Honestly this shouldn't be too surprising, but the Affordable Care Act isn't just giving people more access to quality healthcare. It's also putting Americans to work and saving many of our nation's hospitals, as reported by Dan Diamond of Forbes magazine...
Obamacare was once called “The Job-Killing Health Care Law.” … Continue Reading ››
In the wake of everyone's shock and awe at Eric Cantor's stunning defeat this week, did anyone notice something on Capitol Hill that hasn't happened in a long time?? Yes, that's right... both houses of the United States actually did some WORK this week. Work that was not meeting with lobbyists or calling rich folks … Continue Reading ››
If anyone thought that Texas Governor Rick Perry might try to keep quiet between now in a possible 2016 run, think again. He came out spreading falsehoods about homosexuality and the development of sexual orientation. Here's more from CNN...
A comparison between alcoholism and homosexuality by Texas Gov. Rick Perry is raising eyebrows.
For so many people, a President's legacy is often first viewed in how their time in office finishes up, with the central question being, "did they get re-elected?" Clearly for the nation's 41st President George H. W. Bush, that answer would be a no. After a rousing 1988 campaign where the candidate boldly declared "Read my lips... NO NEW … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance celebrates the passage of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff tries to figure out what the runoff results might mean for November.
Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos is disgusted by the low blow campaign tactics employed during this election cycle. … Continue Reading ››
Now that the state of Texas has completed state runoff elections, residents of the Lone Star State now have a set ballot for this November. Among the top races, State Senator Dan Patrick handily won the GOP's nomination for Lieutenant Governor over current office-holder David Dewhurst, and will go on to face Democratic standard-bearer Leticia Van de … Continue Reading ››
In the state of Texas, the options for Democratic politicians are somewhat limited, especially if said persons have aspirations towards a national-level office. The overwhelming majority of Presidents or Vice Presidents are chosen from the pool of Governors, or Senators. Democrats in the Lone Star State haven't been able to break into statewide office in … Continue Reading ››
