The Democratic presidential candidates had another debate yesterday, and it was groundbreaking. Not because it marked a new record high for number of debates, but rather because, according to the AP, it was the first one ever to be broadcast in Spanish.

For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Jean Snider, the Burleson County Democratic Party Chair.

The Republicans can't catch a break in Washington. A Senator who is not currently under investigation for bribery or stealing or inappropriate anything is retiring, and one who does happen to be under investigation defiantly decides to stay. Merry Christmas, GOP.

Another Friday, another Mailbag. I have the funny feeling that Josh's verbosity in his answers is starting to rub off...

When economists forecast that 125,000 jobs will be added during a given month, you expect some variation in the final figures. When the report for that month instead shows that employment was reduced by 4,000 jobs, you can expect some serious economic introspection to take place.

Today is the last day of the Texas Democratic Party's ePrimary Poll. I already voted, and many of you likely have as well. But if you haven't, you're running out of time. The polls close tonight at 11:59 PM. If you'd like an update on results, you can see them here, and I think they are pretty interesting.

If you've ever argued that the Patriot Act is unconstitutional, congratulations. A US District Court Judge at least partially agrees with you.

For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Jace Reeder, the Executive Director for the Denton County Democratic Party.

Even though Ron Paul's campaign isn't convinced, some people think the fix was on in Fort Worth.

There were plenty of stories on Monday and Tuesday about how the GOP's swift, scorched-earth approach to Senator Larry Craig marked a new strategy, or a new era, in which those who endangered the brand are dealt with swiftly, harshly, and permanently. The Republican Party seems to have left Craig off the mailing list, though, as he is now saying he might not resign after all.