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Texoblogosphere: Week of February 19th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is thankful Adam Rippon is here to distract us from everything else as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff questions the assumption that Republicans have the advantage for November in Harris County. It is understandable that the tragic events at Florida's Stoneman Douglas High School would dominate … Continue Reading ››
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Texas Leftist 2018 Endorsements- Democratic Primary

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For those interested, here are the Texas Leftist Endorsements for the 2018 Democratic Primary. Texas Primary Election Day is Tuesday March 6th, and Early Voting begins February 20th.  For the Primary, you must register to vote no later than February 5th (if you’re unsure of your voting status, here’s where you can check your registration).  Early voting procedures can … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2018: Vanessa Edwards Foster

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In the Thirteenth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Vanessa Edwards Foster,  candidate for U.S. House, Texas' 27th District. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing these … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2018: Levy Q. Barnes Jr.

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In the Twelfth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Levy Q. Barnes Jr.,  candidate for the U.S. House, Texas' 14th Congressional District. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2018: Tami Walker

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In the Eleventh installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Tami Walker,  candidate for the U.S. House, Texas' 10th Congressional District. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2018: Brian E. Cronin

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In the Tenth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Brian Cronin,  candidate for the Texas State Senate, District 5. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››
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Democratic Gubernatorial Race Sees Anemic Fundraising

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For all the horrors that Democrats saw in the fallout from the 2016 Election, 2017 and 2018 have offered plenty of reasons for optimism.  With a new crop of candidates, tons of energy around organizing, and some shocking recent victories in Special Elections, even Texas Democrats are hoping for some serious magic in this November's … Continue Reading ››