wiseman
SBOE 5 The Honorable Ken Mercer
SBOE 10 Brian Russell
Additional endorsements are forthcoming. Exclusion of any contested race from this list does not indicate support or opposition of any unlisted candidate.
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January 21, 2010
Wow! I had so much fun working on the 2010 McAllen State of the City Address. I am amazed at the great work the city continues to do.
Special shout out to my colleagues at the Public Information Office for the live broadcast, social media, setup AND of course, our Annual Report. It was truly an honor to work with such a great team.
You can see the complete text of the Mayor’s speech here.
The Brookings Institute recently reported that of the top 100 metro areas in the nation, the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area was number one in the nation with actual job GROWTH during the third quarter of 2009. A similar report indicated that this area is the FIRST IN THE NATION to return to pre-recession levels of output and employment.
Mayor Cortez also praised the McAllen Economic Development Corporation for attracting business and creating jobs, even during these challenging times. The McAllen Economic Development Corporation actually relocated a total of 29 new companies, 14 in McAllen and 15 in Reynosa, with total jobs created by these new and expanded companies of 6,295, (1,288 in McAllen and 5,007 in Reynosa).
Several federal, state and local dignitaries, border city mayors and the Governor of Veracruz, Fidel Herrera Beltran were present for the Mayor’s address.
Despite challenges in 2009, McAllen welcomed the opening of the new Anzalduas Bridge, the opening of a new UTPA Teaching Site and the installation of a WiFi Video Surveillance System.
Upcoming projects include construction of the new main library, the addition of new Parks, and the expansion of Bicentennial Boulevard. The City of McAllen is also considering re-designs of the Boeye Reservoir and remains in talks to lure a major automobile manufacturing plant.
Mayor Cortez said he looks to a bright future for McAllen and said he finds more people saying, “Let’s meet in McAllen.”
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January 21, 2010
2009 YCT State Board with Governor Perry in Austin, TX.
Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of the Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) for re-election.
“Gov. Perry has consistently stood for and defended conservative values regardless of political convenience,” said Tony McDonald, YCT Vice Chairman for Legislative Affairs. “Texans can count on Gov. Perry to uphold principles of low taxes, limited government, personal freedom and protection of life which is why the Young Conservatives of Texas are proud to endorse him for re-election.”
YCT is the oldest non-partisan conservative youth organization in the state of Texas and has been fighting for conservative values for 30 years. YCT and its members participate in all aspects of Texas politics, helping to shape policy through education of students on campus, advocating conservative fiscal and social policies, campus and community activism, campaigning for candidates and releasing the oldest and most respected ratings of the Texas Legislature.
“Few things make me prouder than to see young Texans engaged and involved in the important issues that face our state,” said. Gov. Perry. “The Young Conservatives of Texas are a powerful voice in the effort to espouse the conservative values that have made Texas strong and I am proud to accept their endorsement. These individuals are the future of Texas and I will continue working to fortify conservative principles in our state government to ensure they and their children can enjoy the same freedoms and opportunity we enjoy today.”
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January 20, 2010
The City of McAllen will be live “tweeting” and “Facebooking” the Mayor’s State of the City Address tomorrow.
You can watch live on cable channel 12 in McAllen or by visiting www.mcallen.net
Tweet with McAllen at www.twitter.com/CityofMcAllen…use the tag #soc10
McAllen Mayor Richard F. Cortez will address the economy, job growth, goals for 2010 and McAllen’s “Go Green” efforts at State of the City 2010, Thursday, January 21st, at the McAllen Convention Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event, themed “McAllen Goes Green—Sustain, Recycle, Conserve”, will highlight ongoing “Go Green” initiatives with video vignettes, live speakers, recycling and hybrid vehicles, displays of items made from recycled material and live native plants and trees. Even the menu is eco friendly with organic foods.
The City of McAllen’s “Go Green” campaign was showcased recently at the National League of Cities Expo in San Antonio. Many of its green projects, spearheaded by Public Works, have garnered state and national recognition. Some of the programs and events include Save the Greens, the Green Living Festival, Street Recycling, Recycling and Composting Operations, New Demonstration Compost Gardens, and Regional Detention Facilities. Others include a Forestry Program, Glass Pulverizing and Keep McAllen Beautiful’s tree ordinance and plastic bag initiative. The Public Works Department has also purchased the city’s first electric vehicle.
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January 20, 2010
I’ve been a member of the Young Conservatives of Texas since 2006 and it has been an honor serving as a founder of the UTSA chapter and now as the Senior Vice Chairman.
So excuse me for a second while I plug THE event of the year! YCT is celebrating its 30th birthday with its annual state convention in Austin, Texas.
Michelle Malkin is confirmed and there will be many more as information comes my way.
Sign up on facebook or email yctconvention @ gmail.com for more information.
Don’t forget to follow me and YCT on twitter for the latest information.
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