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...
View ArticleAnnouncing 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...
View ArticleKitchen 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...
View ArticleTop 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...
View ArticleHelp 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...
View ArticleHelp 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...
View ArticleTX 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,...
View ArticleWendy 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...
View ArticleDaily 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...
View ArticleDaily 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...
View ArticleDaily 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...
View ArticleDaily 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,...
View ArticleDaily 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...
View ArticleDaily 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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