Texas Democrats vanishing act prompts call for balanced politics
Texans confront a long Democratic drought as Republicans hold all statewide offices since 1994. The piece notes a 2018 congressional candidacy surge but urges broader statewide runs, cites fundraising hurdles, and warns one party rule risks corruption and stalled policy on schools and health care. It recalls Sharpstown scandal as a cautionary tale.
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Texas Monthly
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Houston Chronicle
Lawmakers and federal officials contact list for Texas
A compiled roster lists U S Representatives and Senators from Texas with their Washington and local district offices, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and contact forms. It includes Mike Conaway, John Cornyn, Ted Cruz, Will Hurd, Randy Neugebauer, Tom Craddick, Brooks Landgraf, Kel Seliger and their respective office locations and channels.
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Midland
Cannon House
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W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
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House
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
Cornyn
Senate
Ted Cruz
Dirksen Senate
Cruz
Tom Craddick
Republican
Capitol
P.O
Austin
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Brooks Landgraf
West 4Th St
Capitol Extension
Brooks Landgraft House
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Eastridge Road
Ddeen TE Irz
Kelseliger
Senate State
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Trump fights media over Puerto Rico Katrina comparison
Commentary argues Donald Trump would not let media frame Hurricane Maria as Katrina. It contrasts Trump with Bush era refutations, citing San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and tweets praising federal workers. The piece highlights political blame and media narratives surrounding Puerto Rico's disaster response.
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Washington
Ron Fournier
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Luis Gutierrez
D-Il
San Juan
Carmen Yulia Cruz
Maria
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