Texas Democrats Crushed… What Next?
Voters dealt a devastating blow to Texas Democrats’ hopes of having anything to show for what seemed, for a brief moment, like a turn of fortunes.
Tag Archives: Leticia Van de Putte
On the Bus with Leticia Van de Putte
Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, is campaigning like hell—how far will it get her? Chris Hooks got on the campaign bus for a few days to find out.
In the Valley, Van de Putte Blasts Patrick, Urges Students to Vote
In Edinburg on Thursday, Leticia Van de Putte had pointed language for Dan Patrick as she urged students to vote.
Greg Abbott, Wendy Davis On Track to Spend $100 Million in Guv Race
Some of the last campaign finance reports before the election are out. Abbott and Patrick maintain significant leads. In SD 10, there’s a wildcard.
Observer Radio Episode 78: The Governor’s Debate and Border Stories
Dr. Marsha Griffin gives firsthand accounts of the harsh circumstances faced by mothers and children desperately crossing the border into Texas.
Coverage of the Lt. Governor’s Debate
The Observer covers the first—and only—lt. governor’s debate between state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio), and state Sen. Dan Patrick (R-Houston).
Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton are Perfecting the Non-Campaign
Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton are perfecting the art of campaign by not campaigning. And it will probably work.
At the Texas Tribune Festival, the Fog Lifts—Briefly
At this weekend’s Texas Tribune Festival, the fog over the state’s public discourse lifted—for a bit.
Democrats Outclass Republicans on Graphic Design
This year’s Texas Democratic candidates roundly outclass their Republican opponents when it comes to graphic design
Something’s Missing from Wendy Davis Ads—Wendy Davis
Wendy Davis is out with her first two ads—both of them attack ads, neither featuring Davis. What should we make of them?