Freshman House Democrats Struggle to Hold Their Seats
Texas House Democrats may be facing a freshman-retention problem. Of the two-dozen contested House races this fall, six are matchups in which a Democrat elected in 2008 — by a small margin — will have to fight hard to hold the seat.
Democratic state Reps. Carol Kent of Dallas, Robert Miklos of Mesquite, Joe Moody of El Paso, Kristi Thibaut of Houston, Diana Maldonado of Round Rock and Chris Turner of Arlington each won two years ago at least in part thanks to high turnout generated by a high-wattage presidential election. Each of their districts was previously held by a Republican — and ...
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Carolyn Qualls via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Texas needs some new leadership in the govenors' race and I intend to work hard to evict Rick !!!!!!
Ed Rankin via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Let's hope the "anti-incumbent" sentiment holds up for the Governor's race...
Todd Dawson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I hope so.
I've got no love for Republicans, but I have absolutely had it with Democrats. The best thing would be a quick and absolute end of that failed organization.
Hilmar Moore via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Maybe a viable third party will arise. The current two are pretty hopeless. One or both need to go the way of the Whigs. Bye, bye!
Scott Kilpatrick via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I'm with you, Todd. But in order for a viable third party to rise the media needs to inform the people about them. Even our beloved new media organization the Texas Tribune completely drops the ball on that one.
Scott Kilpatrick via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Oops, I meant "Hilmar" but it seems the sentiment is the same all around.