Tag Archives: Greg Abbott

Texas Democrats Utilize Heinous GOP Platform

So this is how it normally goes in Texas Politics... Republican candidates will run for office, and throughout the campaign they will do a bunch of stupid, even atrocious things which are virtually ignored by the media, and then finally sail into elected office in November.  Meanwhile the few brave Democrats that were willing to … Continue Reading ››

Arkansas Issues Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

What seemed nothing short of impossible just a few weeks ago is now happening in the Arkansas, as marriage equality has made a surprise visit to the Natural State.  Here's more from LGBTQNation via the Associated Press...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Couples lined up before dawn Monday outside Little Rock’s courthouse as the state’s largest … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of February 17th

The Texas Progressive Alliance is always ready for voting to begin as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff concluded his series of primary interviews with conversations featuring State Rep. Mary Gonzalez, and Ag Commissioner candidates Kinky Friedman and Hugh Fitzsimons.

Over two … Continue Reading ››

Texas National Guard to Offer Benefits to Same-Sex Couples

Directly from the San Antonio Express-News...

The Texas National Guard said late Tuesday it will immediately let same-sex couples register for benefits, ending a highly publicized standoff with the Pentagon.

Five Texas Guard facilities that had been off-limits for same-sex couples seeking benefits will begin to enroll same-sex dependent … Continue Reading ››

Greg Abbott’s Adviser thinks Wendy Davis “too stupid” for Governor

At least, he thinks it enough to retweet the comment. From Christy Hoppe of the Dallas Morning News...

Dave Carney, a sharp political adviser who has helped guide Rick Perry’s state campaigns, tried to take on Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, over guns.

But he might have … Continue Reading ››

No More Perrystan!! But what’s next?

At least come early 2015.

Yesterday, the longest-serving Governor in Texas history, made his big announcement... Rick Perry will not seek re-election. Here's more from the Texas Tribune...

Perry announced Monday that he will not run for re-election next year, creating the first open race … Continue Reading ››