Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Election Night: Ten Takeaways
Cruz cruises, Wendy Davis holds on, Pete Gallego scores an upset, Karl Rove gets cranky, and six other election highlights from around the state and country.
Paul Sadler
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Sadler Defeats Cruz! In Major Newspaper Endorsements, That Is
Update: Four of the state's five editorial boards have now opted for the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, including the Austin American-Statesman, which endorsed Ted Cruz over David Dewhurst in the primary.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Things Got Ugly at the Senate Debate When Sadler Called Cruz a Troll
The first Senate debate was an hour-long display of cross-talk and exasperation, but things really heated up after Paul Sadler called Ted Cruz a troll.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Five Things to Know About the Senate Runoff
In the battle to replace Kay Bailey Hutchison, David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz will go right at each other—emphasis on "right"—on July 31.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Will the Senator’s Race Finally End Today?
The Republican race between David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz for the U.S. Senate seat headlines Texas's delayed primary elections, but this political story will likely continue.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Who Wants To Be a Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate?
Or rather, who wants to lose to the eventual Republican nominee? Former state legislator Paul Sadler fills the hole left by retired general Ricardo Sanchez.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
The Paul Sadler Interview
As the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate prepares for his final debate against Ted Cruz, he discusses why he thinks he can win, the state of the Democratic party, and what the word "troll" really means.
Politics & Policy
January 19, 2011
House budget shocks and awes
If the purpose of the House budget bill was Shock-and-Awe, it achieved maximum success: House Democrats wasted no time identifying the many, many Doomsday scenarios that would result if state programs are cut to fit available revenue. No room for grandma at the nursing home. No financial aid for worthy