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Texas Politics

The 2014 Electorate: Fewer, Older, Less Diverse

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#TurnOutForWHAT??? Literally, that is the question on minds all across the nation right now. With 2014 in the books it's time to take a look at what happened to Democrats this go round.  Why were the results so drastically different than the last two Presidential elections?  Despite the efforts of groups like Battleground Texas, it seems that … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas Politics

Minimum Wage Increases Won BIG in 2014. But not in Texas

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Even as we continue to disseminate all that was Election 2014, it's important to note that one issue typically associated with Progressive policies not only survived the Red Tide, but proved to be one of the night's biggest winners.  Voters in four states and the city of San Francisco all approved increases in the minimum … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas Politics

A Tough Night. A New Day

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From a musician's standpoint, it is very easy to see the parallels between musical theater and political theater. Both take months of meticulous planning and rehearsal.  While everyone in a production certainly has individual responsibilities... learning their music to note-perfect accuracy, and rehearsing lines until they are off-book... the real work comes when you start putting everything together.  … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Leticia Van de Putte: Earning Every Vote

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If State Senator and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Leticia Van de Putte really is behind by double digits in the polls, you wouldn't know it if you see her in person. In the final days up to what is sure to be an historic election, the candidate spent her time racing across the state on … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

A Big Gamble for Battleground Texas in 2014??

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The lead-up to Election Night always gets somewhat ridiculous.  The media takes sides in a desperate attempt to claim that they're the next oracle of political predictions.  This is typical and expected. Take Paul Burka, acclaimed political journalist and writer for Texas Monthly, who in a short 2 paragraph article, cemented his views on the … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
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 ››