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Texas Politics

Ivy Taylor Prevails in Run-off, Elected San Antonio Mayor

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Saturday night proved to be quite the interesting contest for the Alamo City, as a veteran Democratic politician was defeated by a relative newcomer. Ivy Taylor, former City Council member and current interim Mayor of San Antonio won her election against Leticia Van de Putte in a somewhat close race.  But at the end of the … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

San Antonio’s Interim Mayor To Run for Full Term

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San Antonio Mayor Ivy R. Taylor is really liking her new job.  So much so, that she wants to keep it.  The Interim Mayor despite being appointed last July in part because she promised not to seek the position, has had a change of mind.  Here's more from Josh Baugh of the San Antonio … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texas 2015: New Year, New Leaders, New Lege

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It's a whole new year in Texas politics. With the New Year comes a whole crop of new leaders for the Lone Star State.  With the election of Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and everyone else, Texas has now had its most significant transition of power in the 21st century.  Indeed, Abbott will only … Continue Reading ››
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, Texas Politics

Leticia Van de Putte: Earning Every Vote

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If State Senator and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Leticia Van de Putte really is behind by double digits in the polls, you wouldn't know it if you see her in person. In the final days up to what is sure to be an historic election, the candidate spent her time racing across the state on … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

A Big Gamble for Battleground Texas in 2014??

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The lead-up to Election Night always gets somewhat ridiculous.  The media takes sides in a desperate attempt to claim that they're the next oracle of political predictions.  This is typical and expected. Take Paul Burka, acclaimed political journalist and writer for Texas Monthly, who in a short 2 paragraph article, cemented his views on the … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Endorsement for Lieutenant Governor

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This week, citizens all across the great state of Texas are at a critical crossroads, with an important decision to make:  do we stay in the past, or move forward with the future? In some races for this year's election, a reasonable case can be made for either side.  For example, the race for Railroad Commissioner … Continue Reading ››