Observer Radio Episode 83: Texas Politics Post-Election Night 2014
The Observer‘s staffers examine what the Texas GOP’s election night victories likely mean for the upcoming legislative session.
Tag Archives: Greg Abbott
Photos from Greg Abbott’s Victory Party
Gov.-elect Greg Abbott, Ted Cruz, Rick Perry and other GOP leaders spoke to an ecstatic crowd in Austin, Texas, on election night.
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.
WTF Friday: Typical Wackos
This week in WTF Friday: A Greg Abbott supporter worries about cannibal pedophiles. Another Abbott supporter asks a reporter not to breath. Plus: the Homosexual Agenda.
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.
How Greg Abbott ‘Criminalized’ Voter Registration in Houston
Greg Abbott’s successful efforts to shut down a voter registration campaign in Harris County is an offense against democracy.
Ben Sargent’s Loon Star State: Pocket Greg Abbott
Where are the Voters? Texas Voter Turnout Barely Budges from 2010 Levels
Voter turnout in Texas is barely up over 2010 levels so far. That doesn’t bode well for Democrats but the Wendy Davis campaign says there’s reason for optimism.
Wendy Davis Hits Abbott at UT, Says Turnout Works in Her Favor
At the University of Texas at Austin today, Wendy Davis continued to attack Greg Abbott and said the state’s low turnout was helping her more than Abbott.
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.