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GOP hypocrisy?Sept. 24: The Republican outcry is beginning to die down over the MoveOn.org ad. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., discusses the inconsistency of the defense of the attacks against MoveOn.org for its ‘General Betray Us’ ad.Watch the … [Read more...]

From the DFT email:You have spoken loud and clear. With overwhelming support from all over the State, Rick Noriega is the stand-out choice of the grassroots to face John Cornyn in the race for the U.S. Senate. The final results are:Candidate // All … [Read more...]

It's Monday, and that means it's time for yet another edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance's Weekly Blog Round-Up. This week's installment is compiled by Vince from Capitol Annex.It's about one thing. TXsharon at Bluedaze tells us why we have … [Read more...]

As the misshapen priorities displayed on the Senate floor demonstrated last week, we need more and better Democrats in Congress. We need them representing our progressive "Move On" values.Rick Noriega is such a Democrat, which is why I got involved … [Read more...]

I missed this when it came out so it's not new information. Just in case you also missed it:From TMPNobel Laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz and Harvard budget expert Linda Bilmes plan to present this week a paper estimating the cost of the Iraq War at … [Read more...]

I am deeply ashamed for all Texans that we have such a sorry Senator as John Cornyn. I don't know how much lower he can go. While Texans die in Iraq, he wastes time in the Senate over a newspaper ad. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS condemn a newspaper ad.Here … [Read more...]

Christopher McCloud, 24 of Athens was killed early Friday morning when the vehicle he was traveling in was struck by a roadside bomb.Our prayers and thoughts are with Christopher's family.In the meantime... … [Read more...]

To my fellow Texans: Ive had an epiphany. That's all it's about. One thing and one thing only.It's not about conservatives or liberals or Republicans or Democrats. It's only about one thing.It's not about family values or equal rights for … [Read more...]

I heard that first thing this morning on NPR.If Texans thought it wasn't going to be quite as bad here, guess again.Housing Meltdown Hits Texas: Foreclosures Double, Bush Sends Homeowners Tough LoveIf you thought you were safe here in Texas from the … [Read more...]

Candidates spoke before SEIU members who then took a straw poll and chose Edwards. The straw poll is not an official endorsement, that will come next week. Service Employees International Union, is the fastest-growing union in North America, with … [Read more...]