People Talk Funny at Austin Sketch Fest

The annual jubilee of jokes leads off with a spoof of a Trump-Biden debate and a speech on toxic femininity

"...and Donald Trump go mano a mano on the debate stage? You don't have to wait another month or..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Luv Doc: Gone Soft

Has the Luv Doc gone soft?

"...Dear God – you've actually been dishing out some..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Civics 101

"...VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY Join the Austin Young Republicans as..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Column

Chelsea Clinton in Austin Tomorrow

Former First Daughter will hit the Red River Cafe, the debate, and then the Texas Union Ballroom

"...be in town tomorrow for activities around her mom's debate with Sen. Obama. Her schedule, courtesy of the Hillary..."

Feb. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Rick Perry, Lord of the Dance?

Why would a former Texas governor go on reality TV? Why not?

"...Perry. The former governor of Texas and two-time GOP presidential primary loser is joining the cast of Dancing With..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...If you'd like to see a presidential debate in person, you don't have to go to..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Daryl Slusher debates Max Nofziger on light rail; Garnet Coleman fights with Hugo Berlanga at the St. Louis presidential debate; Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins support a soft money campaign for Ralph Nader; the Statesman buries a Bush funeral scandal story.

"...Member Daryl Slusher, who has challenged Nofziger to a debate on light rail. The two former allies go head-to-head..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Election Notes

"...the national names filing in Texas for the Republican presidential nomination are a couple of lesser-known figures, even lesser..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

It could be that the 20 reporters who showed up at the Governor's Mansion on the Sunday before Labor Day saw the only presidential debates that will occur this year; Hyde Park Baptist Church seems intent on moving "Forward Forever"; The light-rail train ride to the polls continues to build steam.

"...on the Sunday before Labor Day saw the only presidential debates that will occur this year. And for a..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Oh Yeah, There Was a Debate: Tuesday Americans watched the only vice presidential debate between..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature

News Roundup: TCAD Denies Rent Too Damn High

And where are all the voters?

"...a conniption fit after hosts of last Thursday's CNBC's presidential debate dared to ask awkward questions. Republican National Committee..."

Nov. 2, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of the results of the recent election. In the presidential election the Greens succeeded in garnering barely 3% of..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Betty Sue Flowers

The Library's director from 2002 to 2009 on her time at the helm

"...When Betty Sue Flowers became director of the LBJ Presidential Library in 2002, she had a hard act to..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Spoilers and Dreamers

Libertarian, Green parties scrap for votes

"...the rest of Texas. For example, in 2012 Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson only took 1.11% of all votes..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Race for Prez Is Already Reality TV. Let's Cast the Movie Version.

Cruise as Cruz? Wiig for Warren?

"...If you have followed the posturing, watched the debates, and endured television’s talking heads during the elimination rounds..."

Aug. 8, 2015 Screens Post by James BigBoy Medlin

Three Years After the January 6 Insurrection, What’s Changed in Central Texas?

Locals have pleaded guilty, but conspiracy theories still reign

"...Texas State University campus, slated to host the first presidential debate this cycle...."

Jan. 6, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

What Really Rocks the Vote

Teaching your children about the presidential election

"...After the Presidential debate, I set out to find the concerns of..."

Oct. 15, 2012 Music Post by William Harries Graham

The Perils of Social Media

APD mistakenly retweets GOP commentator

"...Debate-time Twitter monitors got a surprise last night when it..."

Oct. 4, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

CNN Poll: Obama Pulls Into Lone Star Lead

Yet, Texas Dems favor Clinton on the top issues

"...over New York Sen. Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential race. The poll of 861 likely Democratic primary voters,..."

Feb. 25, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE TO BE HELD IN AUSTIN: Come January 18-21,..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Res Publica

Your citizen's calendar, Oct. 9-16

"...U.S. SENATE DEBATE NO. 1 Watch Dem candidate Rep. Rick Noriega in..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Zaffirini and the Senate vote for lieutenant governor, handicapping the recession, and the debate videotape mystery

"...Is the Bush debate tape investigation over? The Public Integrity office of the..."

Jan. 5, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Sen. Cory Booker Tells Austin to Embrace the “Moral Moment” We’re In

Presidential candidate spoke Wednesday at Cheer Up Charlies

"...the hazy purple lights of Cheer Up Charlies, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker talked gun violence, civil rights,..."

Aug. 29, 2019 News Post by Roxy Bonafont

The Hightower Report

Why Bernie will, should, and must stay in the race

"...this week's prize for Stupidest Political Comment in the presidential race doesn't go to Donnie Trump or Ted Cruz...."

May 20, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

Cruz Trumps Iowa

Now the spotlight turns to Texas' problem

"...27.6% of the votes, and walked away with eight presidential delegates. Trump got 24.3%, and bagged seven delegates, tying..."

Feb. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Top 10 Worst Hits

Perry for Prez redux calls for a sojourn down memory lane

"...in Charleston, S.C., that left nine churchgoers dead, Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry majorly flubbed..."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

More Austin Politicos Choose Sides on President

The mayor sides with Obama, three state reps choose Clinton

"...said. “Recently I’ve had conversations about energy policy with presidential candidates from both parties, and I believe Senator Obama..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Room for One More?

Former Reagan policy guy Alan Keyes becomes the latest GOP presidential hopeful.

"...House couldn't get any more ridiculously over-crowded … Two-time presidential primary loser Alan Keyes has decided that he's going..."

Sept. 17, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

Kinky Friedman, 'The West Wing,' and 'Commander in Chief'

"...episode of The West Wing last Sunday. In this, presidential candidates Matt Santos (Jimmy Smits) and Arnie Vinick (Alan..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

My Vote, My Message

"...are given. It is no surprise than even the Presidential Debate Commission is controlled by 10 large corporations...."

Nov. 1, 1996 Column

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