At Taking Points Memo, Brian Beutler writes, “Meet Democrats’ Newest Republican Crush: Ted Cruz?!?!” At the Dallas Morning News, Wayne Slater writes that Obama’s trip to Texas today is to “make Ted Cruz-Republicans the face of Washington opposition.” Both, I’d guess, are accurate. From Beutler, at TPM: (Democrats) distaste for his (Cruz) antics and his [...]
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Queer Talk: Texas “Governor for a Day” Delivers Pro-LGBT Speech [Video]
As president pro tempore of the Texas Senate, San Antonio Democratic Sen. Leticia Van de Putte received the ceremonial honor of being sworn in as “Governor for the Day,” and she used the opportunity to deliver a pro-LGBT message. The words – 3 minutes, 25 seconds; check out the video below – were not “ceremonial,” [...]
Barbara Bush’s Truth, and the George W. Bush Library
“He’s by far the best qualified man,” Mrs. Bush said, “but no.” “We’ve had enough Bushes,” she said, saying “it’s not just four families, or whatever.” [Associated Press] THE LIBRARY of George W. Bush was dedicated today, with the voice of the former president’s mother Barbara Bush speaking truth to whatever Republican power still exists [...]
George W. Bush Library Opens, Amnesia Ensues
It took less than 4 1/2 years of the Obama presidency for President George W. Bush to mount his comeback. While doing absolutely nothing on his own behalf (he’s been the most silent ex-president in my lifetime), his approval is up to 47 percent according to The Post/ABC poll. That’s up 14 points from his [...]
West, Texas: Recovery, Investigations & Questions
Law enforcement, state and federal agency spokespersons and city officials continue to state that there are no signs of “criminal activity” or “foul play” related to the explosion of the fertilizer facility in West, Texas, which occurred last Wednesday evening, about 8:00 PM. The massive explosion in West, Texas resulted in 14 deaths (at least [...]
West, Texas Explosion: 14 Fatalities Confirmed *Updated*
UPDATE From KWTX: Two more bodies have been found in the wake of the massive fertilizer plant explosion in West, increasing the death toll to 14, Department of Public Safety spokesman Sgt. Jason Reyes said late Friday afternoon. Five of the dead were West volunteer firefighters and four were EMS personnel, West police Chief James [...]
Turning Texas Blue and the National Democratic Party
Politico has the story: “Democrats launch plan to turn Texas blue.” I mentioned this to someone (in another state), and the immediate response was: “Texas won’t do that.” I don’t know which annoys me more: people who don’t live in Texas who apparently feel free and informed to make sweeping generalizations that begin with something [...]
Republican Election-Rigging in Virginia and Beyond
NATIONAL REPUBLICANS who continue to be frustrated that the American voter won’t reward their extremism with handing them the national popular vote have started systematically to take voters out of the equation. It’s been making the news for days in Virginia. American Progress has released a document titled Grand Theft Election. How the Republican election-rigging [...]
News Desk — Roe v. Wade at 40: 7 in 10 Americans Want Abortion Legal
“I don’t need a constitutional amendment to overturn Roe,” said Charmaine Yoest, president of Americans United for Life, an antiabortion law firm that works with state groups on local legislation. “Clinic regulations do actually challenge Roe.” – Support Grows for Roe v. Wade Abortion Ruling [Wall Street Journal] ROE V. WADE and the 40th anniversary [...]
Obama’s Actions on Guns Laid Out, While Extremist Republicans Talk Impeachment
As President, I’m committed to doing my part. That’s why I signed 23 executive actions giving law enforcement, schools, mental health professionals, and the public health community the tools they need to help reduce gun violence. These actions ranged from strengthening our background check system, to helping schools hire more resource officers and counselors if [...]
You’re a Crazy Gun Nut If… Piers Morgan Edition [Video]
WHEN YOU have your own show you get your own platform. Sticking your neck out and speaking your mind against the horde is one of the most American of traits. It’s just very few people are willing to do it and incur the wrath of the wingnuts, as well as take the economic hit that [...]
Interview — Tar Sands Blockader Grace Cagle: The “Path of This Pipeline is Like a Map of Power and Poverty”
Grace Cagle is a 22 year old, from the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. She tells me she doesn’t consider herself an activist, but “a person aware of the injustices in this society who is willing and privileged enough to be able to resist those creating injustice.” That’s what she did a few weeks ago, when she [...]
Meet the Republican “Flat Earth Five” of 2012
THEY ARE Rep. Dan Benishek (MI-01), Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-24), Rep. Dan Lungren (CA-07), Rep. Francisco Canseco (TX-23), and Rep. Joe Walsh (IL-08). Joe Walsh might ring a bell. He’s the guy who likes to mock his Democratic opponent Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran and double amputee. He’s also got a bad reputation [...]
The Democratic Convention LIVE
GATHER ‘ROUND. It’s on. First Lady Michelle Obama will also speak tonight. Team Obama has released the following video of spotlighting San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro’s mentor, his mom. It comes as we await his historic speech tonight.
Julian Castro’s Moment Reflects the Era of Obama
**UPDATED VIDEO FROM TEAM OBAMA** Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com IT’S A BIG night for the mayor of San Antonio, Julian Castro, who will give the keynote speech tonight. Sen. Marco Rubio is good, but Mayor Julian Castro has serious game and without Rubio’s baggage, with much smoother edges than the gruff Chris Christie, [...]
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