The Texas Blue: News
Knotted Up
Mon, 02/18/2008 - 9:35pm
CNN has a new poll showing a statistical dead heat between Senators Obama and Clinton — Clinton at 50 and Obama at 48 with a margin of error at 4.5 percent. McCain is way out front on the GOP side, with 55 percent.
Thinking About The Game
Mon, 02/18/2008 - 6:02pm
John McCain has a plan that involves him in the larger political environment than the one in which he might otherwise be relegated. Rather than solely worrying about the Republican nomination, McCain is now actively trying to influence the Democratic nomination. The Huffington Post's Nathaniel Bach examines what McCain is — and might be — up to.
A Likely VP for McCain?
Mon, 02/18/2008 - 3:23pm
Who is Tim Pawlenty, and why should you be interested in the governor of Minnesota? Because he might be McCain's running mate. Politico's Jonathan Martin has the details.
Chet Edwards Endorses Barack Obama
Mon, 02/18/2008 - 2:51pm
I have to say that this one comes as a surprise to me: Representative Chet Edwards has endorsed Senator Barack Obama in March 4th's primary and caucus here in Texas.
Tracking the Candidates Across Texas
Mon, 02/18/2008 - 1:21pm
With the primary just two weeks away, the Democratic candidates are working hard for Texas votes. Senator Hillary Clinton has already made a tour of South Texas, while Senator Barack Obama will visit San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and possibly Corpus Christi this week.
Tuesday's Primaries
Mon, 02/18/2008 - 11:52am
The focus is heavy on Texas and Ohio these days, but let's not forget that there are three Democratic primary contests tomorrow: one in Washington state, one in Wisconsin, and one in Hawaii. Wisconsin looks to be the battleground while candidate relatives are stumping in Hawaii, which must be a great (albeit unexpected) gig to have in February.
Biden on Pakistani Parliamentary Elections
Mon, 02/18/2008 - 10:28am
Senator Joe Biden is in Pakistan as part of a team monitoring the parliamentary elections which are taking place there today, and he has a simple recommendation to Congress and the Bush administration: if the vote in Pakistan is rigged, we should cut off military funding.
News Roundup, 2/18/08: Resignations and Endorsements
Mon, 02/18/2008 - 9:58am
A hot news item you are likely to see later today concerns the endorsement of John McCain by former President George H. W. Bush.
On The Record: Katelyn Patterson
Sun, 02/17/2008 - 4:25pm
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Katelyn Patterson, deputy finance director for the Texas Democratic Party.
VP Speculation
Sun, 02/17/2008 - 2:58pm
The Houston Chronicle's Douglas MacKinnon argues that neither Governor Rick Perry or Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison are likely choices for McCain's running mate.