In Texas, ‘everything is bigger, including politics’ - Roll Call In Texas, ‘everything is bigger, including politics’ - Uncategorized Roll Call · Oct 27
John Oliver returns to ‘Last Week Tonight’ ahead of midterms, and focuses the entire episode on the Republican Party’s alleged growing ties to Nazism 'Worrying trend that’s been on the rise.' We Got This Covered · Oct 27
Trump-Backed Candidate Jokes About Sending Unadopted Cats To Chinese Restaurants So It Doesn't 'Go to Waste' A resurfaced podcast clip shows Brandon Herrera, the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate in Texas's 23rd District, joking that shelters should send unadopted kittens to Chinese restaurants. International Business Times UK · Oct 22
A rural Texas district tests Democrats’ quest to expand House map SAN ANTONIO — Inside a crowded Denny’s along a busy commercial strip, Democratic activists listened intently as Katy Padilla Stout mapped out her plan to flip a sprawling Texas district that has shaded bright red in recent elections. Padilla Stout, a teacher turned child welfare lawyer, is making her first… Roll Call · Sep 29
James Talarico called Ken Paxton to challenge him to a debate. Then the call went straight to voicemail: ‘We haven’t heard from you’ He invited him to a Fox News debate. We Got This Covered · Sep 27
When Trump’s narrative meets voters’ realities By Donald Trump’s telling, we’re in a US ‘golden age’. Americans may feel differently. Plus: Anger at the elite and a gunfluencer runs in Texas The Guardian - US · Sep 25
Nazi jokes and ‘cum trophies’: meet the Texas gunfluencer who could soon represent Uvalde Brandon Herrera, a YouTuber known for making outrageous pro-gun statements, is the frontrunner to represent a district devastated by mass shootings The Guardian - US · Sep 23
Trump demanded gerrymandered districts ahead of the midterms. His plan could backfire badly Democrats have a 69 percent probability of winning the House, compared to Republicans’ 31 percent, according to a new analysis The Independent UK · Sep 20
Republicans criticize racist social media post by Texas member running for office Karl Rove, a respected GOP consultant, further said he would vote for ‘bigot’ Bo French’s Democratic opponent after post The Guardian - US · Sep 15
’Very thoughtful guy’: Mike Johnson goes out of his way to defend GOP house candidate accused of embracing nazi ideology He was shown a disturbing clip of the candidate. We Got This Covered · Sep 14
Texas Republican in race for key House seat under fire for derogatory comments Brandon Herrera of state’s 23rd congressional district calls insults against women and unhoused people ‘jokes’ The Guardian - US · Sep 9
As Big Bend wall outcry builds, Paxton does not say whether construction should proceed The attorney general’s campaign said he wants strong border security that considers Big Bend’s “unique characteristics” — but did not say whether he supports building a wall there. The Texas Tribune · Aug 12
AOC exposes MAGA's motherhood hypocrisy The New York congresswoman freezes her eggs, and Republicans show their true feelings Salon · Aug 12
National Democrats add former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales’ district to Texas congressional target list The sprawling district, vacated by former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales earlier this year, went for President Trump by 15 points. But Democrats see an opening to win its Hispanic-majority electorate. The Texas Tribune · Aug 5
Salon · Jul 24 Texas candidates are really rich A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier
The Texas Tribune · Jul 22 Millionaires could dominate Texas’ crop of new Congress members A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier, with a $3.34 million median net worth among the crop of potential new members.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 9 Screwworm outbreak hits vacant Texas congressional district, as leading candidates scramble to assist Gov. Greg Abbott has not yet scheduled a special election for the 23rd Congressional District, which was previously represented by disgraced ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales.
Texas Observer · Jun 8 How a Gun-Rights Extremist Could Soon Represent Uvalde in Congress On his YouTube channel, Brandon Herrera has discussed the relative merits of weapons used in mass shootings and made light of political violence. He’s now on a glide path to the U.S. House.
Texas Observer · May 27 Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot? In almost all cases, the most problematic, extremist, unqualified, and Trumpian candidate won the day.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 23 Top Democratic PAC books $22 million in ads, Republican counterpart reserves $14 million for U.S. House seats in South Texas House Majority PAC is targeting five majority-Hispanic seats, including the 23rd Congressional District, which was recently vacated by Republican Tony Gonzales. The top Republican group is spending $13.9 million on two seats.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 13 Rep. Tony Gonzales resigns from Congress amid backlash over sexual misconduct allegations House members were set to vote this week on expelling both the San Antonio Republican and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. Gonzales’ announcement came shortly after Swalwell said he would step down.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 13 Rep. Tony Gonzales could face expulsion from Congress amid furor over sexual misconduct U.S. House members say they will bring resolutions to the floor this week to expel the Republican Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell. Each motion would require a two-thirds majority.
The Guardian - US · Apr 6 Second ex-staffer accuses Texas lawmaker of sending sexually explicit messages Republican Tony Gonzales ended re-election bid in March after admitting to having affair with different aide
The Guardian - US · Apr 5 Thousands in Texas protest against border wall through national park: ‘big love for Big Bend’ Rally met with bipartisan support after US border patrol revealed plans for steel wall across parts of beloved parks
International Business Times · Mar 13 Trump-Endorsed Texas Candidate Brandon Herrera Faces Scrutiny Over Confederate Recruitment Video Video of Brandon Herrera, the Republican congressional candidate who was endorsed this week by Trump, is drawing renewed scrutiny after footage showed him wearing Confederate imagery.