A new Public Policy Polling poll released Monday by USA Today again shows Texas is very much in play this November. Former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Trump by one percentage point, 48 percent to 47 percent. Trump carried the Lone Star State by a margin...
2020 Elections
back to archiveGOP chooses to boldly stand for nothing
In news that few anticipated, on Sunday the GOP conceded defeat in the marketplace of ideas and adopted a resolution not to pass a platform at this week’s Republican National Convention. For those of you that think this seems extraordinarily odd, well...it is. Anyone...
Texas Delegation Reflects on Its Role in a Virtual Convention
On Thursday afternoon, the Texas Democratic Party held a virtual town hall with several of their delegates to reflect on what is happening in the state, and what is coming in the future. Like every event related to the DNC Convention, this townhall was virtual, and...
Democratic ad buys continue in key Texas congressional swing races
Gina Ortiz Jones, a congressional Democratic candidate running in one of Texas’ most competitive races, has released her second TV ad. “As a veteran, I’m for strong national security, a first-class education system that invests in teachers, and more vocational...
New Poll Shows a Close Race for Texas Railroad Commissioner
No Democrat has won statewide office in Texas since 1994, but railroad commissioner candidate Chrysta Castañeda is in striking distance, and her bid could bode well for races throughout the state. A new poll from Global Strategy Group shows a sharp race for Castañeda...
DNC Convention Smartly Highlights Texas Latinas
In the leadup to the Democratic National Convention, there was a lot of consternation regarding the role (or lack thereof) for Texans. However, after the first two nights, many Texans have made an appearance, and for the Latinas in the state who have received the...
What to look for in Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention
Wednesday marks the third night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, a convention unlike any before as the pandemic has forced everything to go virtual. The convention will air from 8 PM to 10 PM CST. Here’s what you can look forward to on the penultimate night...
Polls show Trump underwater nationwide, but up in Texas
A new Gallup poll shows Trump is in bad shape less than three months out from the election. The president has a 42 percent approval nationwide, up from 38 percent about a month ago but well below his ratings prior to June, when he hit a high of 49 percent. ...
Candace Valenzuela on winning the Dallas suburbs for Democrats
For anyone confused about how Texas has seemingly developed into a swing state overnight, look no further than what is happening in the north suburbs of Dallas where Democratic congressional candidate Candace Valenzuela has launched her offensive. Valenzuela...