JLWM8609 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Read about it here:http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/5408753.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I usually enjoy watching public figures go down in flames, but this one seems to be all sizzle and no steak. Until I hear that Rosenthal used taxpayer money to shower her with gifts it's just a curiosity, not an outrage, to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 With Ed on this one. he seems fairly proper overall when it comes to finances, but now that he was blatantly using city email to write to his other woman, it's going to see what comes out. It's at that point I'll bring out the popcorn. Right now, he's just humiliated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I want him to resign because he's a poor DA, who forgets his job is justice, not convictions. The use of taxpayer paid email for social purposes is indicative of his lack of judgement. Remember folks, never use company email for anything you don't want someone else to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 You know, it's funny. I chuckled at the airing of Rosenthal's dirty laundry, but shrugged as far as it being a big deal. Then, I see this article where the GOP is trying to run him off!http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headli...ro/5412024.htmlSo, apparently, the Harris County GOP is so scared of getting swept next November that THEY are putting the pressure on ol' Chuck. Have to say, I got a big laugh out of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Either that, or there's another shoe about to drop and they know what it is and are distancing themselves early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 From the Chron article:"...Rosenthal, exiting the Greenway Plaza meeting about a half-hour before the it ended, said, "I'm going to run for district attorney and I am going to win."He said he did not know if he will have an opponent in the Republican primary."I certainly hope not. I don't think they've got anybody with the qualifications to run against me," Rosenthal added."Sounds a bit like a veiled threat, no?Anyone recall what happened to Tom Hill when he went up against Speaker of the House Tom Craddick? After failing to unseat Rep. Craddick, Rep. Hill suddenly felt, after 10 terms in office, "a need to move on." Entrenched Texas politicians aren't known for playing softball.Rosenthal has a history of vicious, unprincipled prosecutions, and any opponent - especially from within The Party - had best have a rabies vaccine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Read about it here:http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/5408753.htmlSeems like possible indiscretion, but not a resign-able offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 You know, it's funny. I chuckled at the airing of Rosenthal's dirty laundry, but shrugged as far as it being a big deal. Then, I see this article where the GOP is trying to run him off!http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headli...ro/5412024.htmlSo, apparently, the Harris County GOP is so scared of getting swept next November that THEY are putting the pressure on ol' Chuck. Have to say, I got a big laugh out of that.Insiders in the Republican party (yes, I know a few, and they're very nice people as long as you don't discuss politics) have said that Rosenthal has been in their sites prior to this. His grandstanding that jeopardized cases early in his tenure really annoyed many HCRP leaders. However their facing the prospect of deposing an inumbent was distasteful. I guess they're getting over it (see: race for Harris County Judge). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 More tabloid gossip, who cares. I see 2008 already off to a bad start with these "witch hunt" stories. Everyone is getting fired, going to rehab or jail. Sick of it. Pure barber/beauty shop gossip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 (edited) looks like rosenthal won't be running again.full storyHarris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal has withdrawn his name from the Republican ballot for re-election today amid pressure from his own party following last week's release of intimate emails he wrote to his personal assistant. Edited January 3, 2008 by musicman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I have a hard time wondering why Chuch Rosenthal would even want to remain on the ballot after what he did. You would think he would be happy to take himself off, but it was the complete opposite. I don't think he would have gotten that many votes anyway if he remained on the ballot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Stick a fork in Chuck.........he's done. How sloppy, everyone knows not to use corporate emails to flirt, make plans, WHATEVER! Even if he does put his name back up, I would not consider him worthy of the office any longer. He is more politician now than "do-gooder". I think Red ought to go for his office, he would probably have at least 1,000 votes, just from here, but of course with all his "dirty laundry" who knows ?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 As much appeal as "top dog" may have, I really do not have the stomach for today's politics. I am not particularly a fan of Rosenthal, but the way the Harris County GOP ran him off is typical of the type of crap that keeps me from seriously considering any political office. Frankly, I am rather offended that the HC GOP finds his love notes so offensive, yet ignored many of the serious criticisms of Rosenthal's office. I may not be impressed with Chuck, but I have even less respect for the HC GOP....if that was even possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 .... just from here, but of course with all his "dirty laundry" who knows ?!?! Hell, I might vote for Red FOR his dirty laundry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hell, I might vote for Red FOR his dirty laundry.There's something to that. I'd rather have an indiscrete and unapologetic hedonist in office that can do a job competently than an incompetent man of virtue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hey, I never said I was competent. But, the other stuff I'll cop to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hey, I never said I was competent. But, the other stuff I'll cop to.Are you at least honest? Realistically, I think that's all I could hold out a sliver of hope for in someone willing to take on a political career. The competent ones make too much money in the private sector and from incompetent politicians to be willing to run for a office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Just imagine how the Red Scare Email Controversy would be far juicier than that old goat Rosenthal and his secretary's ear lobes, or whatever. Sigh, American politics and the faux-puritanical hypocrisy. Yet, people still lap it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Ch 13 relased more emails today: To: Stevens, KerrySent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 2:42pmFrom: Rosenthal, ChuckSubject: YouBaby when I kiss your hairI feel electricity in the airI'm gonna kiss your eyesThen I'm gonna kiss your neckThen I'm gonna kiss your tummyThen I'm gonna kiss your pineappleLove,Chuckie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) Then I'm gonna kiss your pineappleLove,ChuckieThats the best part! A line srtaight out of The B-52's song...."Strobelight" after Fred Schneider shouts the phrase there a reaL MAJOR higH Organ SCRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEECHHH!!! COOL Edited January 7, 2008 by Vertigo58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 And maybe it will kiss him back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millennica Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 New Investigation in Texas E-Mail CaseBy RALPH BLUMENTHAL--New York TimesPublished: January 9, 2008HOUSTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 And maybe it will kiss him back! Yall crack me up w/ these photo responses. You guys must have these on file, or do you search for them? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Case against Rosenthal couldn't be more convincingDA's record is one of unequal treatment of the poor and minorities. He should resign.great piece by new councilmember jolanda jones.full editorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 jolanda jones should look in the mirror.Who in the world starts an opinion with a John Mayer song reference?Oy vey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Did I hear or read something that MOST of the "controversial emails" came from Mrs. Seigler's HUSBAND ? DUh-Duh-Duuuuuhhhhhhnnnnn !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) looks like he resignedChuck Rosenthal resigned as district attorney today amid an e-mail scandal that recently forced him to abandon his re-election campaign and a lawsuit filed today that sought his removal from office. Bill Delmore, chief of the D.A.'s legal services bureau, which oversees the general counsel's office, confirmed that Rosenthal issued a press release in which he says he contacted the Governor's office to tender his resignation."Although I have enjoyed excellent medical and pharmacological treatment, I have come to learn that the particular combination of drugs prescribed for me in the past has caused some impairment in my judgment," Rosenthal wrote in his resignation letter. Rosenthal declined to comment. full article Edited February 15, 2008 by musicman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) "Although I have enjoyed excellent medical and pharmacological treatment, I have come to learn that the particular combination of drugs prescribed for me in the past has caused some impairment in my judgment," Rosenthal wrote in his resignation letter. Oh! So the drugs made him a philadering racist. I heard that's a common side effect. Edited February 15, 2008 by Porchman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Oh I bet you have enjoyed some excellent pharma, Chuck. Those are some tiny and sad huevos belonging to a man who puts his name to a statement like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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