Republican Party Platform

"...Economy Local Control --The Party supports the concept of choice in education and believes..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature

A Tale of Two Party Chairs

Democrat Richie asks for unity, GOP chief Benkiser asks for cash

"...still dropping in D.C., the state chairs for the Democrats and Republicans in Texas have been busy penning missives..."

Jan. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Tea Party Versus Black Voters

Right wing activist claims GOP doesn't want minority voters

"...The Republican Party of Texas is in trouble when it comes..."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Time for Party Lines

Dems condemn voter ID debate, Republicans turn it into Austin-bashing, fund-raising opportunity

"...While the debate was still roiling, the Republican Party of Texas railed against the Democrats' "childish rants..."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Democratic and Republican Parties Narrowly Avoid Litigation Over Primary Voting

TCRP will hand-count all Republican ballots, but shared voting locations are intact

"...On Monday, the Travis County Democratic Party came perilously close to suing the Travis County Republican..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Democrats File Suit Against Tea Party Group

Claims King Street Patriots are engaging in voter harassment

"...The Tea Party has been hitting hard this election cycle, and this..."

Oct. 19, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Plea Reached in Arson of Democratic Party Headquarters

On further review: No terrorism

"...Travis County Democrats are alarmed at the sentence being contemplated for the..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party

Another distorted salvo from Dinesh D’Souza

"...a “history” of the deliberately evil, completely corrupt, America-hating Democrats. D’Souza knows his audience well; they are not just..."

July 22, 2016 Movie Review by Louis Black

Democrats Unite Behind Howard for District 48

GOP uncertain how to approach run-off

"...Whatever reasons the Democrats had for not uniting behind Donna Howard before last..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Why Austin’s Progressive Rep. Greg Casar Is Visiting Republican Districts

Casar, an odd choice to reach moderates, talks strategy

"...has been testing a new idea: town halls in Republican districts. In press releases, his team points out that..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...us. “And I block walked for him. I’m a Republican precinct chair in Tarrant County. I’m a Christian. I’m..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Green Party Responds

"...In last week's "Postmarks" [March 12], after laying into Democrats for not running in districts 21 and 10, Krissy..."

March 18, 2004 Postmarks

Party Loyalties

In the Pct. 2 County Commissioner race, Jeff Heckler learned that a Democratic primary is different from a City Council race.

"...Taken as whole, the Travis County Democratic Party is hardly a homogenous crowd. As Heckler describes it,..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Republican SBOE Candidates Dodge Debates

Why all the debate hate?

"...Thanks to the Republican Party of Texas, what could have been some spirited..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

County Party Chairs

Thumbnail sketches of the county chair candidates

"...Chronicle does not endorse in the races for county party chairs, as we consider those races to be the..."

Feb. 26, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Almost Extinct Species – a Moderate Republican

"...relegated to the sidelines as inconsequential. I’m a moderate Republican. I don’t seem to be conservative enough, ideological enough,..."

Nov. 29, 2005 Postmarks

Partisan Republican Spin Not Even Changed From Its Talk-Radio Sources

"...Dear Editor, After the shameful behavior of Democrats during the Alito confirmation hearings, no normal American would..."

Feb. 2, 2006 Postmarks

Democrats to Challenge Dunbar on Education Board

Shelton and Sadun planning or contemplating 2010 runs

"...In 2006, Republican Cynthia Dunbar of Richmond drew no Democratic opposition in..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Republican Untruths

"...that he is worried about an Obama presidency because Democrats will certainly increase the federal budget and increase debt...."

Oct. 10, 2008 Postmarks

Tea Party Wins Big in Run-Offs

Patrick, Paxton beat establishment candidates

"...at least, rumors of the death of the Tea Party have been greatly exaggerated. In the May 27 run-offs,..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Party Conventions Party Down: Saturday, April 21

Onward through the fog for Travis County Dems and GOP

"...annual gatherings until then. The delayed primaries mean both Republicans and Democrats in Travis County are bypassing the normal..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tea Partiers Party to Ethics Violations?

Texas Democract Party expands lawsuit to include King Street Patriots

"...The tea party folks have been hitting hard this election cycle, and..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Democrats and Abbott Settle in Voter Suppression/Fraud Case

Both sides claim victory

"...settlement agreement between the AG and the Texas Democratic Party as victories for their respective sides...."

May 28, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin Flipped a Republican City Council Seat, as the Nation Went Red

What that means for a progressive in a local swing district

"...In August, Democrats were riding high about President Joe Biden’s decision to..."

Nov. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Now What Does This Say About the Texas Democratic Party?

CD 10 candidates line up some, um … powerhouse endorsements.

"...having the endorsement of unsuccessful political candidates, but the Democrats in the Congressional District 10 race, Dan Grant and..."

Jan. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Party of Cut and Not Run

"...House District 48], maybe we should start calling Texas Republicans the party of cut and not run. It's as..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Postmarks

Any Party Partisan Is a Mafia Toady

"...the lobbying arena, but a complete makeover of the Republican Party (now being labeled the Corruption Party). The link..."

Jan. 12, 2006 Postmarks

Gene Kelly: The Democratic Party's Version of Herpes

No, not THAT ONE!

"...Corpus Christi's Ray McMurrey. The winner will challenge incumbent Republican John Cornyn...."

Dec. 24, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

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

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

The sophomore rep gets tapped for top position

"...the city’s poorest residents that made conservatives, Democrat and Republican alike, apoplectic...."

Dec. 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

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