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Texas Politics

Texas Leftist Impact 2014

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As we say goodbye to 2014, it is right to take a moment for reflection. So Texas Leftist wants to answer the ephemeral question... For the year that was 2014, who had the greatest impact on Texas Politics??   There are of course lots of contenders. Attorney General Greg Abbott handily defeated rival Wendy Davis, and is set … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Politics, Texas Politics

PETITION: Raise Houston’s Minimum Wage

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If you are a regular Texas Leftist reader, then you have probably come across some posts regarding the Minimum Wage.  This blog was even mentioned on the Forbes.com website over the issue. It's important to blog about why an increase in the minimum wage is needed.  But along with the blogging, I am exploring … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Ron Hale

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In the Second installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire we hear from Ron Hale, candidate for the Texas State Senate, District 15.  He is a Republican. 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 ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of September 8th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance commends Sen. Wendy Davis for her courage as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff thinks all the statewide candidates should engage in at least one public debate and applauds Sam Houston for pursuing the matter in the AG race. Libby Shaw now posting at Daily Kos is … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Wendy Davis Gets Personal In New Book

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Over the weekend Texans received something of a campaign season bombshell that has now turned into a national story.  In advance of her book's release date, Wendy Davis revealed that she, like many other Texas women, has had to terminate two of her pregnancies due to severe fetal abnormalities.  Here are more details from the … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas Politics

Leticia Van de Putte Launches TV Campaign

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State Senator Leticia Van de Putte continues with another huge step in her historic campaign to be Texas' first Female, Hispanic Lieutenant Governor. Today the Democratic candidate released her first major statewide TV ads.  Here's more from the Van de Putte campaign via press release...

San Antonio, TX — This weekend, Leticia Van de Putte is releasing … Continue Reading ››

Texas Politics

Sam Houston Challenges ‘Invisible’ GOP Opponent To Debate

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In most statewide election cycles, the typical focus is going to be on some key races... the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and state legislature.  The first two because they are the highest elected officials in the state, and the legislature because they are the ones who represent constituents at capitol, and those who make the laws. But … Continue Reading ››