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Ronald Reagan Dinner for Travis County Republican Party at AT&T Center
Social columnists love politicians. Especially shy social columnists, like me. Politicians can turn a conversation on a dime. And they like questions. Even from the press. They can’t help it.
John and Ruby Alaniz
The Ronald Reagan Dinner for the Travis County Republican Party took place at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. Smaller than the Johnson-Bentsen-Richards Dinner for the Travis County Democratic Party at the Four Seasons Hotel the previous week, it blended a range of ages, dress and customs.
Andy Barclay, Megan Hamilton and Will Hamilton
The honoree was Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, but, as with the Democratic event, I didn’t stick around for the speeches. My part is the people. And the lobby of center’s banquet hall was full of fascinating folks who talked about travel, art, jobs, policy and legal mediation, but mostly politics.
Greg Ackerman and Mike Dominguez
Several candidates for office approached me, not just with open handshakes and big smiles, but ready to talk on just about any subject. A few were shaken by the uncertainty about redistricting — back in the hands of a San Antonio panel of judges — but none were shaken enough to express anything but confidence in their eventual electoral triumphs. That’s another thing to like about politicians: They breathe optimism.
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By Greg Ackerman
January 30, 2012 1:01 PM | Link to this
Thank you Michael. It was a pleasure chatting last week. Glad you enjoyed coming to the event.
By Susan Barnes
January 27, 2012 11:51 AM | Link to this
One of the most fun and informative evenings I have had. Mr. Abbott was a great speaker.
By James Barnes
January 26, 2012 9:34 AM | Link to this
Great Event! Was a good time.
By Andy
January 25, 2012 7:11 PM | Link to this
Thank you, Michael!