For this week’s nonscientific survey of insiders in government and politics, we asked about the down-ballot effect of Donald Trump in Texas.
John Reynolds
John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Why Are Some Texas Voters Still Undecided?
Voters who have yet to make up their minds give different reasons for not making a final decision between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Posted inEnergy, Environment
New in Trib+Water: Draining the Ogallala Aquifer
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: The Ogallala aquifer is being drained away, a coral reef off the Texas coast is the scene of a mass marine life die-off and an interview with Paul Choules of the Texas Desalination Association.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Kaine Decries Trump’s Second Amendment Comment
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine weighed in Tuesday on comments by GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump that some interpreted as a threat against Hillary Clinton.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Attention Back on Cruz Amid Re-Election Buzz
With a news report spotlighting a “quiet Republican campaign” to find a challenger to Ted Cruz, the senator focuses on meeting with constituents.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: George P. Bush Tells Texas GOP to Back Trump
The state’s land commissioner changes his tune on Donald Trump, now urges his fellow Texas Republicans to back the man that beat his father in the race for the nomination.
Posted inState Government
New in Texas Weekly: Evaluating the Conventions
The insiders evaluate the conventions, an Independent wins a seat in the House and presidential campaigns come to Texas for cash this month — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($).
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Fetal Remains Rule Proves Divisive at Hearing
A hearing Thursday on a pending policy requiring the burial or cremation of fetal remains drew witnesses from all sides of the abortion debate.
Posted inState Government
With House Election, It’s Independent’s Day in San Antonio
In a low turnout election, San Antonio voters elect an Independent to serve out the remainder of the retired Ruth Jones McClendon’s term in the House.
Posted inState Government
Presidential, Vice Presidential Hopefuls Come Calling for Cash
Also, there’s turmoil in Dallas County GOP with the resignation of the newly installed party chairman.
