The Texas Blue: News
The Eye Of The Storm
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 1:57pm
For our side, the Iowa and Nevada caucuses and the New Hampshire and Michigan primaries are behind us. For the Republicans, the Iowa and Nevada caucuses and the New Hampshire, Michigan and South Carolina primaries are behind them.
Wendy Davis Triumphs Over Thinly-Veiled Nonsense
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 1:18pm
The bogus claims of ineligibility against state senate candidate Wendy Davis were refuted by an appeals court yesterday. Kim Brimer's attempt to avoid a real race has failed, for now.
Breaking: Economic Stimulus Deal
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 12:03pm
The Bush administration and congressional leadership from both parties have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of an economic stimulus package, according to AP. Details here.
Intentionally Hidden Costs
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 11:30am
The first line of the traditional letter from President Bush to the new president is likely to read, "Find some money for Iraq." News today reveals that Bush administration budgets do not include complete funding for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan through 2009.
Edwards Ascendant?
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 10:34am
Obama still has a big lead in South Carolina, but it has faltered a bit according to the new Zogby. John Edwards seems to have benefited, pulling to 19 percent, compared to Obama's 39 percent and Clinton's 24 percent. Could Edwards finish second, especially now that Clinton has already gone national?
Daily News Roundup, 1/24/08: Stock Market Recovers, So Economy Must Be Great
Thu, 01/24/2008 - 9:56am
After a miserable Tuesday and a less-than-stellar opening bell yesterday, the stock market made a bit of a rebound from its tumble.
Financially, Everything Is Cool (?)
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 8:16pm
Don't worry about the economy, guys! The Dow bit back today and closed up almost 300 points.
TPA Roundup, Week of 1/12/08
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 6:00pm
Oops! We're a day late with our weekly Texas Progressive Alliance roundup. Let's fix that.
Texas Republican Offers To Do Nothing for Free
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 5:30pm
Republican Ed Hamilton is running for Kerr County Treasurer with only one objective: To get rid of the position. He promises that if he’s elected, he will not do the job, and will not accept the pay.
Knowing When To Quit
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 5:00pm
How do you know when your campaign is mortally wounded? Is it when John McCain raids your home base, or is it when Ron Paul consistently beats you?