Tag Archives: 2014 election
Losing Ground
After getting crushed in November, Battleground Texas is fighting for survival and relevance—against other Democrats.
After getting crushed in November, Battleground Texas is fighting for survival and relevance—against other Democrats....Read More
Observer Radio Episode 85: Battleground Texas, plus The Great Hanging
Observer Radio discusses the results of Battleground Texas' first big test. Also, a look at the dark history of the nation's deadliest act of mob violence....Read More
Observer Radio Episode 84: Post-Election Wrap-Up
A panel of Texas political experts, including Rep. Donna Howard and Rep. Jason Villalba, discuss the 2014 election and the Texas Legislature....Read More
Listen: Texas Observer’s Post-Election Wrap-Up
Listen in as the Observer hosts politicians and reporters for a post-election discussion on what went right for the Texas GOP and wrong for the Democrats...Read More
Photos from Greg Abbott’s Victory Party
Gov.-elect Greg Abbott, Ted Cruz, Rick Perry and other GOP leaders spoke to an ecstatic crowd in Austin, Texas, on election night....Read More
Something’s Missing from Wendy Davis Ads—Wendy Davis
Wendy Davis is out with her first two ads—both of them attack ads, neither featuring Davis. What should we make of them?...Read More
The Existential Horror of David Dewhurst’s New Ad Blitz
A breakout character from David Dewhurst's new ad blitz appears to gaining sentience, raising important—and disturbing—questions....Read More
David Dewhurst’s and Dan Patrick’s Surreal Brawl in Three Attack Ads
The lt. governor primary race between David Dewhurst and Dan Patrick has been the strangest in Texas this year—what will the last month hold?...Read More