Ohh…the coffee is dripping and so is the news. Those teases at the Texas Tribune continue to roll out the results of their latest polling with the University of Texas. Maybe unsurprisingly, those anti-tax pledges some politicians tout on the campaign trail don’t really do it for the majority of people, but the most conservative […]
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Tuesday Morning Reading: May the Best Ad Win
As we get closer to the May 29th primary, there are some really effective political ads and there are some that fall into the “questionable” category. Tweet Share
Friday Morning Reading: Elected After That Illegal Immigrant College Deal
I’m hearing more and more radio ads for GOP incumbents in the Texas legislature proclaiming they were elected after tuition breaks for illegal immigrants were approved more than a decade ago. Their “true conservative” primary challengers have accused them of “coddling illegals.” Tweet Share
Wednesday Morning Reading: Trayvon Bombshell
Good morning. For those who asked, yes you did see me on the TV in Houston last night. It was my first appearance on Fox 26 and I hope there will be many more. Producers there tell me they’ll post the video later today on their site. When it’s up, I’ll link it here. Tweet […]
Monday Morning Reading: Early Voting Starts
Time for some coffee and politics to get things going on a Monday. I’m pouring a cup of Seaport “Founder’s Choice” (from the Texas Coffee Company) today, which came highly recommended by a former colleague. It’s not quite as strong as I’d like, but the flavor isn’t bad at all. Tweet Share
Will Governor Perry Really be in Charge in 2013?
With more than half a year to go before the next time the Texas Legislature meets to make big decisions, battle lines are already being drawn. Gov. Rick Perry isn’t waiting. Fresh off a presidential bid many see as the lowest point of his political career, the Republican who had previously never lost an election […]
Women’s Health: Another DC vs TX Standoff AUDIO
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Texas and Washington are in a standoff. This time, it’s over de-funding of Planned Parenthood. Tweet Share
A Call for Gov. Perry to Revoke Limbaugh’s “Honorary Texan” Status AUDIO
While more advertisers abandon the Rush Limbaugh Show, there’s a push now in Texas to revoke his “Honorary Texan” status. Gov. Perry honored Limbaugh during an event in Houston a couple years ago. Now that Limbaugh is caught up in a controversy over birth control and some ugly language he used against a college student, some are saying “Texans, […]
Sunday Morning Conversations: Rob Johnson
The coming week will be a huge one in the GOP nominating contest. The Super Tuesday showdown will be espcially critical for Newt Gingrich, who’s been written off by many pundits and has said himself that the primary in his home state of Georgia is crucial. Tweet Share
Perry Fired up at CPAC, is he Running Again in 2016? AUDIO
Governor Perry fired up conservative activists gathered at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference this week. Following this interview on Fox News, a lot of folks are talking about whether Perry will make another run for the White House in 2016. Tweet Share
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Scott Braddock is a journalist and political analyst based in Austin.
