Democrats

Dec 5, 2014 — By annette waller

From arrogant announcers to zany zygotes—and everything in between—it was a banner year for the Bum Steers.

Nov 12, 2014 — By Erica Grieder

The Democratic Senate candidate has some tough words for his party. 

Oct 15, 2014 — By Jay Carr and Jeff Salamon

Why Texas stays red.

Mar 13, 2014 — By Erica Grieder and Paul Burka

Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, posted a strong showing in the March 4th primary

Jul 29, 2013 — By Meagan Flynn

Battleground Texas wants to turn Texas blue. FreedomWorks is worried they may have a shot.

Feb 22, 2013 — By Erica Grieder

"I don’t know anyone nationally who’s scoffing at this," says the chairman of the state GOP.

May 25, 2009 — By Paul Burka

Elections committee chair Todd Smith has researched the history of Voter I.D. legislation in Texas. He shared his findings with me. In 1997, Elections chair Debra Danburg, a Democrat, brought HB 330 to the floor. The bill amended the Election Code to require an election judge to ask for a…

Jan 1, 1998 — By Joe Nick Patoski

When you listen to Jim Hightower’s talk radio show, that’s the question you inevitably ask—about him, the medium, and Texas liberalism.

Jan 1, 1998 — By Gregory Curtis

AT LEAST DAN MORALES knew that the mere proclamation he was going to have a press conference was not likely to stop the world in its tracks. The night before and all that morning, some supporters, as well as the attorney general himself, were busy calling around to say that…

Mar 1, 1996 — By Paul Burka

Rating our primary concerns.

Aug 31, 1976 — By Paul Burka

. . .but back home? Never.

Aug 31, 1976 — By Richard West

Can Texas Democrats find happiness? In New York, maybe—

Jun 30, 1974 — By Chase Untermeyer

The Texas GOP cranks down for November elections.