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
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Police Chiefs & Sheriff’s Speak Against Texas Immigration Crackdown AUDIO
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
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?
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
Ron Paul For President, Again AUDIO
Texas Congressman and libertarian firebrand Ron Paul is once again in the race for the presidency. He’s officially announced his candidacy today. Tweet Share
Governor Perry: Give Officers Ability to Ask Immigration Status AUDIO & VIDEO
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
Fierce Immigration Debate Among Conservatives AUDIO
As President Obama traveled to Texas today to renew his push for immigration reform, some conservatives here disagreed strongly (with each other) on the issue. Tweet Share
Senator: Restricting Abortion “Has to be Personal.” AUDIO
Some of the toughest restrictions on abortions are contained in a so-called “sonogram bill” that’s now on the desk of Governor Perry for his signature. Tweet Share
“Poison Pill” or “In the Crosshairs,” Planned Parenthood is Under Assault in Texas AUDIO
If you Google “Planned Parenthood” and “Texas” right now, some of the first results might suggest the organization that provides health services to thousands of women all across the state is in some serious trouble. Tweet Share
Obama’s New Push on Immigration AUDIO
Aside from ordering the assassination of the world’s most wanted terrorist, President Obama is pushing other big fish toward frying pans. Bill Maher called him a “multitasking ninja,” but I’d prefer to think of the president in a kitchen where he’s the head chef ordering subordinate chefs around. Tweet Share
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Scott Braddock is a journalist and political analyst based in Austin.
