The Texas Progressive Alliance always comes in ahead of projections as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff analyzes precinct data in Harris County from the Democratic and Republican primary elections.
Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos learns Greg Abbott has not only invited creeps … Continue Reading ››
Tag Archives: Leticia Van De Putte
In Lt. Governor’s Race, It’s Time for Leticia
As the 2014 campaign season begins to pick up steam, it's becoming clear which candidates hold the momentum. Some are fully engaged in general election fights, like Democrat Wendy Davis and Republican Greg Abbott in the Governors' race, while others like Dan Patrick and David Dewhurst are forced to vie for the GOP nomination in … Continue Reading ››
TexWatch 2014: Forcing the Issues
As was stated in an earlier post, Texas Democrats are facing some rather long odds to win statewide in this election cycle. Most of this has to do with the long shadow cast by 2 decades of losses for the statewide party. To put it simply, Texas Democrats have to start our … Continue Reading ››
Buc-ee’s Owners Support Dan Patrick
I know I know... Say it Ain't So!!
Here's the info direct from Lone Star Q...
Here's the info direct from Lone Star Q...
Democratic Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro says he’ll boycott Buc-ee’s after the popular roadside megastore chain endorsed right-wing Republican Dan Patrick for lieutenant governor.
“Won’t gas up there … Continue Reading ››
TexWatch 2014: Vote in the Democratic Primaries!
First things first, an explanation...
Many readers may be wondering why Texas Leftist has been so mum on the 2014 Primary circuit. It's due to a combination of factors... Some personal, and some professional. I wanted to sit back and see how the Primaries play out before endorsing particular candidates. I'm still learning about the statewide … Continue Reading ››
Putting the 2014 Ballot Together
As the gravitational pull of the 2014 elections weighs ever closer upon Texas, the Republican party's dominoes seem to be falling in line. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is off to pretty massive start, having well over $20 million dollars in the bank for his Gubernatorial campaign. But even all that money hasn't … Continue Reading ››
Wendy Davis’ Father Passes Away
Sad news indeed. From the Texas Tribune...
"Jerry Russell, the father of state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, died Thursday, according to a message she posted on Facebook.
Russell was an icon in North Texas theater circles. He was the founder of Stage West, a non-profit … Continue Reading ››
"Jerry Russell, the father of state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, died Thursday, according to a message she posted on Facebook.
Russell was an icon in North Texas theater circles. He was the founder of Stage West, a non-profit … Continue Reading ››