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Party Politics: Texas Voter Surge

Troy Schulze

Posted on November 12, 2021 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

Tags Big Bird greg abbott louie gohmert ted cruz vaccine mandate voting voting rights

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Caroll Spinney, Who Played Big Bird And Oscar On ‘Sesame Street,’ Dies At 85

Laurel Wamsley, NPR

Posted on December 9, 2019 · The actor and puppeteer performed on the popular TV show from its very first episode in 1969 until his retirement last year.

Tags Big Bird PBS KIDS Sesame Street

Carmen Osbahr with Rosita

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Puppeteer Behind Rosita Reflects On Her Journey To Sesame Street

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 14, 2019 · In 1991, Carmen Osbahr joined the cast of Sesame Street, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Tags 50th anniversary Big Bird Carmen Osbahr children craig cohen muppets pbs puppeteer Rosita Sesame Street television

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Greg Abbott still leads Beto O’Rourke three months ahead of Election Day, new poll finds

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 15, 2022 · The poll found that 46% of Texans were in favor of the incumbent Gov. Abbott -- a seven-point lead ahead of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke.

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A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 11, 2022 · Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media.

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Most Americans support using the popular vote to decide U.S. presidents, data shows

NPR

Posted on August 10, 2022 · There have been five presidents who won the electoral vote but not the popular vote, including George W. Bush and Donald Trump.

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TOWN SQUARE SPECIAL: Beto O’Rourke’s discusses plans on Texas power grid, Roe v. Wade, gun safety measures

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on August 3, 2022 · Today, we have an in-depth, open conversation with Texas Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke.

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