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Republicans

In the Rio Grande Valley, a Humbled GOP Battles with Democrats for the Center

Trumpian Republicans run left on abortion, border Dems sound more like national politicians, and both ignore crucial grassroots issues.

by Gaige Davila

Keep Reading

Paxton’s Ninth Life: Will the Senate Save Texas’ Embattled AG?

by Justin Miller

Loon Star State: Republican Education

by Ben Sargent

Tallahassee My Texas

by Justin Miller

Rick Perry Aug 26, 2015

Greater State: Rick Perry Emerges as GOP’s Voice of Reason

by Jason Stanford

Blake Farenthold Sep 06, 2013

Change They Don’t Believe In

by Cindy Casares

Members of the Texas Chapter of ADAPT celebrate the United States Supreme Court’s upholding of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, in front of the Texas Capitol. Aug 02, 2013

Q&A with Rep. John Zerwas on Lege Failure to Pass Healthcare Expansion

by Melissa del Bosque

Jul 25, 2013

Republican Redistricting Theory

by Ben Sargent

Immigration Bills Going Nowhere this Legislative Session

by Melissa del Bosque

Kay Bailey Hutchison Nov 30, 2012

Republicans Flirt With Immigration Reform Again

by Cindy Casares

Nov 16, 2012

Texas Democrats, Make Your Move

by Eileen Smith

Texas Republicans’ Reaction to the Election: Buy Guns, Secede

by Forrest Wilder

Democrat Pete Gallego won a hotly contested race against Republican Francisco Canseco Nov 07, 2012

Texas’ GOP Loses Ground with Hispanic Candidates

by Melissa del Bosque

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