The Texas Blue: News
A Saving Grace
Wed, 09/12/2007 - 10:00am
Politics is about true stories. Elizabeth Edwards reminded me of that simple fact at her book signing in Dallas Tuesday night.
Wednesday Roundup: What's Old Is News Again
Wed, 09/12/2007 - 7:00am
Hey, have I mentioned that General Petraeus is reporting to Congress on the Iraq conflict? I can't recall.
Edwards Wins TDP ePrimary Poll
Tue, 09/11/2007 - 3:00pm
John Edwards' populist message won out over other challengers in the Texas Democratic Party's ePrimary Poll.
The Role of Texas Community Colleges
Tue, 09/11/2007 - 11:00am
The governor and his staff are sleeping in the college classroom back row. They slashed $154 million in requested funds for the state’s community colleges.
Tuesday Roundup: All Petraeus, All The Time
Tue, 09/11/2007 - 8:56am
It is no surprise that yesterday's news cycle was filled to the brim with information on General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker's congressional report. What may be surprising is the lack of media consistency in presenting the story.
The Iraq Report and Democratic Response
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 12:35pm
General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker are currently testifying before Congress. Reactions have already been offered, as most everyone knew what they were going to say in the first place.
Appointment Strategy May Backfire on Government
By Chris Bell
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 10:00am
The appointments system in Texas has turned into one big joke. It isn’t a funny joke because our state government depends in large part on the appointment process, and when the governor thumbs his nose at it, quality suffers.
Monday Roundup: Also Available In Spanish
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 7:00am
The Democratic presidential candidates had another debate yesterday, and it was groundbreaking. Not because it marked a new record high for number of debates, but rather because, according to the AP, it was the first one ever to be broadcast in Spanish.
Hispanics and the GOP
Sun, 09/09/2007 - 4:10pm
We've talked quite often about how the Republican position on immigration will hurt them among Hispanic voters, a demographic that is unquestionably ascendant in both state and national politics. That conversation continues to build.
On The Record: Jean Snider
Sun, 09/09/2007 - 11:00am
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Jean Snider, the Burleson County Democratic Party Chair.