TribLive: A Conversation With Henry Cuellar
Full video of my 9/24 TribLive conversation with U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, on the campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Full Story
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Analysis: In Election Year, Democrats, Republicans — and the Novembers
The biggest single cluster of Texas voters has not been to the polls so far this year: Texans who vote only in November. That group outnumbers those who vote in either the Republican or the Democratic primaries. Both parties are counting on this group. Full Story
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TribLive: A Conversation with the Party Chairs
Full video of my 9/10 TribLive conversation with Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa and Republican Party of Texas Chairman Steve Munisteri. Full Story
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After Perry Indictment, Democrats Look to Pounce
Following Gov. Rick Perry's indictment on charges of abuse of power and coercion, Texas Democrats are trying to capitalize, saying the case raises larger questions about ethics within the Republican Party. Full Story
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Fact Check: Dan Patrick at the State Republican Convention
With help from The Washington Post’s Truth Teller, we’re analyzing the speeches that Texas’ candidates for lieutenant governor gave at their respective state political party conventions. Here we focus on Republican state Sen. Dan Patrick. Full Story
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Fact Check: Leticia Van De Putte at the State Democratic Convention
With help from The Washington Post’s Truth Teller, we’re analyzing speeches Texas’ candidates for lieutenant governor gave at their respective state political party conventions. Here we focus on Democratic state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte. Full Story
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Abbott Has $35.6 Million War Chest; Davis Reports $13.1 Million Total
Attorney General Greg Abbott has amassed a $35.6 million war chest in the race for Texas governor. His Democratic opponent, Sen. Wendy Davis, says she has $13.1 million for the effort. Full Story
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Video: Van de Putte's Remarks at the Texas Democratic Convention
Check out state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte's full speech to delegates at the Texas Democratic Party convention in Dallas. Full Story
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Video: Davis Addresses State Democratic Convention
Check out state Sen. Wendy Davis' full speech to delegates at the Texas Democratic Convention in Dallas. Full Story
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Analysis: Is That Any Way to Attract Los Gringos?
State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, speaking at the Texas Democratic Party convention on Friday, referred to the GOP using Spanish profanity. The line drew gasps and laughs from the audience and anger from conservatives. Full Story
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At Convention, Texas Democrats Rally Around Davis, Van de Putte
In speeches that combined homespun biography and harsh political attacks, Wendy Davis and Leticia Van de Putte accepted the Texas Democratic Party's nominations for governor and lieutenant governor. Full Story
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Democrats Aim for United Front at State Convention
The Texas Democratic Party officially kicks off its convention Thursday in Dallas. The party is expected to adopt a platform with few changes and showcase the candidates at the top of its statewide ballot. Full Story
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The Playlist: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
A documentary and a book in the works will document Texas A&M University’s transformational decision to join the Southeastern Conference, so we start this week’s R&B-themed Playlist with James Brown’s “Get On the Good Foot.” Full Story
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Texas' Shift From Blue to Red Informs 2014 Races
In 1961, a political science professor from Wichita Falls became the first Texas Republican to win a statewide seat since Reconstruction. It took another 37 years for the party to sweep the other major offices. Full Story
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In Tea Party Wins, a Double-Edged Sword for Texas Democrats
Texas Democrats believe wins by Tea Party candidates in Tuesday's Republican primary runoffs could turn off swing voters in November. But if Democrats can't close the deal, those Republicans will be running Texas. Full Story
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Analysis: In the Lege, Race and Party Line Up
In the Texas Legislature, it is often possible to tell legislators' political affiliations by their race and ethnicity. It's a result of voting patterns, voting rights laws and the way political maps are drawn. Full Story
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Analysis: Texans in Some Districts Just Don't Vote
It doesn't matter how many votes you get in a legislative or congressional election as long as it's more than the opponent. It is possible to win a legislative election with fewer votes than some of the losers. Full Story
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TribLive: Friedman on His Democratic Bonafides
At our 3/20 TribLive conversation, Kinky Friedman, a Democratic candidate for Texas agriculture commissioner in 2014, defended his decision to run as an independent in 2006 and to say nice things about Rick Perry in 2011. Full Story
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TribLive: A Conversation With Kinky Friedman
Full video of my 3/20 TribLive conversation with Kinky Friedman, a Democratic candidate for Texas agriculture commissioner in 2014. Full Story
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Davis on Primary Day and the Democrats
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor in 2014, talked about losing a couple dozen counties on primary day and whether her party is in disarray. Full Story
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