Tag Archives: Texas 2018 Elections

Houston Politics

Houston Region Prepares For New Era With Harris County Judge-Elect Lina Hidalgo

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We've said it before, and we'll say it again... Elections have consequences. Speaking on Election Night 2018 after her incredible victory, Harris County Judge-Elect Lina Hidalgo reflected briefly on another recent election...
Like thousands of women across the country this year, I decided about 15 months ago that I wasn't just going to let things be.  That … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics, United States

Project Veritas Lies, Targets Beto O’Rourke Campaign Staffers

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November SURPRISE?? James O'Keefe, right-wing extremist, Project Veritas Action founder and architect of the infamous 2009 ACORN sting, is at it again.  And this time, his target is the Beto O'Rourke campaign, along with other prominent Democratic operations like those for Andrew Gillum in Florida, and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia. Here's more from Christal … Continue Reading ››
Texas, Texas Politics

Texas-Sized Leap: Voter Registration Approaches Presidential Year Levels, BUT…

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We've said it before on this blog, but Texas is *not* a 'Red State'. Its a Non-Voting State. If even a simple majority percentage of eligible voters in the Lone Star State actually decided to show up and vote, the political structure of Texas would look very different than it does today.  At least, that’s the theory. So … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas, Texas Politics

After Perplexing Attack On Sarah Davis, Have Texas Women Had It With Greg Abbott?

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There was a time when some Texans had high hopes for Greg Abbott’s tenure as Governor. (emphasis on the term “some”). The mostly jovial and mild-mannered former Attorney General gave the impression that, perhaps, his administration would bring forth an elevated political discourse which puts the needs of real Texans before inter-partisan … Continue Reading ››

Houston Politics

TLCQ 2018: James Horwitz

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In the Fifteenth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from James Horwitz, candidate for Harris County Probate Court- Number 4. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas, United States

TLCQ 2018: Ivan Sanchez

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In the Fourteenth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Ivan Sanchez,  candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Texas' 7th Congressional District. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2018: Vanessa Edwards Foster

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In the Thirteenth installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Vanessa Edwards Foster,  candidate for U.S. House, Texas' 27th District. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing these … Continue Reading ››