The Texas Blue: News
YouTube Debate Performance
Tue, 07/24/2007 - 10:00am
Tuesday Roundup: The Great Online Debate
Tue, 07/24/2007 - 8:27am
The YouTube Democratic candidate debate was held last night at The Citadel in South Carolina, and was televised on CNN.
YouTube Democratic Debate: The Liveblog
Mon, 07/23/2007 - 5:06pm
Well, my computer decided to act up, so the Liveblog's kicking off a little late. But that's OK — CNN decided to start with a medley of YouTube video questions that *aren't* being answered. Way to try to discredit the medium you're working with.
President Cheney Doesn't Shut Down YDA
Mon, 07/23/2007 - 1:30pm
Saturday was the final full day of the YDA National Convention in Dallas. Early attendance was a little on the anemic side as many folks celebrated progressive values into the wee hours of the morning. Democratic Presidential candidate Mike Gravel had to cancel his appearance, but the audience still got its money's worth with DNC Vice Chair Susie Turnbull and Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez.
Injecting Realism Into Immigration Debate
By Chris Bell
Mon, 07/23/2007 - 10:00am
Could the immigration debate get any more ridiculous? I don't think so. To no one's great surprise, the federal legislation went up in smoke. Now, border states like Texas are left to wrestle with the issue and all its tentacles, and we can expect more of the political grandstanding that has become all too commonplace.
Monday Roundup: Censurety
Mon, 07/23/2007 - 7:00am
This weekend had a little bit of everything — from Feingold to Pakistan, from special session possibilities to unfortunate fabrications.
On The Record: Franklin Williams
Sun, 07/22/2007 - 11:00am
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Franklin Williams, Democratic Party County Chair for Jasper County, located in Southeast Texas.
YDA Convention: Senator John Edwards
Sun, 07/22/2007 - 9:59am
Senator John Edwards opened the Friday night General Session of the Young Democrats of America convention in Dallas with several standing ovations and strong support from the YDA delegates, guests, and press in attendance.
Texas Blue Mailbag: Week of 7/15/07
Fri, 07/20/2007 - 4:30pm
George, Grace, and Patrick are down in Dallas at the YDA convention and I'm on the Disabled List, stuck at the house with a hitch in my giddyup. As such, this week's mailbag will be All Josh, All The Time.
General Clark and Operation Homefront at YDA
Fri, 07/20/2007 - 2:30pm
The national YDA convention is full of informative lectures and loads of energy about the upcoming elections in 2008. The most attended event thus far was a session about community service featuring notable figures from around the nation and some friends of the show.