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Michael McCaul Drops the Ball
GOP Congressman fumbles away nearly 3,000 Texas jobs |
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Hutchison Gives Up on Expanding GOP Primary
Dick Cheney's endorsement acknowledges that there's no room for centrists or moderation in Texas GOP Primary |
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Leo Breaks His Word
Vasquez, Woodfill and Bettencourt comments partisan & dishonest |
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Settlement Confirms Vote Suppression Tactics in Vasquez Office Document exposes Vasquez’s dishonesty |
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John Carter – Profile in Hypocrisy
Texas Republican leads partisan attack while hiding over a quarter million dollars in personal profits |
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Nonpartisan Watchdog Groups Urge DOJ to Investigate Bohac
Lone Star Project research provides basis for DOJ complaint |
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GOP Election Scandal Gains National Attention
Harris County corruption first investigated and exposed by the Lone Star Project is detailed in national publication |
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Commissioners Court Sabotaging Investigation
Dallas Republicans waste taxpayer funds and disrupt investigation |
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Vasquez & Bohac Dodge Subpoenas, Withhold Documents
Tom DeLay's lawyer hired to block sworn testimony |
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Tom DeLay: Dancing Behind Bars? |
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Whether Hillary or Hutchison: Crossover voting doesn’t work |
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Dwayne Bohac’s Corrupt Enterprise: Part 2 |
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Dwayne Bohac's Corrupt Enterprise Part 1 |
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Video Bulletin: Harris County GOP Elections Scandal |
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Rick Perry – A One-Man Ten Worst List |
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US Supreme Court Upholds Voting Rights Act Pre-Clearance Requirements |
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Dwayne Bohac’s Man on the Inside
Bohac’s employee handles ballots for his election and many of his clients |
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KHOU Report: Harris County Voter Registrar a GOP Consultant
Lone Star Project Documents Reveal Johnson Paid by Republican Candidates |
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The Mean Wing Takes the Reins
GOP ideologues took control during failed and confused Legislative Session |
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Michael McCaul Panics, then Blunders
False attack exposes incumbent’s impulsiveness and incompetence |
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Father-in-law Sends Rush to Rescue Mike McCaul
Deep-pockets Dad steps in to save shaky son-in-law |
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Straus Loses Control
GOP holding key legislation hostage and putting Texans last … again |
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Will Republicans Pull the Plug on Pete?
Even John Cornyn questions Sessions after latest gaffe |
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Pete Sessions' Credibility Stock Hits New Low
Shaky Republican Campaign Chairman now just making things up |
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House Undergoing Straus Test
New Speaker’s leadership and judgment in question |
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Terrible Week for Texas Republicans
Cornyn and Sessions flunk early tests as campaign chairs |
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Look for Republican Bait and Switch on Voter ID Bill
Todd Smith’s history points to an eventual double-cross |
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The Incomplete Todd Smith Interview
Smith avoids the tough questions and dodges responsibility for partisan pursuit of unneeded Voter ID bill |
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Todd Smith: Tom DeLay-Style Political Thug
Smith picked to carry bill that harms seniors, students and women |
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Straus Fails First Important Test as Texas Speaker
Committee assignments signal partisanship and obstruction |
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More Sessions’ Disrespect for Military Families |
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Pete Sessions Praise of Taliban Draws Fire |
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Apologize Pete!
Pete Sessions Praises the Brutal Taliban Citing Them as a Role Model for Congressional Republicans |
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Is Texas AG Part of New Voter Scam?
