Tag Archives: Texas politics

Texas Politics

In ‘Immigration Action’ Lawsuit, Abbott Forecasts Future As Governor

Leave a comment
During the 2014 campaign Texas Governor-Elect, Attorney General Greg Abbott said gave this as his current job's description...
"I wake up.  I sue Obama.  I go home."
Even as he prepares to assume the state's highest office, Abbott still has time to file yet another frivolous lawsuit claiming that the President's Executive Action on Immigration is … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Ron Reynolds

Leave a comment
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 ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Rita Lucido

Leave a comment
In the Fourth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Rita Lucido, candidate for the Texas State Senate, District 17.  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 is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas Politics

The Daily Show Set to “Mess Around” in Austin

Leave a comment
Some exciting news for the Lone Star State, and (presumably) for state politics.  Just as early voting commences in Texas, Comedy Central phenom Jon Stewart is bringing The Daily Show to Austin.  Here's more on the news from Austin360...
From world news headquarters in … Austin? Don't say Rick Perry never did anything for you. Comedy … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Ron Hale

Leave a comment
In the Second installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire we hear from Ron Hale, candidate for the Texas State Senate, District 15.  He is a Republican. 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 ››
Politics, Texas Politics

Leticia Van de Putte Launches TV Campaign

Leave a comment
State Senator Leticia Van de Putte continues with another huge step in her historic campaign to be Texas' first Female, Hispanic Lieutenant Governor. Today the Democratic candidate released her first major statewide TV ads.  Here's more from the Van de Putte campaign via press release...

San Antonio, TX — This weekend, Leticia Van de Putte is releasing … Continue Reading ››

Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Laura Nicol

Leave a comment
In the First installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Laura Nicol, candidate for the Texas State Representative, District 133.  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 is done out of … Continue Reading ››