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Texas Politics

TLCQ 2018: Glenn “Grumpy” Williams

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In the First installment of the 2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Glenn "Grumpy" Williams candidate for the Texas State Senate, District 5. 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. … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of January 8th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance knows where the really big buttons are as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff gave his initial impressions of the primary ballot. SocraticGadfly talked about Beto O'Rourke's visit to Northeast Texas. With so many candidates on the Primary Ballot, It’s easy to understand how some Texas Democrats … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of December 25th

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  The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it as we bring you this weeks's roundup. From the FINAL week of 2017... Off the Kuff looked at Democratic filings for State Senate and for races in counties neighboring Harris County. SocraticGadfly took a look at various regional election … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

BYE: Congressman Blake Farenthold To Not Seek Reelection

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First elected in the Tea Party wave of 2010, Congressman Blake Farenthold has been an interesting character to watch in Texas politics, and a rather confusing presence for the good people of the state's 27th Congressional District.  The winner of a razor-thin contest that year, the district was then gerrymandered (or as some prefer … Continue Reading ››
Texas, Texas Politics

‘Missing’ Ted Cruz Ignores Constituents

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Sure, it's a popular mantra among Democrats since his failed run for President, but for everyday Texans on both sides of the political spectrum "You Cruz You Lose" is suddenly sounding with a much deeper resonance. As Katherine Blunt of the Houston Chronicle reports, Ted Cruz may be well known in Washington, but in … Continue Reading ››