News
As Election Nears, Mexico’s Campaign Trail Is Increasingly Bloody
Posted on · Ahead of the July 1 presidential election, cartels are increasing their presence in political affairs and instilling fear in nonaffiliated candidates.
Tag: Presidential election
News
Obama-Backed Committee Targeting Races In 11 States, Including Texas
Posted on · The group is targeting races in 11 states, including nine gubernatorial races, 18 legislative chambers, two ballot initiatives and two down-ballot races
News
Russian President Putin Announces Re-Election Bid
Posted on · Putin chose to make the long-expected announcement at the GAZ automobile factory in Nizhny Novgorod, where he found an enthusiastic audience in the plant's blue-collar workers.
News
Texas Business Mogul Mark Cuban Offers Details For Hypothetical 2020 Presidential Run
Posted on · Cuban said he would have "no problem" releasing his tax returns and declaring his business holdings if he were to run. He also outlined key issues he would focus on as a candidate.
Houston Matters
The Year in Houston Politics — 2016
Posted on · We continue our look back at the biggest stories of 2016 by examining the year in Houston politics. Of course, the biggest story of the year was the presidential election. But there were plenty of local stories too. We talk with Andrew Schneider, News 88.7’s political reporter, about all the Houston and Texas stories stemming […]
Election 2016
Here Is What Donald Trump Wants To Do In His First 100 Days
Posted on · On Wednesday, the Senate majority leader threw cold water on some of Trump's plans.
Elections
As Early Voting Ends, Reports Of Misinformation Persists At Harris County Polls
Posted on · News 88.7 recorded a poll worker telling voters to have their photo IDs ready. We played it for Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart, who says: "They should be saying more than that."
Election 2016
How To Win The Presidency With 23 Percent Of The Popular Vote
Posted on · It can be done. How? Because of the Electoral College. In fact, through the years, the winner-take-all system the U.S. employs has skewed result after result.
Election 2016
Talk of Clinton Winning Texas Has GOP Craving Reality Check
Posted on · Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room at a small rally in Houston days ago.
Full Show
What Does it Mean to Be a Houstonian? Monday’s Show (October 10, 2016)
Posted on · What does it mean to be an American? That's a question that's evolved over our nation's history and one that underlies much of the debate in the current presidential election. And so, on today’s edition of Houston Matters, we join the public radio project called A Nation Engaged and discuss what it means to be […]
Houston Matters
Is This the Year a Third Party Could Make Progress at the Polls?
Posted on · On yesterday's program (Aug. 8, 2016), we heard from representatives of the Green Party after that group's national convention was held in Houston over the weekend. In an election cycle where unconventional candidates have garnered much of the spotlight during both the Democratic and Republican primary seasons, does that also mean this is a year […]
Election 2016
Federal Court Rules Texas Strict Voter ID Law Unconstitutional, Orders Changes Before November Election
Posted on · Texas officials say they were disappointed in the ruling, arguing the law helps prevents fraud.
Election 2016
Marco Rubio Campaigns On Limiting The Federal Government While In Houston
Posted on · The Republican presidential candidate vows to rebuild the U.S. military and defend the Second Amendment.
Full Show
Rick Perry’s Presidential Run, and Houstonian Attitudes Towards Bikers: Friday’s Show (June 5, 2015)
Posted on · Former Texas Governor Rick Perry officially announced he’s running for President Thursday (6/4/15). He has to overcome his famous 2012 GOP Presidential debate flame out, and an indictment still hanging over his head. But in an already crowded field, he also finds himself one of two hard line conservatives from Texas. Is there room in […]