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Best Moments This Year (Let's start on a high note)
Hubert Vo's Challenge not being a slam dunk for the Republicans gave us hope. (It was quickly dashed)
Senfronia Thompson: Just about every time she spoke, it reminded us what it feels like to stand up for what's right, to be passionate, and to have the fire in the belly for Texans and their rights. (If y'all are in the capitol, you really ought to go by her office and shake her hand.)
Carter Casteel calling out Hupp for the mean and ill-informed member that she is. Carter's stock keeps going up.
Senator Ellis and Hinojosa for trying to be brave Democrats.
The witnesses: on the awful legislation to erode civil rights this session, some of the bravest and most eloquent Texans stood up for what they believe. That's politics that we can be proud of.
Mary Denny. Without her some days we would have had nothing to write about.

And, The Worst. . . a much longer list, so add your own.
Tom Craddick. A terrible speaker, using arm-twisting and political idealogy and power above any efforts to improve the numerous bills he voted on this session.
Chisum-Talton-Hupp-Staples. This group of Republicans and their amazing stupidity that gets more impressive as the day goes by gets our award for 'Elected Official Most Likely To Make Us Join A Fringe Group'
Phil King. Moron. It's the nicest thing we could say.
The cheaters, philanderers, paid off shills for industry, etc.
The Legislation. OMG, THE LEGISLATION! (Sorry, I ran screaming out of the room for a minute.)