The news of Texas covered today includes:
Our Lone Star story of the day: Local government good ol’ boy bricks-for-brains running Palo Pinto County decided to infringe on political speech at election time as they are still upset that their buddy, state Rep. Glenn Rogers, was beaten in the GOP primary. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has told them to stop it! Details can be found here: 5th Circ. Halts Texas County’s Electioneering Rules – Law360.
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There is a very long story at the Texas Tribune headlined: Texas’ Republican old guard mobilizes to protect Dade Phelan from the far right. For all the quotes and analysis given, the writers and so-called experts miss the real reason why some mega donors want to preserve the status quo in the Texas House, which at present means Dade Phelan. I will tell you exactly what that reason is that others seem unable to grasp.
We visit with Ben Armenta, chairman candidate for the Texas Republican Party.
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