A former Bush staff member running for Lt. Governor in Texas..... As a DEMOCRAT.... (He REALLY has a minuscule chance of winning) Matthew Dowd, the former chief strategist of President George W. Bush’s 2004 reelection bid, is running as a Democrat for Texas lieutenant … [Read more...] about A Republican defection Running In Texas of all places?
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Texas joins others in voting restrictions….
2021..... Republican voter suppression on a state level in 3 states and counting..... Donald Trump presidential lose after effect..... The Republican-controlled Texas State Senate passed a bill early Sunday that would impose a raft of new voting restrictions in the … [Read more...] about Texas joins others in voting restrictions….
US Census first 2020 results due out today….Open Thread for 4/26/2021
The final results won't out until after the summer but story is this.... Texas is gonna gain House seats when it';s over... Three seats it would appear right now.... American's are moving to warmer climates.... North Carolina, Arizona , Oregon, and Colorado seem to be … [Read more...] about US Census first 2020 results due out today….Open Thread for 4/26/2021
Texas Rep. Chip Roy has ‘no apologies’ over lynching metaphor…
The comments ARE insensitive to AsianAmericans and Blacks.... The Congressman stands by HIS stupidity ... This is NOT about free speech.... It's about people and history of racism at its worst.... Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said he has no apologies over comments he made … [Read more...] about Texas Rep. Chip Roy has ‘no apologies’ over lynching metaphor…
Early look at Possible Next Year Governor Runs…..
Right leaning RRH takes a look at Florida, New York, Wisconsin and Texas early dancing.... Fl-Gov: Here’s a decent rundown of the Democrats who are mulling bids to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) next year. Rep. Val Demings (D) and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried (D) have … [Read more...] about Early look at Possible Next Year Governor Runs…..
New York Texas and California Governor’s feel the heat….
Virus restrictions, Economic issues, Weather and just plan politics are giving the Governor's of the biggest American states a hard way to go.... The multiple crises gripping the US -- from a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic to a deadly winter storm that left millions of Texans … [Read more...] about New York Texas and California Governor’s feel the heat….
Supreme’s rule for prisoner’s against guards holding them in “shockingly unsanitary cells”…
Most law enforcement people have an 'qualified immunity', covering them from actions that do... But in this case? The conditions a prisoner was subjected to where so bad the court ruled 7-1 that the Texas guards could be sued personally... The ruling will send a echo … [Read more...] about Supreme’s rule for prisoner’s against guards holding them in “shockingly unsanitary cells”…
Trump supporters follow, surround, and harass Biden bus on I-35 in Texas….
I assume ANYWHERE else the Biden bus WOULD NOT have to have a Police escort? Supporters of President Donald Trump allegedly harassed a Joe Biden-Kamala Harris bus as it traveled through Central Texas on Friday, according to local Democratic activists. Videos and photos … [Read more...] about Trump supporters follow, surround, and harass Biden bus on I-35 in Texas….