Holy Shit, Texas Democrats Are Gonna Govern
You're not hallucinating. Or, even if you are, either way it really happened.
James Talarico
Inside the New AI Slop Era of Texas Politics
As synthetic attack ads blur the line between political satire and deception, the Lone Star State is becoming a testing ground for the limits of election law and free speech.
Why Aren’t Texas Democrats Talking About Abortion?
Once seen as a crucial issue after the fall of "Roe," candidates here are now largely ignoring it altogether.
Does Joe Rogan Care Who Wins the Texas Senate Race?
An exhaustive accounting of the Austin podcast giant's thoughts (and lack thereof) on James Talarico, Ken Paxton, and the electoral contest between them
The Year for Magical Thinking
How one progressive Texan's blog, filled with years of misplaced optimism and disproved predictions, has come to seem increasingly… reasonable
Unity and Discontent at the Texas Dems’ Corpus Convening
The convention showcased populism as the core of the party's messaging. Will it hold true in November?
With Gas Tax Holiday, Are Texas Dems Pushing ‘Irresponsible’ Policy for Political Gain?
For candidates like James Talarico, calling to suspend fuel taxes may be an easy way to sell “affordability” to swing voters. But it would come with its own long-term policy consequences.
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Can James Talarico Do Better than Beto?
With his scandalized general election opponent now set, the newest Texas Democrat phenom begins his barnstorming of the state.
‘Fake’ Christian? Or Faithful?
Though MAGA believers call James Talarico “blasphemous,” he’s squarely within his Mainline Presbyterian tradition. And that’s a timely reminder of the diversity of Christianity in Texas and beyond.
Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot?
In almost all cases, the most problematic, extremist, unqualified, and Trumpian candidate won the day.