The Texas Blue: News
On The Trail: John Edwards in Iowa, Aug. '07
Fri, 08/17/2007 - 7:11pm
We are kicking off another recurring series here on the Texas Blue today. On The Trail will feature dispatches from Texas Blue writers as they travel with campaigns, both local and national. Our inaugural set of On The Trail blogs star Texas Blue publisher Curtis Clinesmith as he travels Iowa with the John Edwards For President campaign. We hope you enjoy On The Trail. — George Nassar, editor
Texas Blue Mailbag: Week of 08/12/207
Fri, 08/17/2007 - 2:51pm
We've got some clarifications and some advice from our readers in this week's Texas Blue Mailbag.
Put On Your (Economic) Happy Face
Fri, 08/17/2007 - 10:29am
I am not helping America's families feel good about the economy, and I'm proud of it.
Friday Roundup: CD-22 Is Getting Crowded
Fri, 08/17/2007 - 7:22am
Just a few weeks after our launch, Cody Yocom produced some work on Nick Lampson's race in 2008 and looked at who might fill the field in the Republican primary.
No Shortage of Rove Sound Bites
Thu, 08/16/2007 - 4:07pm
Sure, he's resigning from the White House. But that doesn't mean he's going quietly. I hope this isn't a preview of things to come; I could certainly use less yammering from Karl in the future.
A TDP Email Made Of Smiles
Thu, 08/16/2007 - 3:33pm
Oh man. I just got an email from the Texas Democratic Party, and it totally made my day. Apparently, they are helping people apply to be Rick Perry's newest crony.
On The Record: Norma Narramore
Thu, 08/16/2007 - 12:49pm
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Norma Narramore, Committeewoman for Senate District 1, member of the Election Committee for the Texas Silver Haired Legislature (www.txshl.org), and Titus Democratic County Chair.
Thursday Roundup: Violence Recurs
Thu, 08/16/2007 - 7:41am
You'd think that after a few years in Iraq, even Republican legislators would know to be hesitant about making a short-term lull in violence out to be some sort of victory. Sadly, we have a reminder of that lesson today. A Yadizi community in the Kurdish area of Iraq fell victim to a quadruple bombing that left at least 500 people dead, and another 320 wounded.
Texas Schools Have a Riddle to Deal With
Wed, 08/15/2007 - 3:30pm
I frequently have to explain Texas’ lovable little idiosyncrasies to my friends who do not live in the Lone Star State. The reciting of our separate state pledge in addition to the Pledge of Allegiance leaves everyone scratching their heads in bewilderment.
Like so many of my Texas public school classmates, I mumbled my way through those words. I was eager just to get that event over with and go on with my day. Even accounting for the ten-year gap, I’m sure that many of today’s student reactions aren’t much different.
Hit 'em Where They Ain't
By David Gurney
Wed, 08/15/2007 - 2:30pm
Hit ‘em where they ain’t. It’s a time honored axiom for combat, sports, marketing, and politics. It means that you should attack an opponent where they’re at their weakest.