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Texoblogosphere: Week of December 18th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance congratulates Sen.-elect Doug Jones as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the statewide and Harris County Democratic primary filings. SocraticGadfly takes a look at candidate filings and backstory for the Texas Green Party. After a shocking Democratic victory in Alabama, Texas Leftist is … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of December 11th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance wonders if Donald Trump has ever heard of Krampus as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff gave multiple candidate filing updates. SocraticGadfly offered his take on Trump, with egging on from top Democrats, naming Jerusalem the capital of Israel. The actual progressive Texas Democratic … Continue Reading ››
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Run ’18: Texas Democrats Prepare For Most Active Primary Election in Decades

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Do you hear it?? Off in the distance, there's a big blue stampede starting in Texas.  If you can't hear it yet, just wait until February and March. For years now, Texas Democrats have been trapped in something of an electoral feedback loop.  Save for a few gerrymandered districts, the party has been unable to gain … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of 11/27-12-3

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Happy December everyone!  The Texas Progressive Alliance is stocked up on leftovers as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff notes that the odds are in favor of at least a couple of Democratic Congressional pickups in Texas. SocraticGadfly takes a look at Cooperstown this week with a trio of posts. First … Continue Reading ››
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Federal Court: Texas Redistricting Scheme Intentionally “Cracked And Packed” Minority Vote

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You gotta hand it to politicians... if there's one thing they know how to do, it's getting reelected. Part of the reason I suppose you could say the same for any politician halfway worth their salt. Those elections are certainly how Texas perseveres as a reliably "Red State" even as our demographics have shifted so dramatically … Continue Reading ››
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‘Missing’ Ted Cruz Ignores Constituents

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Sure, it's a popular mantra among Democrats since his failed run for President, but for everyday Texans on both sides of the political spectrum "You Cruz You Lose" is suddenly sounding with a much deeper resonance. As Katherine Blunt of the Houston Chronicle reports, Ted Cruz may be well known in Washington, but in … Continue Reading ››
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Does Ossoff Race Reveal Trouble Ahead For Millennial Leaders?

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So it isn't exactly Texas. But like the rest of the nation, many Texan eyes will be trying to read some political tea leaves after tonight's Special Election for Georgia's 6th Congressional District.  As the first such contest since Donald Trump took power, many Progressives have pinned their hopes on Jon Ossoff, the top Democrat in … Continue Reading ››