Category Archives: Texas

Houston Politics, Politics, Texas

Beto O’Rourke Jumps Into 2018 Senate Race. Can He Win??

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If you're a Texas Democrat, it's easy to say "we've been here before." Remember when Bill White was going to roll Rick Perry in 2010?  How about when Wendy Davis was going to sail into the Governor's Office and "transform Texas" in 2014?  A polished, politically savvy Democrat is once again deciding to take a stab … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of November 1st

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The Texas Progressive Alliance asks if you have voted yet as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff compares current and older poll results to evaluate the argument that Texas Democrats should not get too giddy. Socratic Gadfly calls Mark Miller, the Libertarian candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, a dangerous … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

TLCQ 2016: Mark Miller

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In the Second installment of the 2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Mark Miller, candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission.  He is a Libertarian. Please note: Responses are 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 ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Politics, Texas, Texas Politics, United States

Texas Leftist 2016 Endorsements

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For those interested, here are the Texas Leftist endorsements for 2016. Texas Leftist has chosen to endorse candidates because they have demonstrated a commitment to advancing public policies that will improve the lives of Texans.  Though each person’s individual positions vary, they are generally candidates that stand for equality, social justice, healthcare expansion, living wage and economic … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Politics, Texas, United States

TLCQ 2016: Matt Murphy

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In the First installment of the 2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Matt Murphy, candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 147.  He is a Republican. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas

2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire

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As Early Voting is literally days away for the Lone Star State, Texas Leftist has once again seeking to grow the information available to voters by asking candidates directly.  For the 2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire (TLCQ), candidates across the region  have already been sent information, and each response will be published as it is received. … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas

Wait… How Many Teachers Would Lose Their Jobs If Trump Is Elected??

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Is it November the 9th yet??  No seriously... many Americans have had it up to HERE with the 2016 election.  For various reasons, they don't like either choice being offered as the country's next Commander-in-Chief for the next four years.  There will a be a follow-up post soon to hopefully help ease the pain of that … Continue Reading ››