Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz
October 19, 2018
‘Underdog: Beto vs. Cruz’ and the History of Democrats in Texas
In the second episode of the 2018 Senate race podcast, we explore how Texas turned red.
Bill Clements
Politics & Policy
January 6, 2018
Rita Clements, The Power Behind a Governor, Dies at 86
The former First Lady of Texas was more than just a hostess. She was a political partner for Governor Bill Clements.
Politics & Policy
April 22, 2015
A Governor Campaigns at Blue Bell
The final sweet spot in Governor Mark White’s 1986 re-election campaign was a trip to Blue Bell Creameries.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
The Briscoe Mystery
The late governor’s time in office is more memorable for what didn’t happen than for what did.
Politics & Policy
May 30, 2011
Remembering Bill Clements
Clements will always hold an honored place in the Republican Pantheon as the first GOP governor of Texas since Reconstruction. He was elected in 1978 thanks to a split in the Democratic party. Attorney General John Hill had defeated incumbent governor Dolph Briscoe in the Democratic primary and was favored
Letter From Athens
January 1, 2011
Rich Man, Poor Man
The tragic culture clash that led to the murder of a governor’s son.
Politics & Policy
November 29, 2008
Rush to Judgment
Jack Rains, whom some may remember as a former Secretary of State during the Bill Clements years, sent this commentary by Rush Limbaugh to his (Rains’) e-mail list. It pertains to the county-by-county map of the election (click on image for full map). I will comment following Limbaugh’s
Politics & Policy
February 1, 1990
Money, Media, and Magic
Three crucial elements that will determine the outcome of the Texas governor’s race.
Politics & Policy
April 1, 1987
High Noon at the Capitol
The biggest legislative bloodbath in 31 years is shaping up between Clements and Hobby. At stake: not only the state’s education budget but the economic and political future of Texas as well.
Politics & Policy
July 1, 1986
Primary Lesson
Subtract Democratic voters, add new Republicans, and it equals realignment.
Politics & Policy
January 1, 1981
King of the Mountain
Clements is ready for the Legislature, but is the Legislature ready for him?
Politics & Policy
January 1, 1981
Laying Down the Law
That’s what the Legislature is here to do, and unless we’re lucky, it just may.