The Texas Blue: News
Wednesday Roundup: Endorsement Edition
Wed, 08/29/2007 - 7:00am
Two Democratic presidential candidates picked up union endorsements yesterday. The United Transportation Union declared their support for Senator Clinton (a big deal), and the International Association of Fire Fighters endorsed Senator Chris Dodd (arguably, a much bigger deal).
Trans-Texas Corridor Not Going Away
Tue, 08/28/2007 - 3:00pm
Not that anyone thought the Trans-Texas Corridor would fade away, but is the massive ad campaign the Texas Department of Transportation has undertaken in relation to that project necessary?
A Tale of Two Polls (and One City)
Tue, 08/28/2007 - 1:21pm
There will be two polls in Fort Worth this weekend. One will have a decisive outcome that means something, and the other will be the Republican Straw Poll.
Tuesday Roundup: Nomination Consternation
Tue, 08/28/2007 - 8:30am
If you were hoping for a little fall drama in the Senate chamber, you are going to get it. The chances that George Bush will nominate someone totally uncontroversial to fill Alberto Gonzales' shoes are very close to zero, and the Senate confirmation hearings are destined to be all kinds of contentious.
Livestrong Presidential Candidate Forums: Democrats
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 2:30pm
It was an unfortunate twist that coverage of Alberto Gonzales' resignation should consume so much of the day's news cycle when Democratic presidential candidates were in Iowa discussing cancer, an incredibly important topic that has an enormous impact on the lives of most Americans. But it did, and done can't be undone — many of you may not have heard much of the LiveStrong Presidential Cancer Forum or what was said by whom.
Freedom's Watch $15 Million Propaganda Campaign
By Josh Matlock
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 10:00am
I thought it was settled that Iraq had nothing to do with September 11th. Then I watched Freedom’s Watch’s new ads and witnessed a blatant attempt to rewrite history and reframe the current Iraq debate.
Monday Roundup: Attorney General Gonzales Resigns
Mon, 08/27/2007 - 7:00am
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales tendered his resignation on Friday. The New York Times has it that he will discuss his decision to resign at a press conference later today.
On The Record: John Patrick
Sun, 08/26/2007 - 12:30pm
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with John Patrick, Democratic National Committee member from Galveston County, in Senate District 11.
DNC Sanctions Florida
Sun, 08/26/2007 - 9:54am
Florida got to see some science happen on Saturday, as the Democratic National Committee voted to sanction that state for breaking party rules and scheduling their primary earlier than allowed.