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Jenifer Rene Pool Wins Primary for Harris County Commissioner

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With a heated Presidential Election in our midst, it is sometimes tough to keep up with important news surrounding other races.  This is particularly the case in a state like Texas, which focuses so heavily on Republican/ Conservative media to start.  But the March 1st Primary did prove to be an historic one for Progressives … Continue Reading ››
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HCDP Chair Lane Lewis To Run For Houston City Council

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In the realm of partisan politics, Harris County Democratic Party Chairman Lane Lewis has proven himself one of the most influential and effective Democrats in the state of Texas.  Under his leadership, the state's largest county voted majority Democratic in 3 straight electoral cycles. But this week, Houstonians have learned that Lewis will turn his attention … Continue Reading ››
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Paving the Road to Blue Texas: HCDP’s Lane Lewis

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I had the opportunity to sit down with Lane Lewis, chair of the Harris County Democratic Party. We discussed some of the activities of the county party, his thoughts about the renewed interest in Texas Democrats, and the possibilities of Texas Turning Blue. And as he said, talking about turning Texas blue is great, … Continue Reading ››
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30th Time’s A Charm: Can Texas Democrats Win in 2014?

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Before any true goal can be realized, it must first be visualized, idealized, and then actualized. Over the last few weeks, there's been a lot of buzz about the Texas Democratic Party... lots of talk about how it's only a matter of time before Texas becomes a swing state. I've certainly done my fair share … Continue Reading ››