The Texas Blue: News
Independence Day Roundup: A Logic Problem
Wed, 07/04/2007 - 7:00am
Everyone continues to wrap their brains around the commutation of Scooter Libby's jail term by President Bush, and the train doesn't stop there: now Bush has categorically refused to rule out the possibility of a pardon winging its way to Libby's doorstep.
Garza Not Running For Governor In 2010
Tue, 07/03/2007 - 4:01pm
The Chron has it via AP that Tony Garza won't be running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2010. There was a story or two about him in June wondering what he was up to lately, and last week it got out that he might have been thinking about gearing up for a run, but he has killed the rumor. That more or less leaves Hutchison and Dewhurst as the likeliest contenders on the GOP side, although Perry might want to stick around. Official statement below the jump.
"SiCKO" in Plano
Tue, 07/03/2007 - 3:19pm
Screening Liberally, a concept under the Drinking Liberally and Cosmopolity umbrella, held its most recent group outing to watch SiCKO its opening weekend in Plano, Texas at the Angelika Theater.
Republican Presidential Candidates Scooting Out of the Mainstream
By Josh Matlock
Tue, 07/03/2007 - 11:00am
It is always a challenge for Presidential candidates of both parties to maneuver successfully through their primary and remain viable for the general. At this point the Democratic candidates are doing much better than the Republicans. Democratic candidates’ positions are in large part consistent with public opinion on Iraq, comprehensive immigration reform, health care, education, and Scooter Libby.
Tuesday Roundup: Guarding the Fort
Tue, 07/03/2007 - 7:00am
It is unsurprising that everyone's still talking about Bush commuting Scooter Libby's jail sentence yesterday afternoon. The Washington Post gets the thumbs-up for going the extra mile with investigative reporting to find out which advisers Bush spoke to in making that decision. Turns out, not many.
Libby Won't Do Jail Time: Bush Commutes Sentence
Mon, 07/02/2007 - 4:00pm
We'd love to give you a link, but there isn't one yet: MSNBC has it as breaking news that President Bush has commuted Libby's sentence. The conviction stands, but Libby does not have to serve any time in jail. He will also still have to pay $250,000 in fines and probably lose his law license. EDIT: MSNBC now has the story on their site.
Much Ado About Funding
Mon, 07/02/2007 - 3:14pm
It seems like all people can talk about these days is dollars. Obama, Clinton, McCain, and Watts are all in the national news.
Debating the Future of Race and Class
Mon, 07/02/2007 - 2:30pm
Last Wednesday’s 5-4 decision in Parents Involved v. Seattle School District and Meredith v. Jefferson County Board of Education provided a powerful backdrop for Tavis Smiley’s All-American Presidential Forum at Howard University.
Monday Roundup: 32.5
Mon, 07/02/2007 - 7:00am
It is hard for me to believe that Barack Obama has name ID problems, but such is the case, according to the Washington Times. That's okay, though — it is apparently not hurting his fundraising efforts. He raised $32.5 million this last quarter, and that will help with problems like name ID.
On The Record: Carla Vela
Sun, 07/01/2007 - 11:00am
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Carla Vela, the Chair of the Bexar County Democratic Party and Vice Chair for the Tejano Democrats.