2014 Elections
Politics & Policy
November 12, 2014
What a Difference Fourteen Years Make
Fourteen years under one governor.
Politics & Policy
October 20, 2014
And the Voting Begins
UPDATE: In my original post, I mistakenly referred to previous endorsements by some of the state’s major newspapers, and I have corrected the errors.This election has all the earmarks of being one of the strangest ever. First, as I have opined before, this is the weakest ticket the Republican party
Politics & Policy
September 29, 2014
Patrick v. Van de Putte
The candidates' true colors were on full display.
The Daily Post
April 1, 2014
Alright Alright Alright: A Dark-Horse For Statewide Office
He can't be in the run-off, but Matthew McConaughey is launching a write-in candidacy for Texas Agriculture Commissioner.
Politics & Policy
February 21, 2014
Behind the Curtain With Wendy Davis
After months of campaign stumbles, does Team Wendy have what it takes to right the ship? An exclusive insider’s look at the strategy, drama, dysfunction, and determination of the Democrats’ most famous hope.
Politics & Policy
December 13, 2013
Why a Stockman Challenge Is Good for Cornyn
If, or really when, Cornyn wins the 2014 primary, it will be as a Republican who was taken to task by the tea party and prevailed.
Politics & Policy
December 11, 2013
The Year of the Statewide Latina
Miriam Martinez, Linda Vega, and Leticia Van de Putte take to the ticket.
Politics & Policy
December 6, 2013
Stuck in the Middle
Harry Reid to the left of him. The tea party to the right. Senator John Cornyn on the challenges of running a “big tent” GOP in a time of fierce partisanship.
Politics & Policy
November 22, 2013
The Political Outlook For 2014
Texas politics in 2014 is certain to be interesting.
Burka Blog
October 9, 2013
Yahoo! News on Wendy Davis
A new Yahoo! politics piece on the battle antiabortion activists are waging against Wendy Davis.
Politics & Policy
October 2, 2013
What It Takes
After months of anticipation, the most interesting Texas gubernatorial contest in decades will (probably) start Thursday. Does Wendy Davis have a chance?
Politics & Policy
September 12, 2013
The Underdog
Tom Pauken, the former chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission, knows he has an uphill climb to defeat Greg Abbott in the Republican primary for governor next March. But he’s not interested in what he calls “the divine right of succession.”
Politics & Policy
July 15, 2013
Happy Trails
Rick Perry’s legacy will rise and fall on the “Texas miracle.” Is it real? If so, should he get the credit?
Politics & Policy
July 15, 2013
Greg Abbott Makes His Move
The longtime attorney general announces he’s running for governor and helps kickoff what will be a historic election cycle.
Politics & Policy
July 12, 2013
The Life and Death (and Life?) of the Party
After ruling the state for a century, Texas Democrats were gradually reduced to irrelevance. Is the reawakening at hand?
Politics & Policy
July 9, 2013
Perry’s Future
Where does the governor go from here?
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Here Comes George P. Bush
Is this man running for office? It sure looks that way. He just filed "an appoinment of a campaign treasurer" for a still-unspecified position.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Did Rick Perry Just Kick Off His 2014 Campaign?
Perry conducted a Kardashian-level of media courtship at the Capitol, where he told reporters he won't rule out another run for governor or president.