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City Manager on the Way Out?
I wouldn't put it passed this council, but it appears that an item on the agenda for the next city council meeting is marking the end of City Manager Tommy Gonzalez.Based on Tuesday's city council...
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GOP & The Trump Problem
I rarely comment on national politics because well, I'm a progressive liberal Democrat and you all pretty much know where I stand on a lot of national stuff.But obviously Donald Trump has made me make...
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Noe Alleges Info Withheld from City Council by City Attorney
Last night on ABC 7 Xtra there were two things that were alleged that I don't think have been mentioned before and at least one of them has the potential to be yet another problem that has to be fixed...
View ArticleFiling Deadline is Today
Today is the filing deadline for candidates wishing to appear on the March primary ballot. On the GOP side there is no excitement. No one cares who is going to be the sacrificial lamb selected to run...
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Candidate Filings Highlights
Well the fact that the District Attorney, Tax Assessor-Collector, and constable races may be the most lively races in this election cycle, demonstrates just how nothing significant happened yesterday...
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Jeb Bush Coming to El Paso Friday
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush will be making a stop in El Paso on Friday.I don't have too many details but sources indicate its just a fundraiser event at 10am at the El Paso Club.This...
View ArticleThe Gonzalez Rant
Stick around until the end and I'll tell you why a lot of people are wrong about this Jim Darnell thing. You are missing a big point and all jumped to the wrong conclusion.I almost don't know where to...
View ArticleEnd of Year Blog Post
I know, I've been away for awhile. You'll have to excuse me, I've been off on a water planet living on an island becoming one with the Force.In my absence I have been catching up on some reading of my...
View ArticleThat Time an Inventory Clerk Showed Why Some Offices Should Be Appointed
There is an unprecedented amount of screw ups in the local Democratic Party this season. Which is saying a lot because the local Democratic Party is typically a case study in what not to do in...
View ArticleKnow When to Hold'em, Know When to Fold'em
I have a few but loud haters. But even my haters know that I have a code when it comes to blogging. There are some things I won't blog about.I don't do personal stuff. I only do issue-based stuff.Don't...
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A Tangled Web
If you haven't read this article by the El Paso Times then stop what you are doing and do so.This is the kind of stuff that should infuriate people but doesn't piss enough of you off.All of you crazies...
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Candidate No Longer Eligible for Democratic Primary
In an interesting development, even by the very, very, very low El Paso Democratic Party standards, a candidate hoping to be a player in the upcoming March primary is no longer eligible to be a...
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District 75 - Whats the Difference Between Chente & Mary?
I'm really staying clear of this race (the race for Texas House District 75) as much as I can because I know both of them personally. But since it is a valley race and all I'm probably uniquely...
View ArticleLocal Parties Lost on Voting Locations
There was an item on the Commissioner's Court agenda today having to do with the early voting locations for the primary election in March.This issue is 100% about the Pete Gallego race, though no one...
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EP Demos CEC Meeting Today
Today is a meeting of the El Paso Democratic Party Executive Committee meeting.I hear tell its going to be quite the interesting spectacle today.I'm considering dusting off the ol' LionStar Blog video...
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Court Rules Quintanilla Ineligible; Removed from Ballot
The 8th Court of Appeals ruled that Precinct 3 would-be challenger Tony Quintanilla is ineligible to run for for the seat and directs to "..remove Quintanilla's name from the ballot as a candidate for...
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Punitive Effort to Remove Michael Apodaca from EP Democratic Party
At tonight's meeting of the El Paso Democratic Party Executive Committee there was a punitive effort spearheaded by Dr. Anna Perez to remove El Paso County Democratic Party Treasurer Michael...
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...And Now, The Rest of the Story
With all apologies to the late Paul Harvey, let me give you all the rest of the story regarding Tony Quintanilla, the El Paso Democratic Party, and the Paso Del Norte Tejano Democrats.First, if you...
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Quintanilla to Go Ahead with Fundraiser Tonight
Despite the ruling of the 8th Court of Appeals, and I don't see that he's filed an appeal anywhere yet, Tony Quintanilla appears to be going forward with plans for a fundraiser tonight at Casa del Puro...
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