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Making an Impact
“The Lone Star Project … hammers Republicans whenever it gets a chance, promoting strong local Democratic candidates and even bringing lawsuits.”
(Roll Call, Stuart Rothenberg,
March 12, 2009)
“Anyone who questions whether [The Lone Star Project] can make life difficult for a Republican legislator should talk to former Sen. Kim Brimer.”
(Austin American Statesman, February 17, 2009)
“[The Lone Star Project] is responsible for the aggressive stance the party has taken toward DeLay and other Lone Star State Republicans since the 2004 election.”
(The Washington Post, March 6, 2006)
"David Dewhurst has said most Texans don't have much sympathy "for someone who that can't fill out a two page [health insurance] application every six months".
The Democrat-supported Lone Star Project in Washington reported this week that Dewhurst failed to file necessary forms at least six times in recent years.
(San Antonio Expres News,, 4/12/2007)
"The Justice staff memo was obtained by the Lone Star Project ...The story broke the same day the U.S. Supreme Court was considering legal challenges to the plan brought by Democrats and minority groups."
(Houston Chronicle, 12/3/2005)
(Roll Call - Donna Brazile, 2/28/2006)
Democratic Gains Make Texas One of
the "Most Balanced" States
Republicans Lose Lead in Party Identification A recent Gallup Survey report confirms that Texas is no longer a solid Republican state. In fact, it lists Texas as among the “most balanced political states” in party identification. Gallop conducted over 19,000 surveys in Texas during 2008 as part of its Gallup Daily tracking polls. The surveys show that Democrats in Texas now have a slight advantage in party identification, 43% to 41%, a clear reversal from the recent past. 
The advance by Democrats is not accidental. Under one party Republican control, Texas ranks last or near last on virtually every issue that affects quality of life for Texas families. Republicans like Rick Perry, Kay Bailey Hutchison and David Dewhurst have failed as leaders. At the same time, Democrats have reorganized politically, targeted resources carefully and nominated mainstream candidates who put ideology aside to solve problems. Over the last two election cycles, Texas Democrats have:
Certainly, Republicans still have an overall advantage in Texas. The sheer size of Texas presents an enormous challenge for statewide Democratic candidates - Harris County alone has a larger population than the entire state of New Mexico. Partisan Republican-drawn State House, State Senate and Congressional Districts give Republican candidates a built-in advantage by minimizing the voting strength of independent voters and minority citizens. Also, incumbency and promoting policies favorable to wealthy special interests provide Republicans with a financial advantage. Despite Republican advantages, however, Democrats are making real progress, earning the trust of both voters and financial backers. The recent Gallup Report confirms recent Texas Democratic advances and should give confidence to voters and donors alike who want an alternative to the current failed Texas Republican leadership. |
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