Austin Democrats are pretty unhappy with the Republican Legislature’s redistricting maps, and Rep. Lloyd Doggett is the poster child for their frustrations. Their anger might save him.
Lloyd Doggett
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Castro Brothers Featured in CNN Documentary
A CNN spokesman confirms that the cable network is producing a documentary featuring rising Hispanic political stars Joaquin Castro, the Democrat state representative and congressional candidate from San Antonio, and his twin brother, Julián, the city’s mayor.
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State Government
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.
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More Than 30,000 Pack Perry’s Prayer Rally
More than 30,000 worshipers poured into Reliant Stadium Saturday, staging a boisterous prayer meeting with gospel music and Christian rock, emotional sermons and perhaps a political boost for the man who started it all: likely presidential candidate Rick Perry, the governor of Texas.
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Campaign Chatter
The daughter of a former Texas House speaker tops the latest round of campaign announcements.
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Demographics
Texas Democrats Attack Lamar Smith Over HALT Act
Republican U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith’s attempt to strip the Obama administration of its immigration enforcement powers has drawn a harsh rebuke from Texas Democrats in the U.S. House.
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Politics
Campaign Chatter
The legislative session is over, the new maps have been drawn, and candidates are starting to make their decisions about whether to run, and for what offices.
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U.S. Rep. Smith: Obama Plotting “Backdoor Amnesty”
A senior member of Texas’ congressional delegation wants to strip the Obama administration of its immigration enforcement duties, alleging the president is attempting to create a “backdoor” amnesty for illegal immigrants.
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 87
This week on the TribCast, Evan, Ross, Reeve, and Ben talk about the beginning of campaign season and which races to watch.
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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.
