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Med School Campaign Goes High-Speed
The campaign for a UT-Austin medical school accelerates
"...Austin Environmental Democrats..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Man in the White Hat
Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10
"...McCaul appears to have a serious challenger who has Democrats excited. His name is Larry Joe Doherty. He's not..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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The perception that the liberal elite mocks the rest of the country and holds its values up to ridicule is probably critical to the whole positioning of moral values as a national issue. And it is only perception.
"...power. The writer complained that by "lamenting how the Democrats have been labeled with the charge of elitism ..."..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Column by Louis Black

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Contemplating the devastating effects of redistricting on democracy and the transformational effects of knowing Ondine and Ed Lowry.
"...believe in the American two-party system of government. When Democrats are in power, I'm as happy to see Republicans..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Strategically speaking, Texas Democrats should look to the winning campaign of Senator Barrientos..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Column

Power House
Will This Year Mark Dems' Last Stand at the Lege?
"...at Little Big Horn. The last stand for Texas Democrats may be the Texas House. Witness: For the past..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35
The two candidates race to the left
"...earned notable endorsements from national progressive groups, including Justice Democrats, the political action committee that in 2018 helped elect..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight
All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46
"...course, the political landscape wasn't what it is today. "Democrats had a voice and influence," he said. "We were..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Letters @ 3AM
Republican stewardship of our government has miserably failed. Polls show that Americans finally realize this, but we don't know if that will translate into votes.
"...Pew survey, 44% leaned toward Republicans and 43% toward Democrats, a statistical dead heat" (The Washington Post, Oct. 6,..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Election Notes
Endorsements and dollars accumulate as campaigns hit stretch
"...from AFSCME (city employees' union) to the West Austin Democrats, and beyond. Challenger and Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two: Look Who's (Still) Talking
Miers nomination pushes right-wing spin machine into disturbing, delicious overdrive
"...much as anything, this is because, after endlessly chiding Democrats for their abortion-rights litmus test for confirmation, they are..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Wanted Man
State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district
"...mere 333 votes out of nearly 40,000. His fellow Democrats hadn't done quite so well. Republican statewide candidates --..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...work the Alamo in as a metaphor for the Democrats' heading to Oklahoma, well, it will be another idiot..."

May 23, 2003 Column by Louis Black

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma
The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.
"...you're reading the wrong section: More than 50 House Democrats quietly went on the lam Sunday night, most of..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Painting by Numbers
Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future
"...trip were an option. That's the number of House Democrats currently serving in the 82nd session of the Lege..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Everything You Need to Know About Voter ID
A program to help guide you through Tuesday's Senate meeting
"...is actually happening or in danger of happening. • Democrats argue that the bill really will do little to..."

March 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Staking Out the Senate
A few Dem wins could temper the Republican majority's agenda
"...happening in races for the upper chamber. But while Democrats need five more seats to flip the House, a..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Letters @ 3AM
Democrats may vote for laws like the PATRIOT Act that gut the Bill of Rights, but Democrats do not initiate laws that abolish our freedoms – an important distinction.
"...the next two years. The people spoke, and the Democrats listened: They want material benefits. (Hey, who doesn't?) Democrats..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Place 3
"...Endorsements: Austin Association of Professional Firefighters, Black Austin Democrats, Travis Co. Democratic Women, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association, Network..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature

Naked City
Sugar Land Congressman Tom DeLay takes on the Democrats' redistricting plan.
"...de facto leader of the House Republicans, brought his Democrats-Must-Die act to the genteel corridors of the state Capitol..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Field of Dreamers
Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.
"...Local Democrats, although realistically confident of victory in District 48, nonetheless..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple
Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs
"...millions of Americans found those people by voting for Democrats for the first time in a long time, and..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Watching the watchmen
"...heights, they've married that to inept governing. Unfortunately, the Democrats are in such disarray as to recall the Keystone..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Column by Louis Black

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The price of Republican domination and the pleasures of repeated listening
"...window. 3) The problem really has been about the Democrats in control making really stupid decisions than about any..."

May 20, 2005 Column by Louis Black

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The House Democrats' walkout was their best option in light of Republicans' vicious and highly partisan day in the sun; ending The Chronicle Hour quiets the right-wing voices in our head.
"...affections. The current situation regarding the walkout by House Democrats is no exception. Republicans tend to chastise the sitting..."

May 16, 2003 Column by Louis Black

The Spirit of 76th
The Presidential Card
"...question of political motive into every decision made by Democrats and Republicans alike. Democrats were accused of playing the..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Election Ticker: Endorse-a-Rama
You gotta support somebody
"...Defense Action Fund. Democratic groups include the Austin Young Democrats, Liberal Austin Democrats, Central Austin Dems, Capital Area Progressive..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Endorsement Race: Andy Brown, Gómez, Ko Clean Up
Andy Brown, Gómez, Ko clean up
"...endorsement forums. (The nine groups abbreviated below: Austin Environmental Democrats, Austin Progressive Coalition, Austin Tejano Democrats, Austin Young Democrats,..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Money Makes Campaigns Go Round
First finance reports for the primary season in Travis County
"...because of the number of late filing Republicans and Democrats who didn't expect challenges, not everyone has their campaigns..."

Jan. 19, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Imagined Republican Prayer
"...people get hurt, so long as it hurts the Democrats. Nothing matters but hurting the Democrats. Please, God, let..."

March 12, 2007 Postmarks

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