Fall Has Full Ballot, but Most Races Are Decided
The big election is still ahead, but most of the Texas races are over.
Some ended on Tuesday, some in the May primaries and some when the legislative and congressional maps were drawn earlier this year. In modern politics, most races are over when the partisans have spoken.
The runoffs didn’t just set the ballot for November — it started the 2014 races, too. Shortly after it became clear that Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst had lost the race for U.S. Senate, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson sent this text: "I have great respect for Lt. Gov. Dewhurst. However, I'm ...
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Scott Reather via Texas Tribune on Facebook
The headline should read:
"TEA STAINED GOP NOV. BALLOT"
Mr. P
Ross Ramsey nailed it when he wrote "That’s why “Washington” is a dirty word, and “lawyer” is a hex."
Regardless of party, professional politicians, especially lawyers without real business experience are history. Forget the Tea Party, the real revolt is among media savvy citizens voting against "we know better" arrogance.
jpt51
Cruz won with the help of crossover Dens interested in ending the corrupt Dewhurst/Perry machine. What else accounts for the large 1st time Republican voters? Cruz is so far right- educated voters will reject sending an obstructionists to Washington. Sadler can and will win in November.