Chris Peden - Are We Concerned?
Posted February 22nd, 2008 by tpb2
Chris Peden, the opportunist neocon running against Dr. Paul in the 14th district, is being played in the media as a threat to our seat. Pajamas Media, for instance, is claiming that their polling has Peden beating Ron Paul by 11 points (43-32).
Are we concerned enough?
Is this lone poll accurate?
What can we do, other than donate, to make sure Dr Paul retains his seat?
If we lose the primary, will Dr Paul run as an Independent?
I am starting to get rather anxious. Please, somebody, quell my fears.
output
If Dr. Paul loses his congressional race
and he suspects voter fraud or faul play it might just piss him off enough to run 3rd party. What else would he do with his time. He has a movement to lead.
Wilmington NC LOVES Dr. Paul
Fear Not
Dr. Paul has been an OB/GYN in this area for 40 years...
He has represented this area in congress for 20 of the last 30 years...
If anyone knows him, it is this constituancy...
I'll bet Dr. Paul is sending every household a nice campaign package in the mail, explaining how the neocons are out to get him again... Same way Newt tried during the "contract with america"...
You know, the one where Dr. Paul was outspent by about 3 to one, they neoCONS lost the primary and then backed the dem? And lost even worse than the primary...
While nothing is a cakewalk in politics... I see only cause to be vigilant here, not to fear.
wtf
Pajamas Media? Nightgown Media has Ron Paul winning the election...
Hope
Keep the faith. I, too, am always a little concerned because the opponent is so dirty. His ads are all lies about the Dr.
I was on a Townhall thread and someone was asking for money to unseat Ron Paul and put this clown in. I responded how crazy that is and no one contradicted me, so...
Source?!!
What is the source of all this data? Any links?
What can you make of this
http://www.guidrynews.com...
Bay Area Houston
Friendwood City Council
by Jim Guidry
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Friendswood City Council on Monday voted 5-2, with Chris Peden and John LeCour opposed, to approve an employment contract for Les McMahen as the city's new community development director.
The city council unanimously approved the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the revised FEMA Flood Insurance Study for Harris County.
The city council voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown for regional storm water training for developers and contractors.
All other agenda items were approved with unanimous votes.
James Toney presented a check for $9,200, which was raised by the Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk, to the Laura Recovery Foundation.
What? Look at their votes
Friendswood City Council
by Jim Guidry
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
http://www.guidrynews.com...
Friendswood City Council on Monday voted 4-3, with Mayor David Smith, Andy Rivera, Laura Ewing and Leslie Reid in favor and John LeCour, Chris Peden and Jim Hill to rate the performance of City Manager Bo McDaniel as “acceptable”. Reid, who was absent at the previous meeting where the city council was evenly divided over the performance of the city manager, was the tie breaker at this week's meeting.
The city council voted unanimously to deny a motion to provide police security for the transfer of funds from the Galveston County Tax Office at City Hall.
The motion by LeCour "to authorize the city manager to provide a city police officer for transitioning the transfer of funds from the Galveston County Tax Office at City Hall to begin immediately and to give discretion to the city manager to develop any details as may be needed" was seconded by Peden, but failed on a 7-0 vote.
The city council voted 6-1, with Smith opposed, to table action on a proposed ordinance providing for the issuance of permits for the installation of irrigation systems.
The city council voted unanimously to establish an employee recycling program, "and encouraging recycling efforts throughout the city."
All other agenda items were approved with unanimous votes.
From a Duo to a Trio: Chris Peden, Jim Hill and John LeCour
Bay Area Houston
Friendswood City Council
by Jim Guidry
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Friendswood City Council on Monday voted 4-3, with Chris Peden, Jim Hill and John LeCour opposed, to continue to tax personal property in transit which would be exempted by a recently passed state law. The vote came after a public hearing that attracted no comments from the public.
The city council voted unanimously to appoint Mark McLean to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill a vacancy.
The city council voted unanimously to approve a $746,639.50 contract with David Wight Construction for the Clover Acres Drainage Improvements Project.
The city council voted unanimously to approve an agreement with Friendswood High School Swim Team for use of the municipal swimming pool.