Greg Abbott withheld suspicious documents from State Legislators |
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Democratic Gains Make Texas One of the "Most Balanced" States Republicans Lose Lead in Party Identification |
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Dewhurst Signals Vote Suppression as Top GOP Priority
Lite Governor puts Voter Photo ID ahead of education, health care, utility and insurance reform |
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Bettencourt's Sudden Resignation Raises Serious Questions
Controversial county officer should explain under-the-table job offer, late night resignation and election misconduct |
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Democrats ask Judge to Ensure a Fair Recount
Republican Secretary of State Attempting Partisan Power Play |
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Democrats Advance in Texas
Good candidates and careful targeting led to key victories |
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Texas Republicans Resort to Race Baiting
It will work - unless we help Joel Redmond Respond |
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LSP Notifies Authorities of Pete Olson Voter Fraud
Olson bizarrely blames an imposter or look-alike |
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Pete Olson Likely to Face Voter Fraud Charges
Olson’s vote in Connecticut highlights legal trouble and tenuous Texas ties |
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GOP Donors Beware: Bill Zedler’s Illegal Fundraising Puts Supporters at Risk
Formal FEC complaint names Zedler, Barton, and Granger |
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Frank Corte - Vacant Lot Legislator
Republican House Caucus Chair uses bogus address to register, file for office and file campaign reports |
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State District Court Denies Brimer Ballot Challenge |
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Brimer Bilks Supporters for Personal Gain … Again
LSP research reveals Republican Kim Brimer paid himself over $37,000 in phony campaign loan “repayments” |
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Texas Victory Map State House Challenger Edition
LSP Victory Map Shows Campaigns to Watch – and Join |
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Abbott Vote Suppression Goes on Trial
Major Texas newspapers Blast Abbott East Texas Federal Court will hear challenge to flawed Texas law |
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Tony Goolsby's Health Care for Cronies Plan |
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Craddick Supports State Health Care Plan - For Daughter
Speaker approved special health care bill to cover well-paid daughter |
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Star-Telegram Back Flips on Brimer
Brimer keeps the cash, while newspaper shrugs |
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Texas AG Abbott Settles Vote Suppression Case Terms favor Plaintiffs |
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Lone Star Project to Kim Brimer: Come Clean on Rent-To-Own Scheme
Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports on LSP letter and unethical "Brimer Loophole" |
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Fact Sheet Texas County/Senate District Conventions |
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Texas Democratic Primary
LSP Delegate Calculator |
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Super Tuesday Winner: Texas Democrats
Super Tuesday Losers: Texas Republican Leaders |
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Lone Star Project Releases Mini-Documentary on Senator Gallegos
Video details courageous fight against Republican Voter ID Bill |
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Texas Court of Appeals Rejects Brimer Ballot Challenge
Kim Brimer's legal maneuver backfires |
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Kim Brimer 2008 – Dirty Trick No. 1
Files bogus ballot challenge to deny voters a choice in SD10 |
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Democrat Claims State Rep. Seat in TX Special Election
Dan Barrett bounces Mark Shelton bringing Texas Democrats within five seats of a State House majority |
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Texas Republicans Launch New Vote Suppression Scheme
Craddick committee directive and GOP vote suppression think tank will attempt to justify denying Texans access to the ballot |
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Rep. Tony Goolsby and Kenn George Charged in Libel Suit
Lone Star Project supported legal claim details lies and defamation in GOP vote suppression scheme |
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John Cornyn Shamelessly Exploiting Our Troops
Cornyn raising money under the guise of defending our troops |
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State Rep Kirk England to run as a Democrat |
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Democrats Expanding Base, Launch New ePrimary Poll
Meanwhile, Republican Candidates Bail on GOP Straw Poll |
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Poll Shows Kim Brimer Prime for Upset
Lone Star Project poll and research show Kim Brimer unknown, vulnerable |
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John Cornyn: Cardboard Conservative
John Cornyn cloaks himself in predictable conservative rhetoric. An examination of facts, however, shows his words are a paper-thin veneer concealing a voting record supporting runaway deficit spending and long-term federal debt. |
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Serious Criminal Charges Remain Against Tom DeLay |
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Hans von Spakovsky - GOP Operative Inside DOJ
Senate confirmation hearing could expose improper political contacts at Bush Department of Justice |
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Democratic Senator's Courage Backed by Facts
Sen. Gallegos is not only brave, he's right |
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Dewhurst to Betray Colleagues and Suppress Voters
"Lite" Governor poised to take advantage of ailing Senator and move discriminatory voter suppression legislation |
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David Dewhurst Millionaire “Lite” Governor berates and belittles uninsured families, yet failed to complete and file simple business forms. |
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Is DOJ Shielding DeLay?
