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BREAKING: Bill White to Run for Governor

The rumors have been swirling that Tom Schieffer's withdraw from the Democratic gubernatorial race was an indication Houston Mayor Bill White will run for a 2010 statewide office. Multiple sources, a Houston Chronicle story and a conference call later, ...

From MATT GLAZER, Burnt Orange Report,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  Tom Schieffer,  U.S. Senate,  John Sharp,  Kay Bailey Hutchison

Republican Louie Gohmert (TX-1) Mocks 9/11, Claims Democrats Want Terrorism for Jobs

The politics of fear is alive and well.  One of our very own congressmen, Republican Louie Gohmert (TX-1), has actually suggested a a new terrorist attack in New York City would be welcomed by Democrats as a means of creating jobs. "Congressman Louie ...

From MATT GLAZER, Burnt Orange Report,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Louie Gohmert,  U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party

Houstonians for Health Care Hit Dan Wolterman, Opponents Hard

Recently, Houstonians for Health released it's latest video providing viewers their opinion of what's wrong with the health care system in Houston. Houstonian's' for Health is an unknown group, that I still can't identify. The very detailed video shows ...

From MATT GLAZER, Burnt Orange Report,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Kay Bailey Hutchison,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Rick Perry

Building from the Crowd, Events for Non-Profits, Supporters

The first one is a totally free event on November 14. Austin Non Profit Camp is a FREE, facilitated and participant driven conference that will be the place in Austin for non profits to learn and troubleshoot their technology problems in a supportive, ...

From MATT GLAZER, Burnt Orange Report,  6 Nov 2009

Texas Tribune: Texas Democratic Party on Hopson's Party Switch (Video)

by: you @ soon To post this comment click here: You must enter a subject for your comment When will Sen. Hutchison resign to run for Governor? October November December January February Only after she defeats Perry Never, & she ...

From MATT GLAZER, Burnt Orange Report,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  Texas Tribune

Sessions Gives Obama Greater Congressional Majority, Spins Referendum

Usually when you contribute to losing a race that has been controlled by your party since the civil war, you lay low and avoid words like referendum and change.  Pete Sessions hasn't read that memo. Sessions, chairman of the National Republican ...

From MATT GLAZER, Burnt Orange Report,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Pete Sessions,  National Republican Congressional Committee,  U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party

Paul Workman Talks the Talk but Can't Walk the Walk

Paul Workman is almost a complete unknown in his bid to defeat Democrat Valinda Bolton. Bolton is a great candidate and solid Democrat and has been for two full sessions. However, the district leans to the right and was drawn to elect Republicans. ...

From MATT GLAZER, Burnt Orange Report,  3 Nov 2009

City of Austin Extends COBRA Benefits to Same-Sex Couples

The City of Austin has taken another important step in the pursuit of equality. Today, City Manager Marc Ott announced that COBRA+ benefits will be available to the same-sex domestic partners of City employees. Since COBRA is a federal program, it uses ...

From MATT GLAZER, Burnt Orange Report,  2 Nov 2009

Two Non-Partisan, Watchdog Groups Urge DOJ to Investigate Dwayne Bohac

According to the Lone Star Project, Campaign Legal Center and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), submitted a formal request to the US Department of Justice asking for an investigation into the activities of Republican Texas ...

From MATT GLAZER, Burnt Orange Report,  22 Oct 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Department of Justice,  Jason Smith,  Ed Johnson,  U.S. Democratic Party

John Cornyn Misleads, Lies about Health Care, National Security

At the end of Back to the Future Doc Brown tells Michael J. Fox, "where we're going, we don't need roads." Less often talked about are the approximately 25 million underinsured Americans who have insurance with very limited coverage and spend a large ...

From MATT GLAZER, Burnt Orange Report,  19 Oct 2009

Related Topics: John Cornyn,  U.S. Republican Party,  Barack Obama,  Michael J. Fox,  Olympia Snowe

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