Ross Ramsey Falls into the Rumor Mill
Oh. Wow. Normally, it takes a little more than a fundraising report to make a seasoned journalist fall into the rumor mill. Unfortunately for the Texas Tribune, that was all it took for Ross Ramsey…
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Oh, that’s pretty sweet, Senator!
Given that it was Senator Hutchison, it was inevitable that she would decide to kick the can down the road …
Dec 30, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Biofuels : A new process and more BS from TS
The Texas Bioenergy Policy Council was created by the 81st Legislature in an effort to force Staples into doing something to help the fledgling bioenergy industry in Texas.
Dec 22, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Comedy gold from Senator Hutchison!
Kay, not for nothing but we here at the Scoop would like to remind you that you will never, ever get the votes of the teabaggers.
Dec 22, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Is Kinky Delusional?
We’ve been a little busy retooling for Hank’s run for Agriculture Commissioner which is one of the reasons we missed this little piece out of Dallas.
Although Friedman has run an animal rescue operation and shares a ranch with a summer youth camp founded by his late parents, Capitol Inside said he still “must [...]
Dec 22, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Some help Hank doesn’t need
The Houston Press decided it would be a good idea to give Kinky Friedman some help in figuring out what the job of the Commissioner of Agriculture actually entails, by selecting songs to help him understand.
Good thing to know Hank at least knows what the office does and for bonus points, he even learned [...]
Dec 16, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Hutchison Will Not Resign Senate Seat
Kay’s Magic 8 Ball predicted this (and many other things) weeks ago.
Rick Perry Claims The President Is Trying To Punish Texas, Calls For Bigger Tea Parties
Leave it to Texas Governor Rick Perry to open mouth and insert foot. Both feet. Up to the knees.
Lock Up Your Shotguns: Dick Cheney Will Headline Hutchison Rally
As if having one of the most corrupt members of one of the most dysfunctional presidential administrations in history actually endorse you isn’t bad enough…
Nov 09, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Pushing Democrats To The Left On Gay Issues? Hardly. This Is Mainstream.
Hank’s position isn’t the position of the “left.” It is the mainstream position.
Nov 05, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
While Asking Agencies To Trim Travel Budgets, Perry Spends $70,000 On Jerusalem Junket
Most people, when honored with an award, use their own money to travel to accept the award. Not so with Rick Perry. He used the funds of Texas taxpayers and wealthy petrochemical industry financiers to fund his recent junket to Israel.
Oct 30, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
The Texas Association Of Manufacturers Of What? Empty Factories?
In what could easily be termed as priceless irony, the Texas Association of Manufacturers endorsed Texas Governor Rick Perry today.
Oct 30, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Getting The Facts Right On Transportation Funding
Although the Fort Worth Star-Telegram did an excellent job distilling Hank’s transportation proposal on its PoliTex blog Thursday night, it is important to note that the print media often doesn’t expound on all of the details concerning every point of a policy proposal.
Oct 29, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
A very Kinky Campaign!
Having been all over Texas, Hank and all the folks over here at the campaign keep thinking it’s strange that they aren’t running into Kinky …
Oct 29, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
If You Don’t Vote For Kay, Dick Cheney Will Shoot You In The Face
In what is arguably the greatest display of the least possible political savvy from U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, her campaign has accepted the endorsement of former Vice President Dick Cheney.
Newspaper Is Forced To Sue Perry Over Willingham Records
Governor Perry’s adamant refusal to release the clemency report relating to Cameron Todd Willingham has prompted a lawsuit from the Houston Chronicle.
Oct 27, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Austin American Statesman Gets A Fact Check
Who would have guessed that the first media outlet to write about The Scoop @ HankGilbert.com would also be the first one subject to a fact check?
Oct 27, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Hutchison’s Wealth, Exxon-Mobil Stock, Is Under The Microscope
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison’s wealth is raising interesting questions as she continues her race for Texas Governor.
Oct 27, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
As Perry Removed Forensic Science Commissioners, At Least 100 Other Expired Appointees Kept Their Jobs
Governor Perry’s claims that he was just following protocol when he fired three members of the Texas Forensic Science Commission earlier this fall seems not to be the case, according to a new report from the Texas Tribune.
Oct 27, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Perry Furthers His “Blueprint” Concept On Fox & Friends
This morning, Texas Governor Rick Perry furthered his bizarre idea that Texas should be the “blueprint” for the rest of the nation on Fox & Friends with Gretchen Carlson.
