When it rains, it pours. Last week Don McLeroy failed to win Senate confirmation of his nomination as Texas State Board of Education chairman. Now he’s picked up what could be a very stiff challenge to his re-election next year. Paul Burka at Texas Monthly is reporting that Thomas Ratliff, son of former lieutenant governor […]
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Sunday’s murder of George Tiller, a doctor who performed abortions in Kansas, has brought condemnation from many, including some anti-abortion groups and activists. But not all the “condemnations” have been particularly convincing. Doug Phillips of San Antonio-based Vision Forum Ministries, released a statement: “Tiller the Killer” is dead. Who will mourn for this man? . . […]
TFN’s ‘Contrived Near-Riots’
We thought you might like to see one of the e-mails making the rounds. This is from a Texas religious-righter, who addressed his screed to “Texas Officials” and the “Texas SBOE.” The “BORKING” of Dr. Don McLeroy … !!! We have now seen it happen many, many times … a perfectly good and decent person […]
Why Aren’t They Telling the Truth?
Far-right groups have consistently and recklessly blamed religious discrimination for the Senate’s failure to confirm the nomination of Don McLeroy as chairman of the Texas State Board of Education. An e-mail today from Texas Eagle Forum: Don McLeroy’s opponents admitted he was “fair,” but simply did not like his Biblical worldview. Please thank him for his […]
What’s Next for the State Board of Education?
With the Senate failing Thursday to confirm the appointment of Don McLeroy as chairman of the Texas State Board of Education, what happens next? Here’s what Article 4, Section 12, of the Texas Constitution says about gubernatorial appointments: (f) If an appointee is rejected, the office shall immediately become vacant, and the Governor shall, without delay, […]
