The Texas Progressive Alliance has its Halloween costume ready as it bring you this weeks' roundup.
Off the Kuff examines the recent R to D party switches in Bexar County.
Horwitz at Texpatriate discusses the recent shakeups in Statewide races.
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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Ben Hall For Some?? Candidate OPPOSES LGBT Protections
All throughout the 2013 Mayoral election, Houston's Progressive community has wondered where Mayoral candidate Ben Hall stands LGBT issues such as marriage and workplace discrimination. As Mayor and current incumbent Annise Parker has faced much scrutiny regarding these issues, Ben Hall has seemed to get a free pass, managing to artfully avoid all questions … Continue Reading ››
TLCQ 2013: Endorsements
For those that have asked, here is the full list of Texas Leftist endorsements. If didn't issue an endorsement in the race Houston City Controller, because I felt that there was a strong case to be made on behalf of both incumbent Ronald Green and challenger Bill Frazer. Green is a Democrat and Frazer is … Continue Reading ››
TLCQ 2013: Endorsement for Mayor of Houston
The race for Mayor of Houston is big business. Whether that be from the standpoint of running the government equivalent of a $5 Billion dollar corporation, or from the nearly $2 million dollars needed to wage a credible campaign, having a serious shot at winning the office takes some serious commitment.
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TLCQ 2013: Endorsements in City Council At Large Races
Though he's drawn one challenger in perennial candidate Mike "Griff" Griffin, Council Member Stephen Costello is looking strong for reelection in At Large Position 1. Costello is a Republican, but his style of politics is far-removed from the grand-standing hyper-partisanship of Washington. As head of the Budget Committee, Costello has become an important … Continue Reading ››
Texoblogosphere: week of October 21st
The Texas Progressive Alliance is old enough to remember when everyone who ran for public office did so on a premise of making it work better as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff assesses the state of Houston's elections going into early voting.
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Off the Kuff assesses the state of Houston's elections going into early voting.
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TLCQ 2013: Endorsements in City Council Districts F-K
Bolstered by unprecedented growth and diversification in Houston's Asian community, District F is rapidly becoming a second epicenter of the Bayou City. The Asia Town area is exploding with new businesses and entrepreneurial ventures, and needs a council member with the energy, vitality and commitment to voice all of these interests within city government. … Continue Reading ››