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Making an Impact

“The Lone Star Project … hammers Republicans whenever it gets a chance, promoting strong local Democratic candidates and even bringing lawsuits.”
(Roll Call, Stuart Rothenberg,
March 12, 2009)

“Anyone who questions whether [The Lone Star Project] can make life difficult for a Republican legislator should talk to former Sen. Kim Brimer.”
(Austin American Statesman, February 17, 2009)

“[The Lone Star Project] is responsible for the aggressive stance the party has taken toward DeLay and other Lone Star State Republicans since the 2004 election.”
(The Washington Post, March 6, 2006)

"David Dewhurst has said most Texans don't have much sympathy "for someone who that can't fill out a two page [health insurance] application every six months".

The Democrat-supported Lone Star Project in Washington reported this week that Dewhurst failed to file necessary forms at least six times in recent years.
(San Antonio Expres News,, 4/12/2007)

"The Justice staff memo was obtained by the Lone Star Project ...The story broke the same day the U.S. Supreme Court was considering legal challenges to the plan brought by Democrats and minority groups."
(Houston Chronicle, 12/3/2005)

"The Texas chapter of the NAACP, along with the Lone Star Project, have analyzed the amicus brief filed by the Justice Department and have concluded, justifiably, that the Voting Rights section of the Justice Department is now controlled by partisan political appointees."
(Roll Call - Donna Brazile, 2/28/2006)

State District Court Denies Brimer Ballot Challenge

After very brief deliberation, State District Court Judge Tom Lowe denied Republican State Senator Kim Brimer’s effort to knock his Democratic challenger, Wendy Davis, off the November ballot. Judge Lowe upheld Davis’ position on every important disputed point. (Source: Case# 236-231160-08, July 22, 2008)

Read the Court Ruling Here
Read the Final Judgement Here

The quick decision is a victory for Davis and another setback for the longtime incumbent Kim Brimer, who has been dogged by ethical scandals and low poll numbers.

Since the candidate filing deadline in January, Kim Brimer has remained in virtual hiding, focusing almost entirely on a desperate effort to avoid a contest with Davis. Earlier this year, Brimer attempted to use an allied organization as a proxy to challenge Davis, but the case was quickly dismissed. Since then, he has kept a low profile and avoided most communication with the press and public while plotting this latest legal move. Brimer even refused to appear before, during or after today's Court proceedings, which he initiated.

Now that Kim Brimer himself has been rebuked by the District Court, he must decide whether to pursue the case through appeals or abandon further legal maneuvers and engage in a defense of his Senate record and an exchange of ideas with Wendy Davis.

The Lone Star Project is an activity of the Lone Star Fund.

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