Could things turn for the Democrats in the state as soon as next November? Republicans have long idealized Texas as a deep-red frontier state, home to rural conservatives who love President Trump. But political turbulence in the sprawling suburbs and fast-growing cities are … [Read more...] about Republicans start to worry about Texas….
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Could Texas finally turn purple for the 2020 general election?…Open Thread for 7/4/19….
We've been talking about this for a decade.... Texas going the way of California.... Turning toward's Blue for the Democrats... Every election pundits talk about it... But it doesn't happen... Right now?.... Polling shows Joe Biden AHEAD there against … [Read more...] about Could Texas finally turn purple for the 2020 general election?…Open Thread for 7/4/19….
California exodus to Texas is helping Democrats…
We've just looked at the rising number of Latino's in Texas are the prime reason the Democratic vote is and will be growing there... But there is is another thing at play in Texas... California people moving to Texas.... “Everyone is from California. Are they kicking … [Read more...] about California exodus to Texas is helping Democrats…
Kamala Harris brings her campaign to Beto’s Texas…..
The Harris campaign seems to be the best of the 2020 Democratic effort.... An they are on the ground in media sensation Beto O'Rourke's home state..... California and Texas (The majority of delegates) both have their primary votes on the same day a year from … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris brings her campaign to Beto’s Texas…..
Some First 2020 Democratic polling analysis….
...from Election Graphs..... A few days ago I looked at where all the states ended up if you just look at the average results of the last few elections. No 2020 specific data. But there have already been state level 2020 polls. Sixteen by my count. They are now all included … [Read more...] about Some First 2020 Democratic polling analysis….
Political Roundup for March 1st, 2019…Cohen….Dem lower tier for 2020….NH Sanders/Biden…Texas 2020…RRH Elections…
National: Cohen: The major political event yesterday was Michael Cohen’s Congressional testimony. The basic summary is that Cohen aired a lot of sketchy details and Trump dirty laundry, but there is still no smoking gun on things that would be a serious political danger to … [Read more...] about Political Roundup for March 1st, 2019…Cohen….Dem lower tier for 2020….NH Sanders/Biden…Texas 2020…RRH Elections…
Population shifts could have an impact on 2020/2024 elections….
The below linked Politico piece points to Florida, Nevada, Arizona and a few other states as gaining different party voters ....2024 will have different House and therefore Electoral College numbers that may benefit the Democrats more than Republicans in the South and The … [Read more...] about Population shifts could have an impact on 2020/2024 elections….
A Look at voter ID hills to climb in Texas….
A piece in the Atlantic sheds light on how the Republicans employ their voter suppression by making the obtaining of ID that would allow you to excise your right to vote VERY difficult.... This year, I voted in Texas for the first time. It was complicated. Registering to … [Read more...] about A Look at voter ID hills to climb in Texas….