The Texas Blue: News
On The Record: Armando Martinez
Sun, 12/09/2007 - 2:32pm
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Texas State Representative and SDEC Committeeman for Senate District 27 Armando Martinez.
Democrats Outraged at Destruction of C.I.A. Tapes
Sun, 12/09/2007 - 9:12am
The CIA destroyed at least two video tapes of interrogations of al-Queda operatives, Abu Zubaydah and another unnamed detainee. The destruction of the tapes came during allegations of unlawful detainment and torture practices.
39 Percent of Iowans Heart Huckabee
Sat, 12/08/2007 - 7:57am
In yesterday's mailbag, someone asked what the candidates are doing to get people's attention these days. Mike Huckabee has apparently decided the best way to get your attention is to open up a 22-point lead over Mitt Romney in Iowa.
Texas Blue Mailbag: Week of December 2
Fri, 12/07/2007 - 6:39pm
We have some summaries of the U.S. political situation as it currently stands, as well as a thoughtful question on fielding candidates, in this week's Mailbag.
A Little Christmas Tolerance (For Intolerance)
Fri, 12/07/2007 - 2:29pm
In this holiday season, while we hear about the “war on Christmas” and watch Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee fight for the votes of religious conservatives, I want to put in a good word for tolerance. Not just for other races and religions, but for intolerance.
Known Knowns, Unknown Knowns
Fri, 12/07/2007 - 11:00am
Forgive me for waxing a bit Rumsfeldian with that title, dear readers. I've been out of circulation this week, but man oh man what a way to wade back into the pool of Texas politics. There's not other way to describe this poll from Lake Research other than damning.
Daily News Roundup, 12/07/07: Campaign Innovations and Derivations
Fri, 12/07/2007 - 9:37am
It's Friday, and I find myself faced with a tough choice. Do I talk about matters of significant political import, or do I talk about Ron Paul's blimp? (Hint: I actually do both.)
On The Record: Allan Jamail
Thu, 12/06/2007 - 5:01pm
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Allan Jamail, the SDEC Committeeman for Senate District 6 from Houston.
Bush Goofs Again
Thu, 12/06/2007 - 2:29pm
In a briefing today held by President Bush, he announced his plan of action to help the millions of homeowners struggling to fight foreclosure on their homes. He then immediately gave out the wrong number for the hotline used to access the program.
Daily News Roundup, 12/06/07: The Fight for Habeas Corpus
Thu, 12/06/2007 - 9:34am
The Supreme Court is the big news today, as they are currently deliberating over cases regarding Guantanamo detainees that have been held for over six years.