Howdy

Howdy Ags!

It was nice to meet all of you in class today. As I stated in class, I graduated in 2005 from Furman University where I majored in Political Science and was active in campus and community politics. After working on a few campaigns and at a trade association in Washington, I decided to move to Aggieland for a Ph.D. in Political Science. When I'm not working on my dissertation or prepping class you can find me at the Buffalo Wild Wings in College Station -- usually trying frantically to have a television turned to watch my Tar Heels play.

As the syllabus states, part of the required reading will be following this blog and the coverage of elections in national and Texas media. Here are a few links for you to check on periodically:

The New York Times

Washington Post

Congressional Quarterly

Politico

For the Texas media perspective, you should check on:

Houston Chronicle


Dallas Morning News


Austin American-Statesman

Here are a few TV ads currently running from congressional elections around the country:

-The U.S. Chamber of Commerce for Rob Portman (R) - Ohio Senate

-The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee against Roy Blunt (R) - Missouri Senate

-Rep. Chet Edwards (D) against Bill Flores (R) - TX 17

-Bill Flores (R) against Rep. Chet Edwards (D) - TX 17

and Mick Mulvaney (R) against Rep. John Spratt (D) - SC 5

Don't forget to read Herrnson, Intro. and Chapter 1 and Jacobson, Chapters 1 and 2. See you all on Wednesday.

Gig 'em.