December 2012
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November 2012
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Turning Texas Blue: A Process Not An Event
Republicans have a lot of soul-searching to do about the future viability of their party, but the same could be said about Texas Democrats. After conceding there was much work left to be done, Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa said by 2018 Texas would become battleground state, “by itself.”
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Coleman: "I would like to believe that Texas is...
Note: If you had not heard, a petition to the White House exists that asks for the federal government to peacefully allow Texas to secede from the Union. Well over 100,000 individuals have added their names. There aren’t many words for such an extraordinarily embarrassing endeavor, but State Representative Garnet Coleman came up with some. Below is a note from this Wednesday…
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Can Democrats Win Back The Angry White Man?
One of the greatest ironies of the 2012 election is that some who claimed to be the Constitution’s greatest defenders were so unhappy with our Republic’s choice for President they are now calling for dissolving the Union altogether.
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George Bush: The Leader of the New Texas GOP?
Texas Republicans have an answer to critics who charge they are ignoring demographic changes and are unwilling to evolve. They have an answer to those who claim that Republicans need a fresh start and a significant re-branding if they hope to survive. They have found the answer of who can be a leader of the Texas Republican Party through this difficult time. Their answer, is George Bush.
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Rep. Deshotel Challenges Gov. To Drug Test Elected...
On Tuesday Governor Perry and Lt. Governor David Dewhurst announced their support for drug testing applicants of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. TANF was created to help families in need, particularly children, and already includes a provision that requires applicants to, “Train for a job or look for employment if capable” and, “not abuse drugs or...
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In Recognition Of John Cornyn's Great Achievements...
Dear Senator John Cornyn,
I want to personally thank you and congratulate you on your tremendous electoral successes for Democratic Senate candidates this year. Thanks to your feckless leadership as chair of the NRSC, Democrats not only retained our majority in the Senate, we actually picked up a seat and helped elect and re-elect several strong progressive women. It’s kind of remarkable....
October 2012
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Gov. Perry and AG Abbott take on Atheists,...
The saga continues in Kountze, Texas over cheerleaders using religious scripture on football banners. Governor Rick Perry and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott say they support freedom of all religion but their actions show their intent is to establish a defacto Christian government claiming there’s a “moral basis for the legal code” outlined in the Ten Commandments. The truth...
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Bill Clinton Rallies in San Antonio
Bill Clinton fired up about 2,000 Texans on Thursday in support of Pete Gallego. At San Antonio South High School, Clinton broke the state of affairs down DNC-style, and explained what’s happening in Gallego’s race against Rep. Quico Canseco.
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FEC Complaint Filed Against Randy Weber Over...
The Lampson for Congress campaign has filed a formal complaint with the FEC against its opponent Randy Weber for taking more than the maximum amount from seven donors. According to his FEC filings Weber took over $22,500 in excess contributions which brings his actual cash on hand total down to $32,540 from his initial report of $55,040. Lampson’s report showed over $420,000 in cash on hand....
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John Cornyn Defends Mourdock's "Rape Pregnancies...
Good news, women of Texas! Your soon-to-be-senior senator agrees with Indiana senate candidate Richard Mourdock that your pregnancies that result from rape are a blessing.
Mourdock ignited a firestorm of controversy in a debate this week when he said — out loud, on the TV, when people could hear him — “Life is a gift from God. And, I think, even when life begins in that horrible...
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Outrageous Texas Church Sign: 'Vote for the...
Leakey, Texas is home to a malicious church named Church in the Valley. Look at their sign earlier this week:
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“We cannot — we cannot afford to do those things without jeopardizing the future...”
– Mitt Romney, actually calling federal disaster relief for tornado and flooding victims immoral.
Just in case you didn’t believe it.
(via think-progress)
Swim, bitches, swim. They’re only the 47%.
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Burnt Orange Report Endorses Diane Trautman for...
Diane Trautman is a committed educator who has worked in education for over 25 years as a teacher and administrator. She is the best choice to tackle the challenges faced by the Harris County Department of Education.
