Texas GOP "To Shrink Government to fit inside a Woman's Uterus"
The Texas Republican Party loves to hate any form of government to the point it would love to wash it out of our lives altogether. Except, of course, when it comes to peeking inside of our bedrooms and...
View ArticleHinojosa says: Wendy Davis for Governor of Texas
My new favorite women in the world this morning are Texas State Senators Wendy Davis, Judith Zafforini, and Leticia Van de Putte. My favorite new man is Kirk Watson, who I'm proud to call my...
View ArticleTexas Matters: "Texas Women Must be Heard"
With the eyes of Texas, the nation, and even the world on us, the last 7 days have been exhilarating as we have turned Texas into a battleground state. From the "people's filibuster" to "stand with...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To Texas Senators Davis and Van de Putte, and Representative...
Dear Senators Davis and Van de Putte, and Representative Farrar,It was with consternation that I read of Senator Edward Lucio's proposed bill that would mandate pregnant women to undergo adoption...
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Don't freak out! Texas Voter ID and Voter Protection
Sondra Haltom, founder of Empower the Vote Texas, is correct when she reminds us that we simply cannot afford to freak out or to freak others out when dealing with the Republicans' new voter...
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Midday open thread
New York Times: "The United States and five other world powers announced a landmark accord Sunday morning that would temporarily freeze Iran’s nuclear program and lay the foundation for a more sweeping...
View ArticleTX GOP county chair warns of "Abortion Barbie" and her "Hispanic" running mate
Ugh. To borrow a line from the Daily Show, you do know we can hear you, right? From the always-excellent Burnt Orange Report:The Denton County Republican Party Chair Dianne Edmondson expressed her...
View ArticleWhat Makes Texas Different?
I'm watching Leticia Van De Putte, Dem candidate for Lieutenant Governor, miss a golden opportunity while being interviewed by His Wordship Chuck Todd.Todd asks her why Texas has done so comparatively...
View ArticleI am a Texas Delegate, Thanks to Dkos! (And It's a Blue Effing Deal.)
In many ways, it was a big fucking deal for me, but maybe it should be a BFD for the rest of you Kossacks, too. Or for the next lurker, like me.I live deep in the red clay heart of west Texas, far from...
View ArticleTexas: It's Time for Leticia
As the 2014 campaign season begins to pick up steam, it's becoming clear which candidates hold the momentum. Some are fully engaged in general election fights, like Democrat Wendy Davis and Republican...
View ArticleCampaign Work-Leticia Van de Putte version
As promised- these are the images we came up with for Leticia Van de Putte for Lt Gov of Texas. Spanish versions will be available soon. As before, these are the result of a collective idea and...
View ArticleDan Patrick takes insurmountable lead in lieutenant governor's race over Lt....
Anna M. Tinsley of the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports that Dan Patrick takes an insurmountable lead in lieutenant governor’s race, and several major outlets have declared him the winner giving the...
View ArticleLVP Spanish Did You Knows
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View ArticleTexas GOP: Welcome to the Funny Farm. The time for change is long overdue
By Carolyn Shore Aresu as Libby Shaw.When I posted my return to the U.S. from France on Facebook this morning, one friend in Texas wrote" welcome back to the funny farm." And so I read yesterday and...
View ArticleUPDATED w/ Livestream: #StandWithWendy on the Anniversary of her Epic 13-hour...
One year ago today, state Senator Wendy Davis stood for 13 hours to filibuster Senate Bill 5, a draconian anti-choice bill. Tension and momentum built throughout the day, and then she was half-way...
View ArticleHow 'The People's Filibuster' Changed Texas Politics
Everyday on this planet, people experience a defining moment in their life… a marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, starting college, a new job… these events are significant to that individual, and...
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Kitchen Table Kibitzing 7/2: Mama Ain't Happy (video)
A little over one year ago, when it became clear to everyone watching state Senator Wendy Davis' filibuster that the Republicans in the Texas Senate were making up rules in order to force through...
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Wendy Davis volunteers have made 2 million calls!
I am so excited about being at the Netroots. It is so good for my soul to see the coming generation of activists roll up their sleeves and get to work. This is so very good for us all. I saw many of...
View ArticleArkansas Sees Huge ACA Benefits, Texas Pays
Texas’ neighbor to the Northeast has seen some big benefits from the Affordable Care Act, and more specifically the state’s uniquely crafted Private Option Expansion. Here’s the story from Andy Davis...
View ArticleA Big Deal: Texas' First Lieutenant Governor's Debate
For over two weeks, Texans have been wondering if there would be a Lieutenant Gubernatorial debate this year. Now we have the answer, as Dan Patrick has agreed to at least one of five debates proposed...
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Watch TX Gov Hopeful Wendy Davis(D) Debate Greg Abbott(R) TONIGHT!
It's tonight, people; and I'm so excited! I really want to watch Wendy make the Weasel squirm! I want to see him sweat!poopdogcomedy posted about it on Wednesday, but I wanted to repeat it on the day...
View ArticleTX: How are we going to stop Dan Patrick? Easily. VOTE for Leticia.
One of the most controversial tea party Republicans, Dan Patrick, managed to get himself elected as the Republican candidate for Lt. Governor. This position happens to be one of the most powerful in...
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Announcing the TexKos Weekend of Action in Support of Wendy
Everybody knows that this upcoming election is a big one for Texas. Despite the naysaying and the claims that statewide Democratic campaigns in this state are lost causes, progressives who have been...
View ArticleMust Watch: TX Davis hammers Abbott on Austin's pervasive culture of...
