The Texas Blue: News
On The Record: Linda McGonagill
Mon, 01/28/2008 - 1:17pm
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Linda McGonagill, County Chair for the Bailey County Democratic Party.
News Roundup, 1/28/08: Obama Ba-Rocks the South Carolina Vote
Mon, 01/28/2008 - 10:17am
The polls all said that Barack Obama would be winning last Saturday's South Carolina Democratic primary — but none said that he would win by more than a 2 to 1 margin.
Senator Kennedy To Endorse Obama
Sun, 01/27/2008 - 2:21pm
The New York Times is reporting that Senator Ted Kennedy has been in talks with the Obama camp for days and is prepared to endorse the Illinois senator for his presidential bid.
South Carolina: The Final Rundown
Sun, 01/27/2008 - 12:26am
Obama really tore the roof off, so to speak. Although hey, everyone got some delegates! Final tally after the jump.
South Carolina Thunderdome Over
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 6:28pm
The Associated Press is already calling it for Obama based on exit polls, and the early results show that they're right to do so. More on the final figures soon.
The Most Dangerous Boycott
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 6:00pm
Are you man enough to boycott Chuck Norris? Former Thompson staffer Daniel Ng is, roundhouse kicks notwithstanding.
And You Thought It Would Be Iran
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 2:00pm
Is this an offer of help against the more obvious bad guys or some sort of weird, veiled threat against Musharraf? You make the call.
Stimulus Package Doesn't Add Up
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 1:30pm
Like most people, my first reaction on reading about the economic stimulus package was, "What's in it for me?" And the answer is, actually, a lot. I'm married, pay taxes, and have three kids at home, so the announced plan would give me $2100. Not bad, right?
Actually, it is bad.
Labor Gains
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 1:15pm
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a union membership increase by some 311,000 workers in 2007. This represented an actual increase in unions' share of the total labor force (to a not insignificant 12.1 percent from 12 percent) for the first time since 1983.
The Harris County Hog Is In The Tunnel
Fri, 01/25/2008 - 7:51pm
Taking note that the wheels are coming off, Republican Harris County Judge Ed Emmett warns his pals that the GOP salad days are over.