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Alan says: I am in favor of limiting the governor to two consecutive terms. But blacklisting someone after eight years altogether, regardless of how good or bad they did their job, can needlessly force an effective public official out of public service. Many state governors throughout history have served well over eight years without their constituents regretting it. I would point out that such a system is wholly unworkable in twenty-first century America: we live in the era of the permanent campaign and the 24-hour news cycle. A governor facing re-election every other year would essentially do nothing but fundraise (which is close to what most do anyway even with four-year terms). (November 19th, 2009 at 11:09pm)
Stories on Profile
Bob Schneider »
[November 2009]
Newspaper Days »
Once upon a time, Molly Ivins was just a kid from River Oaks with an internship at the Houston Chronicle. Her time there set her on the path to becoming the most famous firebrand in Texas.
by Bill Minutaglio and W. Michael Smith [November 2009]
Gone to New York »
Bud Shrake’s letters to friends back in Texas during his years in New York show the late novelist in all his ribald, freewheeling glory. And never more alive.
Introduction by Gary Cartwright [November 2009]
The Real McCoys »
Following in his brother’s footsteps, Case McCoy is looking to become the next quarterback for the Texas Longhorns.
by Jeff Beckham [November 2009]
Brain Storm »
The role of the cerebellum and underlying brain abnormalities in autism.
by Eileen Smith [November 2009]
Tanya Tucker »
Tanya Tucker on life on the road and her new album.
Interview by Evan Smith [September 2009]
Mike Leach Is Thinking ... »
And you would be too if you were an itinerant Rollerblader with a passion for pirates who’d reinvented the game of college football, brought joy to Lubbock, beaten UT, and narrowly missed a shot at a national champi- onship. And what you’d be thinking is, “Gangway!”
by S.C. Gwynne [September 2009]
The Time of His Life »
The original dirty dancer, Patrick Swayze, died Monday at the age of 57.
by Eileen Smith [September 2009]
C. Andrew Doyle »
The new Episcopal bishop on politics, faith, and Twitter.
Interview by Evan Smith [August 2009]
The Judgment of Sharon Keller »
Her decision to close the door on a death row inmate’s final plea has earned the state’s top criminal judge lasting infamy and a misconduct investigation that goes to trial this month. But was she wrong?
by Michael Hall [August 2009]
Eunice and Me »
I once played guitar for Eunice Shriver, the woman with the beautiful smile.
by Paul Stekler [August 2009]
Julián Castro »
New mayor Julián Castro on San Antonio’s future.
Interview by Evan Smith [July 2009]
Ted or Alive »
In the late seventies, Ted Nugent (a.k.a. “the Nuge” or “Uncle Ted”) had the country’s biggest hard-rock touring act—a wild-ass blend of in-your-face energy, obscene language, and a well-placed loincloth. Now he’s the country’s biggest gun rights advocate—and all that’s changed is the loincloth.
by John Spong [July 2009]
And That’s The Way It Is »
Broadcast news loses its anchor. Remembering Walter Cronkite.
by Evan Smith [July 2009]
Remembering Farrah (1947-2009) »
A tribute to the original Texas bombshell and our favorite angel, Farrah Fawcett.
[July 2009]
A Life’s Work »
Self-proclaimed artist Jim Huntington spends his days in Coupland toiling away with clay models and giving shape to large pieces of granite.
by Wendy Moncada [July 2009]
The Dark Knight »
Inside the fantastic rise and catastrophic fall of Sir Allen Stanford—that high-flying egomaniac with the offshore bank, gold helicopter, Caribbean island, and knack for disposing of other people’s money.
by Mimi Swartz [May 2009]
My Life »
Trade secrets and true tales from Lynn Wyatt, she of the famously fabulous parties, glamorous couture gowns, rich and entertaining pals (e.g., Liza Minnelli, Andy Warhol), and legendary whiskey laugh.
by Mimi Swartz [March 2009]
By Design »
Every piece of jewelry Zoltan David makes is hand-forged—and he doesn’t make copies.
by Sarah Sumadi [March 2009]
Wrongfully Imprisoned »
Reginald Kennard tells of his life without his big brother.
As told to Jena A. Williams [March 2009]
The Last Pickens Show »
When T. Boone Pickens launched his Pickens Plan last summer, crude oil was at $136 a barrel. Now, with crude at or below $40, does anyone care anymore about what Pickens has to say?
by Skip Hollandsworth [February 2009]
Dreams from My Father »
How my dad learned to stop worrying and love a Democrat.
by Eileen Smith [February 2009]
Straus of Representatives »
The likely Speaker of the House promises no retaliation, an end to the acrimony, and tells his fellow Republicans to “wake up!”
by Paul Burka and Evan Smith [January 2009]
The Great Developer »
Trammell Crow made millions based on what he called hunches—warehouses, atrium marts, huge hotels—and amazingly, most of his deals he did on a handshake.
by Skip Hollandsworth [January 2009]
Contributors »
Misty Keasler, Van Ditthavong, and Lou Brooks.
[November 2008]
Girl Gone Mild »
After spending her adolescence largely out of view (except for a few scrapes with restaurant and bar employees), presidential spawn Jenna Bush is emerging as a public person in her own right. But her return to private life can’t come soon enough.
by Skip Hollandsworth [November 2007]
