Texas voters stick a fork in Ann Richards and her liberal pals

San Antonio Express News | 11/7/2002 | Roddy Stinson

[The South Texan]

Excellent Aricle!

[shadeaud]

Poor Ann.........she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.

[3AngelaD]

Yet another demonstration of why Fox News Channel ratings are way, way up and CNN is sliding into the gutter of irrelevancy.

[Republic of Texas]

This complete wipeout of the Democrats happened IN SPITE OF the 20 minute ass kissing Valentine 60 Minutes did for the Texas Democratic candidates the Sunday night before the election.

[xJones]

Bump! Don't you just miss old Annie? :)

[zingzang]

How old is that bat now, 100?? She's so old she used to babysit LBJ. And when's her next scheduled face-ironing session?

[CFW]

I believe the reason the DemoRATS and their media pals are so shocked is that Republican voters don't whine and cry.

We just bide our time and then speak out LOUDLY at the voting booth. They didn't see it coming.

[BSunday]

There must be a LOT of women Dems in Texas, because I can't imagine any red-blooded Texas male voting for THAT!

[The South Texan]

The only reason that this hag got elected in the first place is that her opponent, Clayton Williams in 1990 opened his mouth about having tax problems and something about if rape is inevitable, sit back and enjoy it.

[Dog Gone]

Today's Houston Chronicle editorial, admitting the obvious...

LONE PARTY STATE?

In Texas, Republicans hold all the trump cards

All that can be said about Republican dominance in Washington can be said and doubled concerning Austin. The GOP holds every statewide office, controls every branch of government and, by way of explanation, commands a sizable majority among Texans willing to bestir themselves enough to go to the polls.

For the first time in 130 years, Republicans control both the Texas Senate, 19-12, and the House, winning at least 83 seats in the 150-member lower chamber. Democratic Rep. Pete Laney has a chance to be re-elected House speaker in January, but insiders are starting to bet on Republican Rep. Tom Craddick of Midland.

Lt. Gov.-elect David Dewhurst, who has no experience in the Legislature but could wield more influence there than the governor, will preside over the Senate.

Gov. Rick Perry, in claiming victory for himself and other Republican officeholders, said that now the real work must begin. He pledged that his administration would promote business and jobs, control state spending and home insurance rates, improve education and reduce the dropout rate. The Texas Legislature has a long tradition of working in bipartisan fashion to reward well-funded interests. Fulfilling Perry's agenda will require unusual energy and cooperation aimed at advancing the general welfare. Should they do so, legislators can expect little but gratitude, and probably not even that.

Many legislators, particularly the rookies, made this job more difficult by promising the voters reduced taxes and increased spending for schools, highways, flood control, health services and whatever else they were clamoring for. Now legislators must disabuse their constituents of these fantasies and acquaint them with the unbendable rules of arithmetic.

[Dog Gone]

[Redbob]

Excellent post!

The perfect tag for Watson and others of his ilk is
"Too liberal for Texas!"

Note that, of Denton County voters, a remarkable 77% voted straight GOP!

[Redbob]

Puhleeze! Don't post pictures of her without advance warning!

I was eating my lunch!

[rockfish59]

Yeah, I'll bet she loves that Milwaukee vibrator!

[rockfish59]

Takes a lot to get them wrinkles out!

[Fiddlstix]

Excellent Aricle!

Yes!

[Redbob]

Here's a thought for you:
If this state is so Republican, how come we have so many 'Rat Congressmen?

With the GOP now controlling the state legislature, do we get to take a second look at re-districting?

[NYCVirago]

As late as 6:45 Tuesday night, Richards, a former one-term Texas governor, was telling CNN's Larry King:

If CNN wants to know why Fox is beating them in the ratings, here's one reason -- has-been guests like Ann Richards!

[The South Texan]

I hear she spends more time in New York than Texas now working for some law firm. Our gift to you New Yorkers.

[MAWG]

" Poor Ann ..... she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth."

And, she has since traded the spoon in for a flesh-colored d*#do that reeks of alcohol! Dont go away mad Ann, just go away. Be happy that you are still and will forever be Queen of the Austin Lesbians who now number in the tens of thousands.