A 10-Week Sprint to Election Day
The conventions start next week, with Republicans going first, in Tampa, and Democrats following, in Charlotte. Both parties are going South, but they're interested in swing states. Texas isn't one. Full Story
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Video: Democrats Proud of Diversity at DNC
Delegates at the 2012 Democratic National Convention reflect proudly on diversity in the party. Full Story
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TribLive: The Two-Thirds Rule and Democratic Chairs
At this morning's TribLive conversation, GOP state Reps. and Texas Senate hopefuls Kelly Hancock, Ken Paxton and Larry Taylor discussed two key procedural matters related to the 83rd Legislative Session. Full Story
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Video: LGBT Community Keeps Strong Presence at DNC
The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community celebrated the Democratic Party's platform, which calls for marriage equality. For members of the LGBT community, it's one of several milestones they have seen in recent years. Full Story
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Video: Texas Democratic Delegates Aim to Make Texas Blue
At the Democratic National Convention, Texas delegates see reasons for hope in making gains in their home state, and they say enthusiasm hasn't waned for President Obama. Full Story
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First Lady, Chavez-Thompson Tout Latinos' Role in Re-electing Obama
Minutes before remarks from first lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday, longtime labor organizer and onetime Texas lieutenant governor candidate Linda Chavez-Thompson had the Democratic National Convention’s Hispanic Caucus on its feet. Full Story
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Video: Latinos Key to Turning Texas Blue, Democratic Chair Says
At the Democratic National Convention, Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa says the Latino population is the potential "game-changer" in Democrats' hopes of switching Texas to their column. Full Story
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Parker, Van de Putte Rev Up Delegates at DNC
Two of Texas’ top Democratic women — Houston Mayor Annise Parker and longtime state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio — revved up an early morning crowd of state delegates on Tuesday, painting Texas Republicans as on the fringe. Full Story
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At DNC, Texas Democrats Seek National Investment
Texans have become accustomed to the nosebleed seats at the Democratic National Convention. But this year, even the most cynical Texas Democrats sense a shift toward relevance. Full Story
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Watching the Election From the Cheap Seats
Texas hasn't been a swing state in a national election for a long, long time, and unless they have big bank accounts, Texans aren't at the top of candidates' lists of people to see right now. Full Story
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Guest Column: Why Republicans Should Support a Democrat
All that’s standing between Texas and an absolute one-party rule is a traffic jam or a sick day. I don’t care what your politics are — that’s not good. Full Story
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Speech Fuels Speculation, but Castro is Content
With Tuesday's announcement that San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro will give the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, speculation is growing about his future. But Castro tells the Tribune he's happy where he is. Full Story
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Yarbrough Pushes for Amnesty in Latest Ad
In the second television ad of his U.S. Senate campaign, Democrat Grady Yarbrough advocates for sealing the border "by whatever means necessary" and granting citizenship to millions of illegal immigrant workers. Full Story
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Once a Sprint but Now a Slog, Election Nears End
With 37 runoff races on the ballot Tuesday, a political primary season that was originally supposed to wrap up in May is finally coming to an end. Full Story
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A Tale of Two Parties
Big tents and boos on one hand, and talk about how to start a fire on the other: Notes from the Republican Party's convention in Fort Worth and from the Democratic Party's convention in Houston. Full Story
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Two Different Parties, Two Very Different Moods
Texas Democrats are looking for a place at the table. Texas Republicans control the table, but are trying to stop the food fights. Running a political party isn't easy. Full Story
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Texas Weekly Newsreel: Texas Political Convention Preview
The Republicans and Democrats have something newat their conventions this year: Candidates who haven't finished their primary elections. Full Story
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Texas Democrats Elect Their First Hispanic Chairman
Texas Democrats made Gilberto Hinojosa their first Hispanic chairman Saturday, closing a convention peppered with questions about the viability of the party that once dominated the state's politics. Full Story
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Why State Conventions, Besides the Funny Hats?
Conventions might not be absolutely necessary to conduct the state's political business, but they're important to the partisans who, just like other kinds of enthusiasts, find strength in numbers. Full Story
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Outgoing Democratic Party Chairman Cites Victories
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Boyd Richie said that despite his disappointment in being unable to propel a candidate to victory in a statewide race, the party should reflect on its significant accomplishments. Full Story
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