The Texas Blue: News
News Digest, 2/1/08: A Kinder, Gentler Debate
Fri, 02/01/2008 - 10:24am
The two remaining Democratic candidates had a debate last night, and the shift in tone to being nice may have come at just the right time for Democrats.
Liveblogging the CNN California Democratic Presidential Debate
Thu, 01/31/2008 - 6:58pm
If Josh were writing this intro, it'd say something along the lines of, "Are you ready to rumbleeeeeeeeee?"
Tonight's Democratic candidate debate, starting in just a few minutes, will be the first time Clinton and Obama debate each other one-on-one. Will it be Democratic high fives right and left, or will the candidates be fighting to distinguish themselves from each other? Follow along on our liveblog and see for yourself, and give us your opinions in the comments. Debate too nerve-wracking for you? Well, join us afterward where we'll have a quick sum-up and analysis of what happened this evening.
EDIT:My analysis of the debate's been added. Let me know what you think!
Bill Clinton Destroys A Heckler
Thu, 01/31/2008 - 4:45pm
Taking on hecklers is nothing new for Bill Clinton — historically, he wins. Today was no exception. Video after the jump.
On The Record: Stephanie Leavitt
Thu, 01/31/2008 - 4:39pm
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Stephanie Leavitt, Deputy Primary Director for the Texas Democratic Party.
Perry Endorses McCain
Thu, 01/31/2008 - 1:59pm
Following suit with his original pick for President, Texas Governor Rick Perry will join Rudy Giuliani in endorsing John McCain for the GOP nomination.
A Whole Lotta Giving Going On
Thu, 01/31/2008 - 11:29am
AP is reporting that the Obama campaign brought in $32 million in January.
Spanish Language Ads from Obama, Clinton
Thu, 01/31/2008 - 10:48am
Some video after the jump: Senator Clinton is Nuestra Amiga and Senator Obama has Hope With Subtitles!
Schwarzenegger Endorsing McCain
Thu, 01/31/2008 - 10:02am
Dear 24-Hour News Network Types: if I hear that he's the Endorsenator one more time I'm going to write a tersely-worded letter. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will endorse John McCain just days before Super Tuesday. Is the Mittmentum merely dwindling or is it gone completely?
News Digest, 1/31/08: Blazing History's Path
Thu, 01/31/2008 - 9:01am
On a day full of big political news, the biggest was John Edwards' suspension of his presidential campaign. He ended it where it began — in New Orleans.
Rudy Watch and New Gallup
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 5:36pm
Rudy makes his endorsement for McCain official, and new Gallup numbers show Obama trending up, Hillary ahead nationally by six.