Should you have to show a photo I.D. to vote in Texas?
You will if some members of the Legislature have their way. The Texas House is debating a voter I.D. bill — which has already passed the Senate. If the House approves it as expected, it will go to Gov....
View ArticleShould Texas Senate modify ‘bare-bones’ budget OKd by House?
The Texas House of Representatives has approved a two-year budget, and even Republicans are admitting it’s a lean one. “I know this bill is not perfect.” said House Appropriations Committee Chairman...
View ArticleAre elected officials who switch parties principled or opportunistic?
It’s happened again in Hardin County. Six more elected officials have switched from the Democratic Party to the GOP. They are District Judge Earl Stover, Tax Collector-Assessor Shirley Stephens, County...
View ArticleShould the feds crack down on states that demand voter I.D.?
That might happen if the U.S. Justice Department follows up on a request by 16 U.S. Democratic senators. Those senators fear that voting rights are being threatened in states, including Texas soon,...
View ArticleShould the feds crack down on states that demand voter I.D.?
That might happen if the U.S. Justice Department follows up on a request by 16 U.S. Democratic senators. Those senators fear that voting rights are being threatened in states, including Texas soon,...
View ArticleIf we go over the fiscal cliff, who will you blame?
The answer may surprise you, according to one poll. As Yahoo News reported, “If Washington lawmakers fail to reach a deal to avoid the ‘fiscal cliff,’ a majority of Americans will blame Democrats and...
View ArticleHave Democrats started to rebound in Texas, or will the state remain firmly...
After last week’s filibuster by State Sen. Wendy Davis against abortion restrictions, many Democrats have become energized about their party’s future in a state that is currently very red. As Richard...
View ArticleShould Wendy Davis try another filibuster against abortion restrictions in...
The state Senate is going to discuss abortion restrictions once again, but no one knows if Sen. Wendy Davis is planning another talkathon to stop them. As the AP reported, “The Texas House approved new...
View ArticleShould Sen. Wendy Davis run for Texas governor or not?
It’s still an open question, but she probably will. As the AP reported, “Sen. Wendy Davis will launch her campaign for Texas governor next week riding a wave of national celebrity and fundraising power...
View ArticleHas the Tea Party movement peaked, or is it still a force in the GOP?
After Tuesday’s elections, some are saying the Tea Party is over. Moderate Republican Chris Christie won big in New Jersey, while hardliner Ken Cuccinelli lost a governor’s race in Virginia. As the AP...
View ArticleShould Democrats agree to delay Obamacare or stick with it?
Some Democrats in Congress are starting to waver. As the AP reported, “Nationwide, Democrats are nervous about the implications of defending an already unpopular law in the wake of the botched rollout,...
View ArticleShould Congress revive the extended jobless benefits that it cut, or remain...
It’s a tough issue, and some members of Congress are thinking about undoing the cutoff in extended jobless benefits that both parties agreed to last month. As the AP reported, “Republicans and...
View ArticleWhat’s the most imporant issue for you in the March primary elections?
There’s a lot at stake on this year’s ballot, both locally and statewide — and plenty of scandals. Attorney General Greg Abbott, the main GOP nominee for governor, was criticized for campaigning with...
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