On CBS 11 this afternoon, I talked with Keith Garvin about the latest on the debt fight in Washington, Governor Perry’s feeling of being “called” to run for president, and more. Take a look: Tweet Share
Braddock TV: Tea Party GOP Sent to DC to Stir Pot, Not Knock it Over
by Scott on July 22, 2011 in Obama, Politics, Religion, Texas, Video
Tea Party Puts Pressure on Perry for Special Session on Immigration Crackdown
by Scott on July 21, 2011 in Audio, Dallas, Immigration, Politics, Texas
Tea Party groups from around the state want Gov. Perry to call a second special session of the Texas Legislature to address a ban on so-called “sanctuary cities.” In this open letter to the Governor and others, they argue the legislature didn’t take the issue of illegal immigration seriously enough to actually do anything about […]
Attacks on Congressman Whose Marriage is Ending AUDIO
by Scott on July 21, 2011 in Audio, Politics, Texas
Many people disagree with Rep. Pete Sessions, D-Dallas, on fundamental issues. But, no matter what they think of his stances on gay marriage, abortion, etc, many think it seems over the line to attack him politically at the moment it’s announced his 27 year marriage is ending. Tweet Share
Immigration Activist Answers Accusations of Racism AUDIO
by Scott on June 17, 2011 in Audio, Immigration, Politics, Texas
The immigration activist who upset a lot of people for suggesting there are too many Hispanics in the Texas Legislature took the time to answer her critics today. Tweet Share
Too Many Hispanics in the Texas Legislature? AUDIO & VIDEO
by Scott on June 15, 2011 in Audio, Immigration, Politics, Texas, Video
A well known immigration activist has come under fire for suggesting the reason Texas hasn’t passed an Arizona-style immigration crackdown is there are too many Hispanics in the legislature. Tweet Share
Police Chiefs & Sheriff’s Speak Against Texas Immigration Crackdown AUDIO
by Scott on June 14, 2011 in Audio, Dallas, Immigration, Politics, Texas
The debate over whether local law enforcement in Texas should inquire about immigration status is again front and center at the State Capitol. Tweet Share
A Reality Check for the Fact Checkers AUDIO
by Scott on June 13, 2011 in Audio, Education, Politics, Schools, Texas
I had a heated exchange with Gardner Selby at Politifact Texas today about his “fact check” of a fight over Plano Superintendent Doug Otto’s claim that Governor Perry believes there’s 1-to-1 ratio of teachers to administrators in Texas. Tweet Share
Is Gov. Perry’s Prayer Event Really a Campaign Kickoff?
by Scott on June 7, 2011 in Audio, God, Politics, Religion, Texas
Governor Perry’s once again pouring fuel on the fire when it comes to speculation about his possible run for president. He’s launched a slick website to promote a day of prayer he plans to host in Houston in August. Tweet Share
Braddock TV: Political Scandals Bring us All Back to High School
by Scott on May 18, 2011 in Politics, Texas, Video
I really do believe that the way people react to news stories can be best explained by the way they behaved in high school. Tweet Share
Governor Perry: Give Officers Ability to Ask Immigration Status AUDIO & VIDEO
by Scott on May 11, 2011 in Audio, Economy, Immigration, Politics, Schools, Texas
In a brief interview today, Governor Perry told Mitch Carr and me on KRLD that what he wants is something between “sanctuary cities” and what Arizona is trying to do, which is force officers to ask about immigration status. Tweet Share
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