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While Opposing Medicaid Expansion, Texas Secretly BEGS for Federal Help

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It's an old but often true saying that "everything's bigger in Texas".  But if that's the case, shouldn't the shame felt by two-faced Republican leaders be out-sized as well? For the latest example, let's take the foolish games that the Texas Governor and Republican-dominated Legislature continue to play around Medicaid Expansion.  For 5 years now, Texas … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 29th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is sad that Rick Perry won't come out of retirement to run as a third-party alternative to Donald Trump as it brings you this week's roundup. (Sad for all the missed comedy opportunities, of course.) Off the Kuff would really like to see some general election polling of Texas soon. Libby … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of March 7th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance congratulates all the winners of last week's primary elections as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff explored the pros and cons of Universal Vote By Mail. Libby Shaw contributing to Daily Kos argues that there are subtle tactics taking place at election polls, at least in Harris … Continue Reading ››
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Jenifer Rene Pool Wins Primary for Harris County Commissioner

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With a heated Presidential Election in our midst, it is sometimes tough to keep up with important news surrounding other races.  This is particularly the case in a state like Texas, which focuses so heavily on Republican/ Conservative media to start.  But the March 1st Primary did prove to be an historic one for Progressives … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas Politics

2016 Democratic Primary Recommendations

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As many readers are aware, Early Voting for the 2016 Texas Democratic Primary started today.  Texas Leftist has decided to wait on the formal endorsement process until the General Election. But for those interested, here are recommendations for the Primary Election...   President:  Hillary Clinton   Texas Railroad Commissioner:  Lon Burnam   State Representative District 126: Joy Dawson-Thomas District 131:  Alma Allen District … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of February 1st

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready to be able to ignore Iowa again as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff highlighted how the tables got turned on the video fraudsters who tried to sting Planned Parenthood. Libby Shaw is quite pleased to learn that in Texas justice can trump politics, in the … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of January 25th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone stays safe in the snow as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff interviewed Harris County Sheriff candidates Ed Gonzalez and Jeff Stauber. SocraticGadfly questions the mainstream media narrative that the GOP presidential race is down to a Trump-Cruz two person event with this … Continue Reading ››