LIVE FROM DC: David T. Harris for TX 06

by: Michelle Harris

Wed Feb 08, 2006 at 09:00 AM CST

My first call of the day starts out with Green Day blasting at 5:48 AM (I forgot I had maxed out the ringer the day before)

Dave: Sorry to wake you so early

Me: Its okay, whats going on?

Dave: I have no dress shirts

Me: What?

Dave: I have no dress shirts

Here I am thinking, and you are calling me why? Fed-Ex can't get it to you in an hour

Me: Dave, go to the front desk and they can help you get a cab to a store.

Dave: Good idea...

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Why We Can WIN TX-06 in 2006

by: David T. Harris

Tue Feb 07, 2006 at 00:18 PM CST

I know my race is not one of the top 10 races to watch in 2006, but it should be. Joe Barton has been in Congress for over 20 years and instead of representing his constituents, he has been the voice and the legislative bankroll for many large oil and gas industries. Joe Barton is EXACTLY what is wrong with government today; a career corrupt politician that has abandoned his district long ago to cater to K street lobbyists instead of the average, hard-working American down on Main Street trying to earn a living in places like Waxahachie or Corsicana, TX.

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