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 ››
As Early Voting is literally days away for the Lone Star State, Texas Leftist has once again seeking to grow the information available to voters by asking candidates directly. For the 2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire (TLCQ), candidates across the region have already been sent information, and each response will be published as it is received. … Continue Reading ››
All year we've heard from various Texas lawmakers about their rights the 2nd amendment... even Governor-Elect Greg Abbott himself has pledged to sign the first Open Carry Bill that comes across his desk. If enacted open-carry legislation would allow gun owners to take their lethal weapons to virtually any public venue.
But apparently what legislators … Continue Reading ››
Marriage in most families is a momentous occasion, and for those that choose to walk down the aisle, it marks the beginning of a new life for the wedded couple. Marriages form a backbone of not only family history, but American history as well. But for LGBT Texans that treasured history is being not only … Continue Reading ››
A true crisis just the same.
If you've watched any American news outlet in the last 48 hours, you are probably aware that President Obama will be in the Lone Star State today for a very brief trip... appearing at two separate Democratic fundraisers. The timing simply couldn't be worse for the Commander-In-Chief, as things on … Continue Reading ››
So the 2012 contest has come and gone. On this blog I predicted that Texas is a state that is in the midst of rapid changes, many of which were to be revealed in the 2012 elections. I, like many others, expected the state of Texas to become "more blue" in 2012. Continue Reading ››
