Tag Archives: Texas

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First Latina Chief of Staff in the US Senate Poised to Run for US Congressional Seat

73% of the congressional seat identifies as Hispanic or Latino. Can this be a pick-up for the DCCC? http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/09/29/3522510/congressional-hopeful-wants-to.html

Cordial Colleagues?

US Senator Ted Cruz doesn’t endorse his fellow state colleague, US Senator John Cornyn or his US  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)  – WOW http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/ted-cruz-john-cornyn-texas-senate-97492.html?hp=r13

More Women in Elected Office but Female Donors are Lagging

We’re sliding backwards in getting female donors to participate in funding campaigns. http://www.thedailybeast.com/witw/cheats/2013/09/27/in-campaigns-female-donors-lag.html

 

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It’s Friday and we’re 3 days out from the end of the QTR so this is what we’re doing in overdrive!

BGM busy getting money

Now back to the headlines!

Will we be seeing the famous pink tennis shoes on the campaign trail?

Looks like Texas State Senator Wendy Davis is going to announce her candidacy for Governor. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/26/wendy-davis-texas-governor_n_3997985.html

Mad Social Media Props to US Rep. Mark Takano and the 3-headed Monster

The first openly gay person of color to serve in the US Congress, Rep. Takano is bringing it with his mad skillz in social media. http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/09/rep-mark-takano-best-democrat-social-media-twitter-tumblr

How the Definition of a “Classic Family” Started a Pasta Boycott

The Chairman of Barilla pasta (the world’s leading pasta maker!) made a statement that he would only portray a “classic family” in their advertisements which resulted in gay activists advocating for a boycott. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/26/pasta-firm-barilla-boycott-gay

 

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Looming government shut down

Even the Chamber of Commerce thinks the government shouldn’t shut down. http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/appropriations/323067-chamber-to-congress-stop-threatening-shutdown-default#ixzz2fGsyIQfR

Next Tuesday – time to vote!

Even with Congress’ approval ratings at an all time low, people still want to be Members of Congress (MoC). Next Tuesday starts a slew of special elections. http://www.rollcall.com/news/special_election_frenzy_starts_tuesday-227725-1.html?pos=opolh

It’s Maryland vs Texas

As a native Marylander (I once interned for current House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer when he was Democratic Caucus Chair back in the day) if you decide to go after my home state, you should consider stepping off. http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/martin-omalley-rick-perry-obamacare-97033.html?hp=r13