Wendy Davis delivered a damning speech on Thursday at the University of Houston in which she charged Greg Abbott with greed, crony capitalism, his and Austin's culture of corruption. Davis did not...
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Kitchen Table Kibitzing 18.8: Rescuing Texas From the Likes of Dan Patrick
Earlier today I brought my kids to the doctor for their yearly well check. The office was unusually busy and by the time we had finished with exams, blood work, boosters and flu shots it was too late...
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Top Comments: Give It Up, Greg Edition
Is there any issue that this man isn't on the wrong side of? Rhetorical question, of course. Follow me below the fold... But First, A Word From Our Sponsor:Top Comments recognizes the previous day's...
View ArticleLone Star Rising: Voter Registration Soars Across Texas
“Texas isn’t a Red State. It’s a non-voting state.”When most people hear this, they tend to laugh out loud. Much of contemporary American politics hinges on the stalwart truth that Texas is and will...
View ArticleDan Patrick's Attack Ad Against... Rick Perry?
Like he did in the recent Lieutenant Gubernatorial debate against Democratic candidate Leticia Van de Putte, Republican Dan Patrick has decided to double down on anti-immigrant rhetoric during this...
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Help Texas go blue! It's good for you.
I had the privilege of meeting Wendy Davis again at an event in San Antonio. She was lovely and smart and courageous. She gave a great talk distinguishing herself from Gregg Abbott. But I need to say...
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Help Texas go blue! It's good for you.
I had the privilege of meeting Wendy Davis again at an event in San Antonio. She was lovely and smart and courageous. She gave a great talk distinguishing herself from Gregg Abbott. But I need to say...
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TX Early Voting Has Started! Plus Wendy Newspaper Endorsements and TexKos...
Yes, early voting has officially begun here in Texas and will last until October 31. Have you voted yet? As for myself, I couldn't get to the polls fast enough today to cast my vote for Wendy Davis,...
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Wendy Davis Reminds Us Why We Must GOTV, Plus TexKos Weekend of Action Updates
Our second and final week of early voting here in Texas is now underway, and we still have a ton of work to do! Have you voted for Wendy Davis, Leticia Van de Putte, and other Texas Democrats yet?...
View ArticleWatch For Me, Will Ya? Wendy Davis on The Daily Show Live from Austin Tonight!
Jon Stewart and the Best Effing News Team know what's up in Texas. They recognize, though others ignore, that whether or not Texas turns blue in November, the election here will be historical. Wendy...
View ArticleHammering at the Rock
As most of you already know, state Senator Wendy Davis will not be the next governor of Texas despite the efforts of so many, including those at Daily Kos who applauded her courage and stamina in...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: The battle begins to succeed Julian...
2014 Democratic lieutenant governor nominee and San Antonio mayoral candidate Leticia Van de PutteLeading Off:•San Antonio Mayor: Plenty of big cities will hold mayoral elections next year, and it...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Michael Grimm will resign from his swing...
Republican Rep. and convicted felon Michael GrimmLeading Off: •NY-11: Last week, Republican Rep. Michael Grimm plead guilty to tax fraud, but refused to resign from his Staten Island seat. The House...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Philly's mayor race is the latest front...
Anthony Hardy Williams is getting major help from Michelle Rhee-like businessmenLeading Off: •Philadelphia Mayor: None of the candidates in the May 19 Democratic primary have been incredible...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Mikulski's departure sets off a...
There are no shortage of Democrats who might run for this Senate seatLeading Off: •MD-Sen: On Monday, five-term Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski, the longest-tenured woman in congressional history,...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Furious over RFRA, a legit Republican...
Indiana Republican Gov. Mike PenceLeading Off: •IN-Gov: Well, this would be fascinating. Bill Oesterle, a Republican who managed Mitch Daniels' first campaign for governor in 2004, just stepped down as...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: What's going on with Beau Biden?
Possible Delaware gubernatorial candidate Beau Biden with his father Vice President Joe BidenLeading Off: •DE-Gov: It's still anyone's guess if former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, the son of...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Nevada Republicans wait as Joe Heck...
Republican Rep. Joe HeckLeading Off: •NV-Sen: Well, this would be good news for the GOP. Rep. Joe Heck had initially ruled out running for this open seat and even when he began publicly reconsidering,...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Here's what we know about the Denny...
Indicted ex-Speaker Dennis HastertLeading Off: •WATN: Late Thursday evening, BuzzFeed broke the shocking news that federal prosecutors had indicted former Republican Speaker of the House Denny Hastert...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Check out our incredibly awesome new...
(click to enlarge)Leading Off: •Maps: If you've ever tried to project any election results on to a traditional map of U.S. congressional districts, you know that you'll wind up with unreadable tangles...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Kirk: Graham's 'a bro with no ho' as...
Illinois GOP Sen. Mark KirkLeading Off: •IL-Sen: Sen. Mark Kirk has the difficult task of running for re-election in Illinois next year as a Republican. He also has a day job on Capitol Hill that...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Pete King: 'The only victim here is Denny...
Republican Rep. Pete King (right) with now ex-Rep. Mike GrimmLeading Off: •NY-02: For reals? Pete King said this?"I don't know what this is about. Apparently this person came and threatened to disclose...
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Joe Barton's Democratic Opponent has already done the impossible. Finding...
David E. Cozad is a "builder". A leader who mentors and teaches, assists and equips, he blends his dual career path as educator and innovator in the telecommunications industry with common sense...
View ArticleMorning Digest: Democratic Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham launches campaign to...
Leading OffCampaign Action●NM-Gov, NM-01: On Tuesday, Democratic Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that she would run to replace termed-out GOP Gov. Susana Martinez in 2018. A few weeks ago, Lujan...
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