Texas Democratic Party Quietly Settles Green Party Ballot Lawsuit
Buried in the Texas Democratic Party’s campaign filing this week was a $210,000 deposit with a cryptic heading: “confidential litigation settlement.” Full Story
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In Redistricting Fight, a Comfort Zone for Abbott
The attorney general is in the happy position of defending redistricting maps that benefit his allies and punish his foes — all in the name of official state business. Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: Primary Concerns
The state doesn't have maps for its congressional and legislative districts, throwing the date what was going to be a March 6 primary into question. It seemed like a good time to ask the insiders about this. Full Story
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More Time, But No Maps or Election Dates for Texas Candidates
The Texas primary elections are still set — precariously — for March 6 but a panel of three federal judges extended the filing deadlines for candidates to Monday. Full Story
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The 2012 Elections, Off to a Stumbling Start
Candidates began filing for the March 6 primary elections Monday, while the Texas attorney general asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block legislative and congressional maps drawn by a San Antonio court — even if it means delaying some primaries to May 22. Full Story
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Castro, Switching Races, "Honored" to Run in CD-20
State Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, who planned to run for one of Texas' four new congressional seats, will instead run to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Charlie Gonzalez, D-San Antonio. Full Story
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How Democrats Can Come Back: Three Views
How can the party of LBJ, Ann Richards and Henry Cisneros regain its footing? We asked three prominent Democratic strategists for their take. Full Story
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Guest Column: Don't Wait for Demographics
The most important obstacle Texas Democrats must overcome has less to do with candidates, competence, money or strategy than it does with confidence. Full Story
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Guest Column: It's the New Economy, Stupid
Texas Democrats have a compelling message that resonates beyond the Party faithful: We believe investing in an educated workforce is essential to competing for high-paying jobs in an information-based economy. Full Story
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Guest Column: Demographics, and Ideas
If Texas Democrats want to magnify the advantages of a shifting demographic, they need to better practice the fine art of persuasion. Full Story
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Texplainer: Will the Texas Primary Be Too Late to Matter?
Hey, Texplainer: With several states racing to move up their primaries, will my vote even matter when Texas holds its primary? Yes, at least for every candidate other than the ones running for president — and maybe for them, too. Full Story
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Obama Immigration Policies Satisfy Neither Right Nor Left
President Obama faces a conundrum: On immigration he's attacked from the left and the right, by disillusioned Latino critics and by conservatives who accuse him of failing to secure the country's borders — even as he deports a record number of immigrants. Full Story
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Updated: Groups Urge Feds to Stop Voter ID Bill
A broad coalition of civil and minority rights groups is urging the U.S. Department of Justice today to reject Texas’ submission for preclearance of the voter ID bill legislators approved this year. Full Story
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Austin Protesters Rally Against Perry
While Gov. Rick Perry and his supporters prayed in Houston, several hundred protesters rallied against him at the state Capitol on Saturday afternoon. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett and others said the governor was cynically using his "Prayerpalooza" to launch his presidential campaign. Full Story
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Slideshow: When Rick Perry was a Democrat
It may be hard to believe now, but Gov. Rick Perry got his start in politics as a Democrat, representing Haskell in the Texas House from 1985-1991. It's a period likely to be scrutinized by his Republican opponents should he run for president. Full Story
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Joaquin Castro To Take On Doggett for New Congressional Seat
San Antonio State Rep. Joaquin Castro will take on veteran U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to vie for a newly-created congressional district that spans from San Antonio up to southern Travis County. Full Story
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TribLive: Burka and Blakeslee on No Worst Democrats
At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, the authors of Texas Monthly's biennial Best and Worst Legislators story, senior executive editor Paul Burka and senior editor Nate Blakeslee, explained why no Democrats appeared on the Ten Worst list. Full Story
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TribLive: Burka and Blakeslee on the Best and Worst
At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, the authors of Texas Monthly's biennial Best and Worst Legislators story, senior executive editor Paul Burka and senior editor Nate Blakeslee, defended their 2011 picks. Full Story
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Guest Column: Tea Party + GOP Legislators = Zero Budget Heroics
Some critics of the state budget process, including here at the Tribune, argue the Legislature suffers from a lack of leadership in the face of a confused public that doesn't understand. But check the poll numbers: Republicans are giving voters what they seem to want. Full Story
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Guest Column: Dems Face Uphill Battle Winning Public Opinion
Republican skepticism about public education spending joined with the governor’s determination to hold the line on spending, including on public education, is likely to carry the day — whether it takes a few hours or 30 more days. Full Story
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