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Democrats launch plan to turn Texas blue – Alexander Burns – POLITICO.com

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  By ALEXANDER BURNS | 1/24/13 4:45 AM EST National Democrats are taking steps to create a large-scale independent group aimed at turning traditionally conservative Texas into a prime electoral battleground, crafting a new initiative to identify and mobilize progressive voters in the rapidly-changing state, strategists familiar with the plans told POLITICO. The organization, dubbed […]

Democrats Celebrate with Service On President Obama’s 2nd Inauguration Day

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On January 21 the Kingwood Area Democrats hosted an inauguration champagne brunch with an overflow crowd at the Kingwood home of Sam and Deborah Mowrey. In addition to enjoying the celebration, to honor President Obama’s call to service attendees were asked to bring donations for the H.A.A.M. food pantry.  Pictured with some of the donations […]

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s Inspirational Speech School Board Swear In

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was in Houston on January 15th, 2013 to swear in Diane Trautman and Erica Lee-Carter as Harris County School Board Of Education Trustees. Erica Lee-Carter is Congresswoman Lee’s daughter. These two women won two very hard fought campaigns for a little know position that helps thousands of students throughout the county. […]

Texas Capitol Rally in Support of State Resolutions to Overturn Citizens United

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For Immediate Release January 9, 2013 Contact: Rochelle Day, 512-636-8236 rochelleday7293@wildblue.net Texas Capitol Rally in Support of State Resolutions to Overturn Citizens United WHAT:  Grassroots organizers and activists from across Texas will take to the South Steps of the Texas State Capitol to mark the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United […]

Crowds Rally Around Garcia at Head Quarters Opening

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  For Immediate release        December 1, 2012 Contact: Kathryn McNiel  713-528-3335 Crowds Rally Around Garcia at Head Quarters Opening Standing Room Only Crowd Fired Up and Ready to Go Houston, TX – Senate District 6 candidate Sylvia Garcia opened her headquarters today to a crowd of hundreds, with overflow spilling out on to the sidewalk. […]

Houston Chronicle Endorses Diane Trautman for HCDE Board

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Houston Chronicle Endorses Trautman for HCDE Board "For this year’s elections to the Haris County Board of Education, we strongly endorse candidates who’d keep the Harris County Department of Education healthy and continue its important work. Democratic challenger Diane Trautman would bring expertise and professionalism to the job. As a professor of education at Stephen […]

Robert K. Schaffer For Judge, 152nd District Court Harris County Civil District Court

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Robert K. Schaffer Judge, 152nd District Court Harris County Civil District Court 201 Caroline, 11th Floor Houston TX 77002 713-368-6040 Judge Robert Schaffer, a native Houstonian, became Judge of the 152nd Civil District Court on January 1, 2009, after being elected to the position in November 2008. Prior to assuming the bench Judge Schaffer practiced […]

It’s about the 100% by Jim Dougherty Congressional Candidate, Texas District 2

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The polarization of the political environment is full blown as we follow the social and political differences being played out on every campaign trail, often resulting in deeper polarization. Recently, Congressman Ted Poe (R-D2) argued the presidential debate would be a “game changer” for Romney, to better communicate his message to the American public and […]

Harris County Voting Rumors and Misinformation

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TO: Concerned Voters FR: Lane Lewis, Chair RE: Straight Ticket Voting Rumors It is that time of year when Republicans pull their tricks and try to keep us from casting our ballot.  Whether it is with forwarded email rumors, outrageous claims on Fox News, or Tea Partiers trying to check your ID at your polling […]