Is Dick DeGuerin still working on Kinky's campaign?

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As ya'll will see from this google cached link, it wasn't all that long ago that Kinky joyfully welcomed Dick DeGuerin to his campaign. Of course, as we know from the news, DeGuerin is rapidly becoming better known for defending Tom "JohnCoby's Bitch" DeLay.

Kinky Friedman Welcomes Houston Attorney Dick DeGuerin as Campaign Advisor:
AUSTIN, Texas – August 8, 2005 – Gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman today announced that Dick DeGuerin, one of Texas’ top defense attorneys, will join the campaign as a staff advisor.

“The polarization of politics today has left our state lacking any real leadership,” said DeGuerin, who is perhaps best known for representing Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in the early 1990s.

“We’re thrilled to have someone of Mr. DeGuerin’s stature join our crusade to bring decency and honesty back to the state,” said campaign director Dean Barkley. “The presence of such a well-known civic leader on our campaign is a huge step toward developing a coalition of Democrats, Republicans and Independents. We welcome him aboard.”

DeGuerin believes Friedman’s fresh perspective and common-sense ideas will resonate with disillusioned voters in Texas.

More: (I can't get the link to work on DU, just google "kinky friedman deguerin" and choose the first "Cached" link to see it.)

The interesting thing is that what, only 2 months later, there is no trace, as far as I can tell, of the aforesaid press release to be found on Kinky's website. Look and find it if you can.... here's a link to the current "news" page.

http://www.kinkyfriedman.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=8&id=15&Itemid=27

Now, I wonder what happened? I have to admit, I thought less of Mr. Friedman when I found out that "Tricky" Dick DeGuerin was in the mix. Did DeGuerin just get busy, or did Kinky toss his ass out the door?

The "scrubbing" of the website suggests that the parting was not on amicable terms and that Kinky wishes to dissasociate himself from Mr. DeGuerin ... but Google remembers everything, now doesn't it?

[GOPisEvil]

1. I got a mailer from Charlie Baird yesterday. DeGuerin is a supporter.

Baird's running for 299th District Court and he's having a fundraiser. Racehorse Haynes and DeGuerin are both supporters. And, yes, Baird is a Democrat.

So...:shrug:

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2. DeGuerin plays both ends

He contributes to both sides about equally. He gave money to Nick Lamspon in 96 and the DNC but he's given money to Kay Bailey as well. He's a hired gun, so he'll work for anyone who will pay him.

Please don't hold that against Charlie Baird who is a good Democrat. You should take note that Buck Wood the attorney working with the Dems who lost their Texas House seats, is in the same sponsor contribution category as DeGeurin, on this fund raiser.

Sonia

[GOPisEvil]

3. Oh, I'm fine with Charlie.

I just found it interesting that's all.

If Eddie Rodriguez is on your side, that's enough for me.

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4. The page moved

http://www.kinkyfriedman.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=27

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5. Juanita has the story too

http://www.brazosriver.com/emailoctober1.htm