U.S. Senate hopeful Ted Cruz appealed directly to Hispanics and portrayed his smashing primary victory as part of a “great awakening” of American voters during a prime-time speech at the Republican National Convention.
2012 elections
Posted inState Government
Video: Texas Delegates Fight New RNC Rules
The Texas delegates are uniform in their quest to stay independent – in spite of the Republican National Committee’s proposed rule change on national delegates.
Posted inState Government
Video: Ron Paul Rallies Supporters Outside of RNC
Ron Paul has admitted that he doesn’t expect to win the nomination based on the delegate count — but he is still hoping to turn some heads in Tampa.
Posted inState Government
Despite Hurricane Delay, Texas GOP Delegates Convene in Florida
Though the Republican National Convention festivities are beginning a day late, Texas delegates are already getting down to business — and discussing much more than the weather.
Posted inState Government
At RNC, Cruz Calls for Conservative Leadership
Texas’ 300-plus delegates and alternates at the Republican National Convention heard from U.S. Senate candidate and former solicitor general Ted Cruz on Monday.
Posted inState Government
Texas GOP Delegation Cheers Cruz, Jeers National Proposal
The Texas delegation kicked off the first day of the Republican National Convention with a standing ovation for its newest rock star, U.S. Senate hopeful Ted Cruz — and a swipe at a proposed rules change on national delegates.
Posted inState Government
Watching the Election From the Cheap Seats
Texas hasn’t been a swing state in a national election for a long, long time, and unless they have big bank accounts, Texans aren’t at the top of candidates’ lists of people to see right now.
Posted in
Congress
Courting Controversy Works for Gohmert
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, who has a knack for propelling himself into headline-grabbing controversies, is a favorite target of comics and liberal commentators. But in his district, he is seen as a devoted advocate for his constituents’ values.
Posted in
Energy
Texas Weekly Newsreel: Conventions, Pollution, Planned Parenthood
A look at the upcoming Republican and Democratic party conventions, the state’s win in a court battle over women’s health programs, and a second win on federal cross-state pollution rules.
Posted inState Government
Video: Sadler Says Cruz Doesn’t Represent Texas
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler says that his Republican opponent, Ted Cruz, “needs to go back to Canada or Washington or wherever he’s from, because he doesn’t reflect us.” Sadler said Cruz’s ideas are “destructive to Texas.”
