HD-52: Craddick's PAC Gives Another $100,000 to Bryan Daniel

by: David Mauro

Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 07:47 PM CDT

Bryan Daniel, the Republican nominee in House District 52, is spending a lot of money to spread a lot of misinformation about his opponent, Diana Maldonado, who recently received the endorsement of the Austin American-Statesman.

Luckily for him, Daniel has friends like Speaker Tom Craddick to help bankroll his misleading attacks.

After Craddick's Stars Over Texas PAC contributed $125,000 to Daniel's campaign, the Statesman's Laylan Copelin is reporting that the PAC has given Daniel an additional $100,000.

Bryan Daniel is a guaranteed vote for the failed policies of Tom Craddick. He's been bought and paid for and has even adopted the same kind of "say anything to win" mentality that has run rampant in the DeLay-Craddick Texas Republican Party.

Diana Maldonado will be a voice for all of Williamson County and will not owe $225,000 of gratitude to a single corrupt politician.

Update: I forgot to mention that, as Phillip reported a few weeks ago, Maldonado had over a $250,000 cash on hand advantage over Daniel. When you only have $19,000 on hand and then receive $100,000 from Tom Craddick's PAC can you even claim independence? 

HD52 in Dead Heat

by: Michael Hurta

Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 05:15 PM CDT

From the Quorum Report:

New polling by a Democratic polling firm indicates Dems' confidence that they can be competitive for the HD 52 seat being vacated by House Transportation Chairman Mike Krusee (R-Round Rock).

The poll, conducted by Opinion Analysts, Inc., showed the Democrat in the race, Diana Maldonado, tied with the Republican Bryan Daniel. They each drew 35 percent with the Libertarian Lillian Simmons drawing 3 percent.

This is wonderful news.  In an obviously crucial race, we clearly stand a good shot.  If the momentum stays, Maldonado will win.  Now is as good of a time as any to contribute or help out in any way.  Because we can win.  We need five, and this should be one of them.

Rumor and Speculation Surround Mike Krusee

by: Matt Glazer

Wed Nov 14, 2007 at 05:15 PM CST

House District 52 is being called the new 7th legislative seat in Travis County because the Williamson County district has trended so rapidly Democratic.  In 2006, Krusee barely broke the 50% mark to underfunded, two time candidate Karen Felthauser.  Maldonado is an Annie's List candidate with institutional, community, and financial support.

This represents one of the Democrats single best pick up opportunities.  We will be watching with curiosity.