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TLCQ 2014: Susan Criss

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In the Eighth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Susan Criss, former Galveston County District Judge and candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 23.  She is a Democrat. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Changing Texas’ TEA- Driven Politics

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In government, there is an inextricable, but also uncomfortable link between politics and policy.  Politics is something of a theatrical endeavor... a compelling story, a charismatic candidate, the right thing (or the wrong thing) said at the right moment that motivates voters in one direction or another.  It's an art form that in many ways … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Ron Reynolds

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In the Seventh installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from State Representative Ron Reynolds, incumbent of the Texas House of Representatives, District 27.  He is a Democrat, running for reelection. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2014: Luis Lopez

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In the Sixth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Luis Lopez candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 132.  He is a Democrat. 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 … Continue Reading ››
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Where To Watch The First Texas Gubernatorial Debate

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Not seen since 2006 in Texas!!   Tomorrow night, September 19th at 6pm, State Senator Wendy Davis will face off against Attorney General Greg Abbott in the state's first General Election debate in 8 years.  This is one to watch if you can.  Courtesy of the Davis campaign, here's a list of channels across … Continue Reading ››
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The One Issue Texas Democrats Must Raise This Fall… Now

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Regardless of one's political ideology, all campaigns start to look much the same this time of year as they become obsessed with one thing and one thing only... TIME. Everything boils down to time. Can the front-runners run out the clock? Can the under dogs meet and persuade as many voters as it takes to win?? Each … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

TLCQ 2014: John Whitmire

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In the Fifth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Senator John Whitmire, incumbent of the Texas State Senate, District 15.  He is a Democrat, running for reelection. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done … Continue Reading ››