[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.

[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.

[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!

[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!

[fortheDeclaration]

Excellent Aricle!

Amen!

GOP also increased its power in the State Senate and took over the State Legislative.

So the GOP controls all three now.

The Democrats always counted on the conservatives to split their vote (while they voted straight Democrat).

After 8 years of Clinton, Florida, New Jersey, etc, etc, no more 'split voting' vote straight GOP just like their base does for their Party.

[anymouse]

Looks like poor Annie and her TX Rats tripped over Dubya's long coat tails. :)

[tang-soo]

I lived in Texas several years ago when she ran for another office (can't remember what but before she was governor). The commerical she ran over and over again said only one thing ... "vote for me because I stand for what Texas is all about". Empty headed dufus. Is that how you spell dufus?

[strela]

If she ever got a facelift, she'd have an instant beard.

[MadIvan]

"Top of the World, Ma (Richards)!"

Regards, Ivan

[RckyRaCoCo]

Looks like we need to get 2 more Carville(trash)Cans for the 2 Texas pampas arses, Ann Richard's/Molly Ivans. Make sure they're big enough to fit their mouths.

[waterstraat]

George Bush truely loves ex-gov Ann Richards!! She is the one single person who is most the responsible for making him president.

[Illbay]

Poooooooor Anne! She was born with a gorilla mask on her face!

[DeFault User]

The first time I registered to vote in Texas, I had to register as a Democrat because all elections were decided in the Democrat primary (for all practical purposes). The general election for all state offices was a foregone conclusion. Of course there were conservative Democrats and liberal Democrats, but all were Democrats, all the time.

At last Texas has come to the point where the Republican party is viable for all state and federal elections. Those few conservative Democrats left should come into the light.

Ann Richards can go back to selling chips......those Doritos are certainly better than the cow chips she was tossing on Larry King