Team Shami 3.0

Dem gov hopeful picks sides after staff walk-out

"...Remember Jessica Gutierrez, the Hispanic outreach agent for Farouk Shami's campaign whose unauthorized press releases sent Shami's campaign..."

Feb. 17, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

White vs. Shami, Round One

Who won the Democratic governor's debate? (UPDATED)

"...In fact, the only person who thought White's rival Farouk Shami won seems to be his campaign manager Vince..."

Feb. 8, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Shami's Shale Flail

Dissecting the latest attack on Bill White

"...in a death-rattle flail: But the latest attempts by Farouk Shami's camp to smear Bill White as a pollution..."

Feb. 10, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Campaign Divided

Weird email exchange purporting to be from Shami staffers hits in-trays

"...a weird exchange that purports to be from the Farouk Shami campaign are making an already strange campaign look..."

Feb. 16, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Shoot the Messengers Before They Quit

Shami's campaign staff collapsing after email debacle

"...charge of your candidate's message. Now it seems that Farouk Shami's campaign pros have abandoned ship and are quitting..."

Feb. 17, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Guv's Race Shuffle

White shifts to the governor's race, and the candidate lineup follows

"...stepped aside, seemingly leaving political newcomer and hair-care tycoon Farouk Shami as the temporary front-runner, Gilbert said he would..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dem Guv Uproar

Shami files; Gilbert vs. Kinky for Gov becomes Gilbert vs. Kinky for Ag Commish

"...A month ago, Hank Gilbert, Kinky Friedman and Farouk Shami were all running to be the Democratic nominee..."

Dec. 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Scenes From an Election Day

A snapshot of one primary day's political doings

"...side, Smith credited Houston hair mogul and Mansion hopeful Farouk Shami as, for reporters, the latest incarnation of Anna..."

March 5, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Dems for Governor: Bill White, et al.

White stands out as Dems' best shot

"...to take part in that Feb. 8 debate was Farouk Shami, founder of the CHI (aka "cationic hydration interlink")..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gilbert's Sauce/Goose/Gander Moment

Parsing Hank Gilbert's switch from gov to ag commissioner race

"...shaky grasp on campaign law). However, endorsing political newcomer Farouk Shami over White (in part because Gilbert prefers his..."

Dec. 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Politics of Debating

What Medina's GOP debate inclusion and exclusion means for White and Shami

"...The candidate that would probably gain most would be Farouk Shami, who many Democratic party activists see as Tony..."

Jan. 17, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Kinky's Questions

Campaign consultant Colin Strother explains the Friedman Dem race switch

"...names in the governor's race – Bill White and Farouk Shami – over the weekend (on a related note,..."

Dec. 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry and White Gear Up for a Fight

November, hair we come!

"...as a done deal. The challenge from hair-care magnate Farouk Shami, who limped in with 13%, and five other..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...six points behind Perry in a head-to-head race; meanwhile, Farouk Shami's guv campaign appears to be imploding as we..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature

Headlines

"...• Bill White and Farouk Shami faced off Monday in the only televised debate..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

Point Austin: We're All Flakes Here

It's not the sideshow candidates who should worry Texas voters

"...on March 2 – unless the most prominent pretender, Farouk Shami, manages to buy enough publicity to force a..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and

"...savings and reduced consultant fees. – Lee Nichols Shami: The Hits Keep Coming..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature

Campaign Finance Reports

Cash makes the contender

"...side, former Houston Mayor Bill White hammered lead opponent Farouk Shami, who has burned through both the $3 million..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...much less for their respective rivals, hair care magnate Farouk Shami and Kinky Friedman. The applause meter delivered a..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...in no way a formal endorsement. Meanwhile, Houston businessman Farouk Shami announced that he's considering challenging Gov. Rick Perry..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature

Top 10 Quotes of the Week 2010

People said the darndest things

"...– An unnamed Farouk Shami campaign staffer, venting anger in an e-mail (inadvertently..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature

Endorse-o-Rama 2010

Travis Co. Dem clubs backing White, Gilbert, favor Earle for lite guv

"...The headline numbers first: Bad news for Farouk Shami, who traveled all the way up to Austin..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...• Houston hair-care tycoon Farouk Shami (he of CHI beauty products) officially filed for..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature

White for Gov

Houston mayor jumps from senate race

"...Instead, he's thrown his support behind hair care tycoon Farouk Shami. In his press release, he explained, "Farouk will..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback – Kinky Friedman: Between the Lines

Kinky Friedman's first album of original songs in 35 years: "How hard could it be?"

"...that's guys like Donald Trump and Kinky Friedman and Farouk Shami. They're afraid of outside people getting into politics...."

June 29, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Election Results

State and local tallies

"...GovernorStatewideTravis County Bill Dear6,5741.0%3310.9% Bill White516,62176.0%34,41490.2% Felix Rodriguez Alvarado33,7085.0%5041.3% Farouk Shami87,26812.8%2,3846.3% Alma Ludivina Aguado19,5562.9%2890.8% Clement E. Glenn9,8521.4%1280.3% Star Locke6,2980.9%118..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

Quick Election Round-Up: State

Statewide and local primary results

"...six opponents, currently with 77%. Hair care products magnate Farouk Shami's huge personal fortune gave him no traction whatsoever..."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the March 2 primaries

"...progressive direction for public policy. His only significant challenger, Farouk Shami, has no experience in government, and is campaigning..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Headlines

"...will face his lead opponent in the Democratic primary, Farouk Shami, in a debate to be broadcast live statewide..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

White's Money

Democratic Houston ex-mayor leads gubernatorial fund raising

"...everyone has to wait to see how much money Farouk Shami has loaned himself this time...."

Feb. 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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