Justin Miller
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Beto O’Rourke: ‘I’m as Hopeful as I’ve Ever Been in My Life’
Trump Declares Himself a ‘Nationalist’ in 90-minute Houston Tirade
In what was ostensibly a rally for Ted Cruz, the president unleashed a conspiracy-laden war cry for American nihilism.
Heading into November, Trump is doubling down on revanchist nationalism to rile up and turn out his base — and Ted Cruz and Texas’ top Republican politicians are willingly tagging along for the ride. At a Houston rally of about 16,000 … Read More
Why Democrats Could Lose in a Texas Congressional District That’s 70 Percent Latino
A Trump backlash is predicted in the suburbs. But will it materialize in a heavily Latino border district?
Why Democrats Could Lose in a Texas Congressional District That’s 70 Percent Latino A Trump backlash is predicted in the suburbs. But will it materialize in a heavily Latino border district? – by Justin Miller October 18, 2018 The 23rd … Read More
Cruz Stuck to the Script. Beto Stuck it to Cruz. Which Tactic Will Work?
O’Rourke finally got aggressive. Cruz stubbornly stuck to The Strategy.
In the second (and likely last) debate between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke, liberals lived vicariously as benevolent Beto finally lashed out at Ted Cruz — one of the most reviled politicians on the right — with a bevy of righteous … Read More
Has the Beto Bubble Burst?
After a series of polls over the summer predicted a nail-biter, more recent numbers show a reversion to the Texas mean.
With less than two weeks until early voting begins in Texas, the hype around Betomania looks to be losing some of its luster. Or, rather, the Texas electorate’s muscle memory is kicking in as more people start tuning in and … Read More
Dallas Democrat Colin Allred on his Bid to Unseat Pete Sessions
The former NFL linebacker talks about protests during the national anthem, North Texas activism and the likelihood of a presidential impeachment.
Texas’ 32nd Congressional District sprawls across the northern suburbs of Dallas and includes some of the most affluent neighborhoods in the state. The region has long been a bastion of country-club Republicanism, but it’s now rapidly growing and diversifying. Though … Read More
Can Beto O’Rourke Harness the Elusive Power of the College Student Vote?
Many have tried; few have succeeded. But the latest political phenom thinks he’ll be more effective at courting young voters.
With the Retama Auditorium filled to capacity, hundreds of students packed outside the entrance, hoping to get a glimpse of Beto O’Rourke as he swung through the University of Texas at San Antonio campus. Spontaneous “Be-to!” chants rang out as organizers … Read More
Hays County’s Transformation Gives Democrats Hope in Hill Country House District
Erin Zwiener bobs up and down, soothing her three-month old infant strapped to her chest, as she makes her pitch to voters in a Buda subdivision. “When I was a public school kid, the state paid 60 percent of my … Read More
Ted Cruz’s Fear Factory
Fear, revanchism and chauvinistic Texas tropes: Cruz’s re-election strategy might not be pretty, but that’s not the point.
Ted Cruz’s Fear Factory Fear, revanchism and chauvinistic Texas tropes: Cruz’s re-election strategy might not be pretty, but that’s not the point. – by Justin Miller October 4, 2018 After eight years under siege by a power-hungry federal government led … Read More
After the Flood, the Political Storm?
Democrats in Greater Houston are hoping to tap into the frustrations of residents who are still recovering from Hurricane Harvey.
It’s been more than a year since Hurricane Harvey descended upon southeast Texas, damaging more than 200,000 homes and killing at least 88 people. Now, Democratic challengers in Greater Houston are hoping Republican politicians’ failure to prepare for a mega-flood, … Read More