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Feb 22, 20215 min read

The Failure of Franchise Politics

During my run for Congress in 2020 the first thing I did was try to connect with every county chair in the 29 counties of TX-11. I spoke...

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Feb 19, 20219 min read

Rural Political Tactics 101

The Texas Democratic Party does not know rural voters. Even worse, it does not know how to get to know them. If TDP wants to make ground...

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Feb 16, 20213 min read

What Happens When You Assume

It has long been said in Democratic politics in Texas that Hispanics don’t vote. Maybe that is because we don’t give them anything to...

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Feb 14, 20214 min read

Run Government Like a Business

I have never been a big fan of the saying that we should run government like a business. Governments and businesses have different...

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Feb 13, 20212 min read

No Distant Capitals

I have presented some criticisms here about the Texas Democratic Party’s approach (or lack of one) toward rural Texas. I also advocate...

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Feb 11, 20213 min read

All Politics is Logistics

“Amateurs talk about strategy and tactics. Professionals talk about logistics and sustainability in warfare.” — General Robert Hillard...

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Feb 8, 20213 min read

The Lord Helps Those Who Help Themselves

While this phrase sounds biblical, it is not. It is actually an ancient Greek proverb. It is so old we do not know its true origin. In...

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Feb 4, 20214 min read

A Game of Inches

The Texas Democratic Party is not a state-wide party. It has not been for over a quarter of a century. What I mean by this is that unless...

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