Tag Archives: Texas GOP

Dear Texas Democrats: Don’t Blame All of 2014 On Voter ID

Given how badly Texas Democrats lost last week, few are surprised to see a lot of in-fighting and finger-pointing within party leadership.  As has already been addressed, there were some notable missteps on the part of Battleground Texas, which the group, to its credit, is actively working to address. But in recent days, a new whipping … Continue Reading ››

Davis Hits Abbott With Controversial New Ad, Addressing “Wheelchair”

Like a lightning bolt, the Wendy Davis campaign released a new ad that struck the state of Texas faster than any tornado, hurricane or haboob.  Here's what everyone is talking about, along with some immediate coverage from the Huffington Post... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lush7TZB860
The campaign of state Senator and Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis (D) on Friday rushed … Continue Reading ››

Debate Grate: Is Dan Patrick Afraid of Leticia Van de Putte??

In this year's race for Texas Lieutenant Governor, one candidate is ready to rumble, while the other is scared to even get in the ring.  Do you know which is which?  If not, Here's the story from the Houston Chronicle...

Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Leticia Van de Putte said Thursday that … Continue Reading ››

Texas GOP Lawmakers Link Same-Sex Marriage to Incest, Pedophilia

As most of America continues to move forward with marriage equality, many in the Texas GOP insist on holding the Lone Star State back with antiquated, harmful falsehoods.  Here's the story from the Huffington Post...

In support of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s efforts to reinstate the state’s ban on same-sex … Continue Reading ››

Rick Perry Wants BOOTS On The Border, Not Humanitarian Aid

Long gone are the days when Rick Perry showed any semblance of compassion for the plight of undocumented children and families.  Instead of working to find a solution to his state's most recent border crisis, the Texas Governor and 2016 Presidential hopeful is doubling down on photo ops and party politics.  Here's more from … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of February 17th

The Texas Progressive Alliance is always ready for voting to begin as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff concluded his series of primary interviews with conversations featuring State Rep. Mary Gonzalez, and Ag Commissioner candidates Kinky Friedman and Hugh Fitzsimons.

Over two … Continue Reading ››

Greg Abbott’s Adviser thinks Wendy Davis “too stupid” for Governor

At least, he thinks it enough to retweet the comment. From Christy Hoppe of the Dallas Morning News...

Dave Carney, a sharp political adviser who has helped guide Rick Perry’s state campaigns, tried to take on Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, over guns.

But he might have … Continue Reading ››