TX-10: Fact Checking the First Larry Joe Doherty/Mike McCaul Meeting

Don't Usually Respond to Trolls (5.00 / 1)

MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT OF 2008

(House of Representatives - June 24, 2008)

Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California changed his vote from ``yea'' to ``nay.''  Messrs. CHABOT, WHITFIELD of Kentucky, FRANK of Massachusetts, GRAVES, HASTINGS of Washington, WELLER of Illinois, LATTA, FARR, Mrs. MYRICK, Messrs. GALLEGLY, REICHERT, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Messrs. MCKEON, MANZULLO, MILLER of Florida, BOOZMAN, WILSON of South Carolina, MACK, DREIER, ISSA, CALVERT, HALL of Texas, Mrs. DRAKE, Messrs. HUNTER, ROGERS of Kentucky, GARY G. MILLER of California, MCCAUL of Texas, KLINE of Minnesota, RAMSTAD, Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS, Ms. FALLIN, Messrs. KINGSTON, DEAL of Georgia, and BROWN of South Carolina changed their vote from ``nay'' to ``yea.''  

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by: Matt Glazer @ Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 08:37:07 AM CDT

As for Partinsanship (5.00 / 1)

McCaul represents part of Austin, Harris County, and 6 rural counties - do you think that grouping of consitutents agrees 94% with the President?

This district was clearly gerrymandered by Tom Craddick, Tom DeLay, Rick Perry and Republican leadership so Republicans in Harris County and in the rural counties to outweigh the Democrats.

It's the same strategy they used for Lloyd Doggett and the same strategy they used for Lamar Smith (who oddly represents UT).

However, the tide has changed and Democrats are coming out of the woodwork as we saw in the Primary with 13,000 new Democrat voters in TX-10.

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by: Matt Glazer @ Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 08:38:53 AM CDT

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I wish (1.33 / 3)

all the voters in TX-10, could meet Larry Joe face to face as the Houston Chronicle editorial board was able to do.  I think many of those voting a straight "D" ticket might go back and change their TX-10 vote.  Although listening to the guy ramble on with unsubstantiated criticism and innuendo is entertaining  I don't think it is what we are looking for in a representative.  In fact if he were elected and had no McCaul to criticize he wouldn't know what to do with himself.  

Hopefully most voters will agree with the Chronicle and chose substance and character over a "character" who is best suited for reality TV.  

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by: sdhook @ Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 10:31:31 AM CDT

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Matt Glazer - Facts are key... (1.50 / 2)

Does 94% matter when looking at the President Mr. Glazer? I think not...McCaul voted against the President about 20% of the time...do the math and I don't think that equals 94%.

He voted with his Party and Ideology about 94% of the time. The next time you present the facts...I hope you give the American people the truth in the matter (THE REAL FACTS).

SDHOOKS - Great point...we need SUBSTANCE and CHARACTER...not a "CHARACTER".

McCaul '08 - Let's keep OUR CONGRESSMAN in Washington.

-The Truthseeker

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by: truthseeker @ Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 14:32:06 PM CDT

Where did the other comments go? (1.50 / 2)

Also, could we please keep all of the comments visible...even if they don't represent your view, or maybe even show that you aren't presenting the TRUE FACTS?

The American People would like the truth and you're ok with just showing the facts that are misleading.

-The Truthseeker

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by: truthseeker @ Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 14:35:34 PM CDT

Our Users (5.00 / 1)

This is a community site, and because of that, our community members have ranked your comments with a 0.  When a comment gets below a .5 as their average ranking it becomes hidden.

Clearly our readers disapprove of your comments.

Perhaps sourcing "your facts" and being respectful will boost your future ratings high enough for you to be able to become a "trusted user" and you will be able to see hidden comments and rate other members with a 0 or 5 to show how much you approve or disapprove of their writing.

If all your comments are getting hidden by our readers, you should probably stop and think about why.  

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by: Matt Glazer @ Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 16:14:58 PM CDT

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In the immortal words of Dennis (1.50 / 2)

Help! Help! we're being repressed. 0 = Not toeing the Party line?

Can't remember who said it but I think it is appropriate, "You are entitled to your own opinion (0-5), but not your own facts."

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by: sdhook @ Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 20:02:48 PM CDT

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McCaul Endorsed by the Houston Chronicle! (1.50 / 2)

Matt Glazer doesn't keep these comments up long enough to even give me a chance to gain any favorable ratings. And yes one is entitled to their rating, but they are also entitled to the true facts of this election...which is what I am bringing to you.

Hopefully Matt and the BOR Crew will allow this comment to stay up longer than the 30 mins. you allowed the last one...and maybe someone will have a chance to express their opinion as well.

There's no hiding this fact:

Congressman Michael McCaul has been ENDORSED by the HOUSTON CHRONICLE. Obviously during their first encounter McCaul was not "slammed" too hard by Doherty...seeing that he came out on top. The Houston Chronicle must realize as well that Michael McCaul is the man that will best represent Congressional District 10, and that he is the man with the character, integrity, and substance to lead us in the right direction. As SDHOOK stated, we need someone with CHARACTER, not a "character" leading us through the next two years.

Please feel free to view the endorsement below:

http://www.chron.com/disp/stor...

Vote to keep OUR CONGRESSMAN, Michael McCaul, in Washington working for us!

-The Truthseeker

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by: truthseeker @ Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 22:51:10 PM CDT