All other agenda items were approved with unanimous votes.
The Duo again
http://www.guidrynews.com...
Bay Area Houston
Friendswood City Council
by George Lee
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Friendswood City Council on Monday voted 5-2, with Chris Peden and John LeCour opposed, to authorize a request for proposals to conduct a personnel pay plan study.
The city council voted 5-2, with Leslie Reid and Peden opposed, to endorse the reappointment of six members and one new appointment to the 13 member Galveston County United Board of Health. The reappointed members are: John Zendt, hospitality; Ben G. Raimer, MD, UTMB; Mary Anne Holcomb, municipality; Ted Hanley, Citizen-at-large; Milton Howard, DDS; Patricia Rogers, MD, citizen-at-large; and new member Paulette Robertson, RN.
The city council voted 6-1, with Reid opposed, to amend the City Code providing for alternate positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The city council voted to authorize Mayor David Smith to execute a grant of $50,000 in an economic development agreement with Dr. Ronald Baden of EC Friendswood I, L.P. regarding a $4.9 million medical office facility to be located on a 1.6 acre tract at Winding Way.
The city council voted to accept maintenance responsibilities for the Monte Bello Subdivision, including streets, drainage and utilities a one year period.
The city council voted to approve funding for Phase II of the Clear Creek Floodway remapping.
The city council voted to amend the tax collections services agreement with the Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector's office.
The city council voted to approve the appointment of Hassan Moghaddam to the Planning and Zoning Commission, to complete the unexpired term of Marcus Rives.
The city council voted to authorize the mayor to execute a $32,000 proposal from Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Engineering, for engineering services to design a storm sewer system, and to include the Greenbriar Drive area within the existing Glenshannon Drainage Project.
The city council voted to authorize the purchase of 4.2 acre-ft. of regional detention from the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District for the Glenshannon Drainage Project.
Council Member LeCour requested to speak regarding naming the new Public Safety Building after Arden Hill.
All other agenda items were approved unanimously.
Dr. Paul has a 70% approval rating.
Even McCain supporters in the district say things like. "We have to keep him in Congress."!
I'm not too concerned but am still slightly concerned. We will be out canvasing in the district on Saturday at 10:00.
My concern really is with the local GOP being crooked and voter fraud. I put up a sign at the local polling place and it went missing but Pedens is still there.
Check out details at ronpaul.meetup.com/270
Yes! but don't quit
The poll is not true (ask the campaign manager) but you should never quit. Call people, talk to people and get the message going forward. If you talk to a Texan, ask them if they want a congressman with an active and very vocal voice in every other congressmans district. Let's face it, not supporting Paul makes you a target in your home state. All elected officials need to understand this.
Yes
Yes, there are serious concerns in the 14th. That is why Ron has, for the most part, taken a break from the national campaign.
Both Peden and Paul's polls show the same thing, Peden leading by 10 points.
He has been campaigning hard in the district for months. His numbers have been climbing.
But the Paul campaign does have a few tricks up there sleeves. They can dish it out just like Peden has been.
Pajamas Media
... was founded by the fellow who runs Little Green Footballs (www.littlegreenfootballs....). Trusting much of what is said on that website, or any connected to it, could be foolish.
It used to be interesting. Until it turned into "Kill the ragheads!" HQ.
Live Free Or Die; Death Is Not The Worst of Evils.
On the other hand
Fortune Favors the Bold
Paul has some very powerful enemies now and they are throwing alot of weight behind this Peden clown. Plus the 14th has been redistricted to include suburban Houston.
It could be close. If you can donate to Paul's congressional campaign, please do.
Consider yourself quelled
Dr. Paul has won tougher fights, like in 1996. His campaign managers know how to win a House seat. Republican primary turnout will be low since the presidential nomination is decided, so Dr. Paul's long-established ground operation will carry the day in his district. Peden's campaign will of course tout any internal polling that is favorable to him, but keep quiet on polling that is not. Texas Republicans are very incumbent-friendly and his constituents have known Dr. Paul for a long time. There will be defections on the war, but most will stay with him because he is a known quantity and has always provided great constituent service. But if Dr. Paul was the challenger he wouldn't stand a snowball's chance in hell.