She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...beat Perry will she be able to pick up Democratic votes. Otherwise," he said, "the Democratic voters will default..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas

The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"

"...in this instance effectively synonymous with the state Republican Party – seconded by the George W. Bush Dept. of..."

March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...climate is dismal when the political buzz on the Democratic candidates running for governor is, Zzzzzzzzz. And that's coming..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Soechting Rallies the Troops

State Dem chair says Texas is winnable – if Texans fight back

"...brief tenure as the new chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Charles Soechting has quickly developed a reputation as..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Page Two

Republicans' special-session maneuvering shows contempt for Texans and mischaracterizes Texas' political history; the same party asks for the same kind of blind allegiance on foreign policy.

"...demanding fair, constitutionally guaranteed representation. When Texas was a one-party state controlled by gerrymandering Democrats, goes the Republican whine,..."

July 18, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Wanted Man

State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district

"...was an early favorite among the state's most influential Democratic leaders, including former Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and former..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the popular vote. That means they are a marginal party who reflect the interests of only a tiny minority..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...have a bigger impact than actual shifts in voters' party preferences. Looking forward, "when you look at the demographic..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...The March Democratic primary election in House District 46 came down to..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...Not surprisingly, neither of the top two major Democratic gubernatorial candidates, in a sea of sorely underwhelming contenders,..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

The Common Law

Clinton, Obama & the Texas State Convention

"...Confusion surrounds this year's Texas Democratic primary process as both the Clinton and Obama camps..."

June 6, 2008 Column by Andy Brown

GOP Redistricting: Hosing down the ballot

The implications of three Republicans – Henry Bonilla, Lamar Smith, and Michael McCaul – all based somewhere else and representing Travis County, aren't merely about the county's representation in Congress. In a world of old-fashioned partisan politics, changing of guard also has down-ballot implications.

"...partisan politics, the concept of Travis County without a Democratic congressman would be unthinkable...."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Another Texan for President?

"...the University of Houston, and managed Ralph Nader's Green Party presidential campaign in Texas in 2000. Now, Cobb seeks..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...He won by sticking to traditional Democratic issues relating to jobs, health care, education, and a..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Column

Primary Colors

Shades of the Travis County Elections

"...win over Karen Parker for the 261st District Court's Democratic nomination, giving Henson even more reason for his trademark..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Greg Casar Hopes to Chart New Path for Democrats as Chair of Progressive Caucus

The sophomore rep gets tapped for top position

"...new officers at a training academy that whistleblowers and third-party reports agreed was badly in need of reform. But..."

Dec. 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...that making it easier to vote would disadvantage his party. In response to a draft of the first stimulus..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...seats. That's what it would take for the Texas Democratic Party to take back the Texas House of Representatives...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election 2006

The latest from the campaign trail

"...Beware the Straight Party Vote Straight-ticket voting may be a convenient way to..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Doggett, D-Austin, after scoring a resounding victory in the Democratic primary for his new Austin-to-McAllen CD 25...."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...announces its endorsements and pushes for reconstructions of the Democratic Party ["Chronicle Endorsements," March 29]. I submit that its..."

April 5, 2002 Column

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...Doing in Central Texas Being a bitter desert where Democratic seed can find no purchase, all of Williamson County's..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

D.A.'s Race Heats Up With Lawsuit

Reed accuses TCDP's Harding of failing to properly review Cobb's application

"...Democratic Travis County District Attor­ney candidate Rick Reed has filed..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The GOP's New Crowded House

They carry more weight, but is it muscle or fat?

"...after the pair announced their defection to the Republican Party on Tuesday...."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...the rest of Red Texas, the dominant Travis County party is of course the Democrats. Last week, seven Democratic..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election 2006: Local Results

Democrats score a shutout in Travis and Hays

"...Terry Keel and turning the Travis Co. House delegation Democratic solid blue. "People are so hungry for change," Bolton..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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.

"...Times, Oct. 4, p.28)? Twenty million to throw a party while the Third Division is running out of tanks...."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

The Spirit of 76th

The Presidential Card

"...the final analysis, Bush's absence may have hurt his party's goals as much as it aided them. Without the..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Republicans' New Best Friend

"...Hispanic vote is key to the future of their party. But victory among Hispanic voters is something Democrats can..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature

From Leftist to Left-ish

The "Real" Garbage Can

"...that Davis describes as "defining votes, tough issues where party pressure affects members." The others include encryption, which pits..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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