As Tom DeLay resurfaces, Republican Public Integrity Chief may be stalling investigation |
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U.S. Justice Department Dropped Texas Youth Commission Indictment
DOJ staffers prepared a federal indictment in the TYC child sex abuse scandal that was pulled by officials up the "chain of command" |
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Rick "39%" Perry - Children's Health Care Hypocrite
Perry playing to cameras while stiff-arming Texas kids |
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5 Good Reasons to Move the TX Primary to Feb. 5th
And one big reason why it might not be moved |
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| Tom Craddick – Challenged to Change But history says don’t count on it |
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| Toxic Tom Craddick - On the ropes as former allies turn away.... here's why |
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DCCC Hits Airwaves in Texas CD23
Texas Democratic Party and DCCC Mobilizing Resources for Rodriguez |
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Lone Star Project Election Analysis: Dallas County - 2006
How Democrats Turned the Corner in Dallas |
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Lone Star All Stars go 7 for 9
Five Democratic State House Pick-ups Surprise Skeptics |
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Brass Knuckles for Minority Seniors, Kid Gloves for Highland Park
Abbott slow walks ballot tampering investigation in exclusive GOP community |
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Voters File Suit Challenging Flawed Texas Ballot Statute
Court asked to stop AG Abbott’s voter harassment and selective enforcement |
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AG Abbott Steps Up Harassment and Suppression Efforts
Abbott Agents Caught Spying on Senior Citizen Lone Star Project Supports Legal Challenge to Abbott |
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Ann W. Richards
September 1, 1933 – September 13, 2006 |
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Lone Star Project 2006 Congressional Majority Calculator
Interactive Scorecard Tabulates Your Predictions |
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| Tom DeLay – A Bully Exits a Coward |
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| New South Texas Court Ordered Map Released |
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| 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Agrees with Texas Democrats on DeLay Ballot Challenge |
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Congressional Dems Reply to Partisan Perry/Craddick/Dewhurst Redistricting Plan
Dems Detail Partisanship and Voting Rights Failures in Republican Brief |
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| District Court Issues Schedule for Texas Re-map |
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| Democratic Congressional Interveners Submit Fair, Narrowly Tailored Redistricting Proposal |
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Texas U.S. Supreme Court Decision
Mid-Decade and Partisan Redistricting Unchecked, African American Voting Rights Ignored, South Texas Map Scramble Underway |
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| Key Excerpts from Federal Judge Ruling on DeLay |
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| Now DeLay Says He's a Northern Californian How Can Anyone Believe This Guy? |
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| Rick Perry Airs Misleading Ad Facts Dispute Perry Claims |
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Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr.
February 11, 1921– May 23, 2006 |
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Perry/Craddick – Relentless Taxers, Absent on Education Republican Legislators Champion New Taxes & School Cuts
Democrats Vote NO |
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Perry/DeLay Will Set Modern Record for Vacant Texas Seat
Republican’s scheme will leave TX-22 unrepresented more than four months |
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Pete Sessions Subject of DOJ Bribery Investigation Request
Lone Star Project Forecast Proves Accurate |
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| Lessons from Tom DeLay - How to Rig A Texas Election |
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Tom DeLay: A Bully Takes a Coward’s Exit
Lone Star Project Sorts through Texas Election Code Regarding DeLay Replacement |
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Baseline Analysis of Texas Governor's Race
Strayhorn’s Task Harder and Bell’s Chances Better than Assumed |
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Strayhorn Has Not Stopped Payments to All Washington DC Lobbyists
Texas Payments to Lobbyist with Ties to Strayhorn and DeLay Continue |
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Assessing DeLay's Damage to Texas Congressional Clout
Congressional Redistricting and DeLay's Ethics Problems Cost Texas Clout |
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| While Tom DeLay and Henry Cuellar Draw National Attention, State House Republican Primaries Reflect Growing Tension within the Texas GOP |
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| Documents Reveal Questionable Expenditures by Henry Cuellar's State Officeholder Account |
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| Texas Redistricting Oral Argument Update |
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| Video of Another Bush-Cuellar Embrace |
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| Is Pete Sessions Caught in Abramoff Bribery Scandal? |
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“Hidden” DOJ Memo Details Texas Voting Rights Violations
Bush political appointees overruled experts to approve illegal DeLay redistricting plan |
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