The Texas Blue: News
The Mercy Rule
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 7:20pm
I'm not sure that having the Rudy Giuliani-endorsing Governor of Texas making homey six man football analogies about Mike Huckabee is really the best way to dismiss his campaign among Texas conservatives:
Video: Ana Hernandez in the Spin Room
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 5:36pm
State Representative Ana Hernandez (D-Houston) discusses the primary's affect on Texas as well as the need for party unity in November. Video after the jump.
Video: Royce West in the Spin Room
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 3:48pm
State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) discusses the enormous interest in the debate and early voting, and the increased activity he has seen in and around his Dallas district. He also discusses the excitement and good fortune for Democrats as a leadership responsibility. Video after the jump.
McCain's Day Gets Worse: DNC To File Suit
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 2:33pm
We mentioned earlier John McCain's run-in with the Federal Election Commission regarding whether he can opt out of public funding against FEC rules. Well, that problem seems to be about to get a good deal worse for him. The Democratic National Committee is filing an official complaint against McCain with the FEC.
McCain's Self-Aware Moment #1
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 2:31pm
The Iraq War has sort of faded into the background as an issue during the primaries, but you can bet it will be an enormous issue in the general election. John McCain has a nice self-aware moment here when he proclaims that if he can't change American hearts and minds about the Iraq War, he could lose the general election because of his position on same. I happen to think he'll lose the general election for a host of reasons and that this is merely one of many.
Shedding Loser Mentality is Tall Order for Party
By Chris Bell
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 2:08pm
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Who knows? If two candidates for the U.S. Senate debate and the coverage is minimal, does it make any difference? Unfortunately, yes.
State Rep. Rick Noriega and Ray McMurrey, a Corpus Christi schoolteacher, squared off in Austin last week. Noriega is heavily favored to win the Democratic nomination, but McMurrey was vocal enough to force the showdown.
Early Voting Update
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 12:33pm
To update George's article about early voting numbers in Texas, I've taken the county totals for Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, Travis and Denton (since it's the home of The Blue) through the first three days of early primary voting in 2008 versus the first three days of early primary voting in 2004 (all data from the Secretary of State's website):
Video: Senfronia Thompson In The Spin Room
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 11:33am
State Representative Senfronia Thompson (D-Houston) discusses her support for Senator Clinton and how she thinks Texas Democrats will benefit from this election year. Video after the jump.
News Roundup, 02/25/08: The Third Act Begins
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 10:32am
Friday felt like the start of something — almost as if the primary in Texas turned into a movie over the last few weeks, and the day after the debate in Austin was the jumping off point for the third act.
Video: Chet Edwards in the Spin Room
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 9:31am
Congressman Chet Edwards discusses what the increased Democratic turnout means for Republicans in Texas, gives his take on the debate, and asserts that superdelegates will not go against caucus and primary results in selecting the nominee. Video after the jump.