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Beto O'Rourke

For Texas Democrats, a Lost Decade

Or, how to lose in every way, all at once.

by Gus Bova

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Texas Democrats After Beto

by Justin Miller

Beto’s Lost Year

by Gus Bova

The Age of Abbott Continues Unfettered

by Justin Miller

Nov 14, 2017

A ‘Blue Wave’ with No One to Ride It: Will a Big-Name Democrat Run in Texas?

With candidate filing now open for 2018, Texas Democrats are showing signs of life in the battle for Congress but still seem gunshy about competing statewide.

by Gus Bova

Oct 03, 2017

Beto Testing

Can Beto O’Rourke’s seat-of-the-pants, DIY, break-the-rules campaign succeed against Ted Cruz?

by Christopher Hooks

Sep 20, 2017

Where do Texas Democrats Stand on Single-Payer Health Care?

Half of the state’s congressional Dems have not signed on to Medicare for All legislation.

by Sophie Novack

Donald Trump Jul 17, 2017

It’s a Trump Miracle! There are Signs of Life Among Texas Democrats

For the last 15 years, Texas Democrats have been accusing Republicans of overreach. This time, they might be right.

by Christopher Hooks

Apr 09, 2017

Democrats Joaquin Castro, Beto O’Rourke Join Thousands at Dallas Immigration March

The march highlighted the shared struggles of Muslims and Latinos in the age of Trump.

by Gus Bova

Lloyd Doggett Nov 21, 2015

Texas Democrats Scramble to Explain Support for Bill Limiting Syrian Refugees

by Forrest Wilder

Jul 16, 2015

What Repealing the Hyde Amendment Would Mean for Texas

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Jul 25, 2014

Observer Radio Episode 68: Congressman Beto O’Rourke on the Border

by Jonathan McNamara

Jul 24, 2014

Congressman Beto O’Rourke: There is No Border Crisis

by Forrest Wilder

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