Monthly Archives: October 2014

Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Endorsement for Lieutenant Governor

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This week, citizens all across the great state of Texas are at a critical crossroads, with an important decision to make:  do we stay in the past, or move forward with the future? In some races for this year's election, a reasonable case can be made for either side.  For example, the race for Railroad Commissioner … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Dallas Republican Candidate Reveals GOP Suppression Strategy, Racist Comments

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Words matter, especially to candidates during an election.  And sometimes what matters the most are not the promises that the candidate makes to different audiences, but what they're caught saying when they think no one else is listening.  It made all the difference in 2012, that's for sure. For one Republican hopeful up in the Big … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 28th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance says VOTE VOTE VOTE as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff published an index to all his interviews and judicial Q&As for the 2014 cycle. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and Daily Kos is not going to be quiet about the blatantly discriminatory Voter Photo … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Vote For $10.10: Wendy Davis Pledges To Raise Texas Minimum Wage

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Texas is often heralded for being the most prolific job creator in the United States.  One look at the basic employment rolls reveals that in itself, that is a true statement. What is often missed in that purely quantitative assessment of the roaring Texas job factory?  Too many Texans are forced to work in low-wage jobs … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Body Cameras Protect the Police Too

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An important reminder from neighboring New Mexico the that the push to equip police forces across the country with body cameras isn't just about potential victims of abuse.  Those same body cameras will also be there to protect officers that have done nothing wrong.  One officer in Albuquerque knows this to be very true.  Here's … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Wendy Davis’ Closing Argument? Education

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After a tough and complex campaign season, there are some tell tale signs that the end is near.  One of them?  In the seemingly endless barrage of negative television ads, you start to get more that look less like pure attacks, and more like closing arguments. These ads finally show the candidate's face, and try … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 20th

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"Voting freshens your breath, whitens your teeth, and improves your sex life." -- Molly Ivins The Texas Progressive Alliance reminds you that EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff published an interview with John Cook, the Democratic nominee for Land Commissioner. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and … Continue Reading ››