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Tag Archives: lieutenant governor

by Christopher Hooks

The Existential Horror of David Dewhurst’s New Ad Blitz

Wed, May 14, 2014 |

A breakout character from David Dewhurst's new ad blitz appears to gaining sentience, raising important—and disturbing—questions....Read More

by Christopher Hooks

David Dewhurst’s and Dan Patrick’s Surreal Brawl in Three Attack Ads

Thu, May 1, 2014 |

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

by Christopher Hooks

David Dewhurst Going Out with a Whimper, Not a Bang

Mon, Apr 21, 2014 |

Some wondered if Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst would bring out the big guns against Dan Patrick in their primary runoff. Dew's gone negative, but not very well....Read More

Wendy Davis speaking

by Cindy Casares

Wendy Davis’ Reproductive Rights Conundrum

Mon, Mar 10, 2014 |

Reproductive rights, the issue that catapulted Wendy Davis to fame, also has the power to alienate moderate voters. ...Read More

Dan Patrick speaks at his primary election night party in Houston, with his wife, Jan Patrick, behind him. March 4, 2014.

by Christopher Hooks

The Ascendancy of Dan Patrick

Dan Patrick's blowout victory last night was a surprise to just about everyone but himself and his supporters, who saw in it proof of God's great majesty.

Wed, Mar 5, 2014 |

Dan Patrick's blowout victory last night was a surprise to just about everyone but himself and his supporters, who saw in it proof of God's great majesty....Read More

Senate Education Committee chair Dan Patrick (R-Houston)

by Christopher Hooks

Why Julian Castro and Dan Patrick Should Debate

Wed, Feb 12, 2014 |

Texans deserve a debate, Democrats should hope for one, and Patrick’s extended thoughts on Texas’ present, and future, should go into the public record....Read More

Four candidates for lt. gov.

by Forrest Wilder

God’s Man in the Texas Senate

Wed, Sep 4, 2013 |

Let us join Dan, David, Jerry and Todd as they give life to what Freud called the “narcissism of small differences.”...Read More

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