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X_Digger

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4. I don't get it.. are people scared of losing one of their favorite punching bag (Texas / Texans)?

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Sun Oct 6, 2013, 05:11 PM

Oct 2013

That's the only reason I can see for all the scorn, patronizing, and general pig-headed-ness when it comes to turning Texas blue again, starting with the governor.

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Texas Gov position is considered one of the least powerful in the country. A true ribbon cutter job [View all] CK_John Oct 2013 OP

I don't understand it either. texanwitch Oct 2013 #1

Attorney General is a pretty powerful position in TX. blogslut Oct 2013 #2

Stepping stone? truebluegreen Oct 2013 #3

Carlos Uresti Deacon Blue Oct 2013 #5

Good to hear. I'll be watching for them. Thanks. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #6

I don't get it.. are people scared of losing one of their favorite punching bag (Texas / Texans)? X_Digger Oct 2013 #4

You can call special sessions and take womens rights away. jbond56 Oct 2013 #7