Trautman is clearly the better choice for Harris County schoolchildren and would be a welcome improvement over conservative ideologue Michael Wolfe, the incumbent. Voters would be...
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Nick Lampson Receives Every Major Daily Newspaper...
On Sunday the Lampson for Congress campaign received an extra boost just before Early Voting began with the endorsement of all 3 major daily newspapers in TX-14; Houston Chronicle, Beaumont Enterprise and Galveston Daily News.
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Randy Weber Says He Can Return Excess Funds AFTER...
Recently I reported on the strong fundraising numbers posted by the Lampson for Congress campaign in TX-14. He had 8 times as much cash on hand as his opponent but now its revealed that the Republican Candidate Randy Weber took more than the legal limit from a handful of contributors. Sometimes these things can happen due to complex finance laws, but its up to the candidate’s campaign to do...
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Wendy Davis Makes DLCC's Essential Races List
No surprise here: State Senator Wendy Davis has been named to the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s 2012 Essential Races List. The only Democrat from Texas to make the list, Davis is recognized for her filibuster against the Republicans’ $5 billion cuts to public education.
Donate to Wendy Davis today through Burnt Orange to Blue!
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State Senator Mario Gallegos Passes Away At Age 62
State Senator Mario Gallegos passed away last week at age 62 from complications associated with a 2007 liver transplant. Senator Gallegos served in the Legislature for 22 years. The first Hispanic Senator elected from Harris County, he was a staunch advocate for issues that impact the Hispanic community, as well as education and criminal justice.
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Burnt Orange Report Endorses Gina Hinojosa for...
Gina Hinojosa, a longtime progressive community activist, is the best choice to replace Annette LoVoi on the AISD board in a critical at-large seat. Hinojosa has the preferable perspective on public education and a willingness to engage the community in supporting our public schools.
Hinojosa, a civil rights and employment lawyer, became actively involved in the Save Our Schools movement when her...
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Burnt Orange to Blue: Support Mary Ann Perez
This cycle, Texas Democrats face a number of crucial races that we consider must-win for the future of our state. To help these great candidates raise the funds they need to compete and win, Burnt Orange Report encourages you to donate to our “Burnt Orange to Blue” fundraising page on ActBlue.
Mary Ann Perez is a proven leader whose experience is sorely needed in this Democratic...
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Burnt Orange to Blue: Support John Adams
This cycle, Texas Democrats face a number of crucial races that we consider must-win for the future of our state. To help these great candidates raise the funds they need to compete and win, Burnt Orange Report encourages you to donate to our “Burnt Orange to Blue” fundraising page on ActBlue.
A six-year trustee for the Dripping Springs I.S.D. Board of Trustees, John Adams has seen...
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Burnt Orange to Blue: Support Carol Kent
This cycle, Texas Democrats face a number of crucial races that we consider must-win for the future of our state. To help these great candidates raise the funds they need to compete and win, Burnt Orange Report encourages you to donate to our “Burnt Orange to Blue” fundraising page on ActBlue.
Carol Kent is longtime advocate for education, running for HD-114 to continue her work...
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Burnt Orange to Blue: Support Joe Moody
This cycle, Texas Democrats face a number of crucial races that we consider must-win for the future of our state. To help these great candidates raise the funds they need to compete and win, Burnt Orange Report encourages you to donate to our “Burnt Orange to Blue” fundraising page on ActBlue.
Joe Moody is a second-generation public servant running to win back his seat in HD-78 to...
At last night’s debate Romney told 31 myths in 41... →
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Republican Rep. Quico Canseco Sends Out Despicable...
Quico Canseco is very afraid. He’s on the ropes in his Congressional contest against Pete Gallego and details of his controversial car accident are emerging. In response to all this, Canseco has decided it’s time to scrape the bottom of the barrel.
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Nick Lampson Reports Strong Fundraising, Growing...
Today the Lampson for Congress campaign reported strong fundraising numbers and building momentum across the district. The campaign currently has $421,518 cash on hand and has raised over $1 million from at least 2 thousands contributors. “When you have popular ideas you get popular support.” Lampson said today on a conference call.
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