By now it shouldn't be a surprise to most Americans that the United States Congress has entered an unprecedented era of dysfunction and inaction. Time and again, analysts have termed the 113th as the least productive Congress in history, and with a full month of August recess and precious few months in … Continue Reading ››
Shutdown? Blame the GOP
As many readers know, Texas Leftist is in the midst of a very interesting interview process. I have submitted Candidate Questionnaires (on here as the TLCQ) to candidates on Houston's November ballot. Thankfully, the process is going well, and I must say it's quite fascinating to read the myriad of answers given … Continue Reading ››
Can Democrats Take Back The House in 2014??
Or perhaps a better question... do they really want to?
It's worth contemplating because it seems that our lawmakers have something of a very short memory. At a time when Congress has hit a point of historic divisiveness and the country stands on the brink of another potential government … Continue Reading ››
It's worth contemplating because it seems that our lawmakers have something of a very short memory. At a time when Congress has hit a point of historic divisiveness and the country stands on the brink of another potential government … Continue Reading ››
Dear Nancy
To: Current House Minority Leader, Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
From: A Concerned Texan
Dear Nancy,
As a man and proud American, I wanted to take this opportunity to write you a letter of gratitude to you.
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From: A Concerned Texan
Dear Nancy,
As a man and proud American, I wanted to take this opportunity to write you a letter of gratitude to you.
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The ABCs of the GOP: G is for
Game Plan
Say what you want about the Republican Party, but there are a whole host of things that they are VERY good at. The level of cohesion and consistency with which they execute their directives is admirable, if not enviable. Often times in interviews and speeches, GOP politicians sound like a … Continue Reading ››
Say what you want about the Republican Party, but there are a whole host of things that they are VERY good at. The level of cohesion and consistency with which they execute their directives is admirable, if not enviable. Often times in interviews and speeches, GOP politicians sound like a … Continue Reading ››