Election 2016
Dallas Elector Will Vote Against Donald Trump
Posted on · Christopher Suprun is the second Texas elector to balk at voting for the Republican nominee for president.
Tag: Republican Party
Election 2016
Texas GOP Elector Resigns Rather Than Vote For Donald Trump
Posted on · Art Sisneros, of Dayton in Liberty County, says his conscience will not allow him to cast his vote in the Electoral College for Trump. The state’s remaining 37 Republican electors will name Sisneros’ replacement when they meet in Austin in December.
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.
Election 2016
Despite Recent Tape Controversy, Senator Cornyn Stands Behind Trump
Posted on · U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas says he's disgusted by Donald Trump's words about women. But Cornyn says he still supports the Republican presidential candidate.
Election 2016
5 Questions That Now Loom Over Tonight’s Debate (Live Fact Check)
Posted on · Trump is fighting a thick fog of criticism over vulgar comments, Clinton's on defense against a WikiLeaks dump and the town hall format may present challenges for both. Here's what we're watching & follow our live fact—checking.
Election 2016
Trump’s Expo Center Visit Draws At-Capacity Crowds, Protests
Posted on · The standing-room-only event featured many of the rhetorical hallmarks of the GOP presidential candidate's speeches, with immigration factoring prominently into the speech.
Election 2016
Trump Makes Unusual Swing Through Texas
Posted on · Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is making an unusual general election swing through Texas with a series of events — some public — planned Tuesday across the reliably red state.
Politics
GOP Leaders Crush Effort To Derail Trump’s Presidential Nomination
Posted on · Anti-Trump delegates bet their remaining chips on getting the Republican National Convention to adopt a rule freeing them from having to support the presumptive nominee. State and national party officials dealt them a humiliating defeat.
DiverseCity
Luis Elizondo-Thomson Wants To Change The Latino Political Landscape In Texas
Posted on · Texas Latinos could represent a formidable source of political power. But that potential clout hasn’t translated to large numbers of officeholders who effectively represent the community’s interests. Elizondo-Thomson helped launch Latino Texas PAC to try and change that, including getting candidates elected to office during this November's elections.
Election 2016
Trump Opponents From Texas Prepare For Last Stand At GOP Convention In Cleveland
Posted on · The odds favor Donald Trump clinching the Republican nomination for president on the first ballot. But some delegates, including members of the Texas delegation, are hoping to force a floor fight.
Election 2016
Texas Republican Donors Slow To Support Trump
Posted on · Many are saying they’ll sit out the rest of 2016 presidential campaign, contributing only to down-ballot races.
Texas
Texas GOP Platform Calls For Full Repeal Of Gun Control, Total Abortion Ban
Posted on · Several of the party’s top legislative priorities, if enacted into law, would almost certainly wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Election 2016
Texas GOP Prepares For State Convention Without Ted Cruz As Presidential Candidate
Posted on · Donald Trump’s clear path to the Republican presidential nomination has many would-be Texas delegates dropping efforts to get to the party’s national convention in Cleveland.
Political Perspectives
Political Perspectives: Who Are The Presidential Frontrunners?
Posted on · Hosts/Commentators, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus will take a look at who is edging closer to secure the Democratic and Republican presidential nomination.