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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 ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of November 3rd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance fervently hopes that all of the election winners have our state's best interests at heart as we bring you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff discusses what the Republicans didn't tell us about voter ID, and the bigger question about it that has yet to be decided. Libby Shaw writing … 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 ››
Houston Politics

Dallas Republican Candidate Reveals GOP Suppression Strategy, Racist Comments

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Words matter, especially to candidates during an election.  And sometimes what matters the most are not the promises that the candidate makes to different audiences, but what they're caught saying when they think no one else is listening.  It made all the difference in 2012, that's for sure. For one Republican hopeful up in the Big … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Vote For $10.10: Wendy Davis Pledges To Raise Texas Minimum Wage

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Texas is often heralded for being the most prolific job creator in the United States.  One look at the basic employment rolls reveals that in itself, that is a true statement. What is often missed in that purely quantitative assessment of the roaring Texas job factory?  Too many Texans are forced to work in low-wage jobs … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Wendy Davis’ Closing Argument? Education

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After a tough and complex campaign season, there are some tell tale signs that the end is near.  One of them?  In the seemingly endless barrage of negative television ads, you start to get more that look less like pure attacks, and more like closing arguments. These ads finally show the candidate's face, and try … Continue Reading ››
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Texas Leftist 2014 Endorsements

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For those interested, here is the full list of Texas Leftist endorsements for 2014.  Some candidates will also have individual or group posts regarding their endorsement, which will be linked via candidate name from this post.  If a candidate participated in this year's Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, that information will appear beside their party affiliation. Texas … Continue Reading ››