Our good friend, Governor 39% Rick Perry, finally made the decision on Friday to call for a special election in Texas State House District 97.

The Texas Democratic Party is experiencing growing pains. Luckily, we don't have to look any further than the Texas Republican Party to learn what not to do.

I am not helping America's families feel good about the economy, and I'm proud of it.

Sure, he's resigning from the White House. But that doesn't mean he's going quietly. I hope this isn't a preview of things to come; I could certainly use less yammering from Karl in the future.

Oh man. I just got an email from the Texas Democratic Party, and it totally made my day. Apparently, they are helping people apply to be Rick Perry's newest crony.

I frequently have to explain Texas’ lovable little idiosyncrasies to my friends who do not live in the Lone Star State. The reciting of our separate state pledge in addition to the Pledge of Allegiance leaves everyone scratching their heads in bewilderment.

Like so many of my Texas public school classmates, I mumbled my way through those words. I was eager just to get that event over with and go on with my day. Even accounting for the ten-year gap, I’m sure that many of today’s student reactions aren’t much different.

Hit ‘em where they ain’t. It’s a time honored axiom for combat, sports, marketing, and politics. It means that you should attack an opponent where they’re at their weakest.

Forget the approaching multi-million dollar film starring Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep. The real life, modern-day version of government shenanigans continues to provide summer entertainment that is, if not appreciated, at least much more riveting. At least admission is free!

In yet another cheerful and reassuring meeting between nations, talks last week between Defense Secretary Gates, State Secretary Rice and Saudi envoy Saud al Faisal broke down over US allegations that Saudi Arabia is providing financial and logistical support to Iraq’s Sunni insurgency.

No good deed in politics and government goes unpunished. No matter how well meaning, you’re going to upset someone.

I learned that lesson shortly after my introduction to the sport. For years, Alison and I had bumped along down Drexel to get to her parents’ home on Betsy Lane. Drexel was about as torn up and pitted with potholes as a street could be.