maybe if we get the state back we can do something about the capital punishment record... it seems second only to football as a spectator sport..

I don't hold much hope for Texas turning blue soon. Like Carter was the last one (1976) to win there. Would be fun though if Obama could get somewhere near Clinton's totals in 96 though

that has been happening for around 10 years. I see questions on City Data all the time from people asking about where to live in Texas that isn't hardcore republican. Most people end up in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, or Dallas, areas who ask that question. So eventually I think that Texas will get their Red map softened nicely to a blue or purple.

And remember that popular vote is important too. Millions in Texas vote blue, thanks to you and other good folks like you. As someone in a solid blue state right next door (New Mexico) I know it can be done. Particularly given the changing demographics and the education of younger people. Never give up. Maybe we'll see a blue Texas in your lifetime!

But Rick Perry and Louie Gohmert won't last forever.

Remember Ann Richards, Molly Ivins, even LBJ. Never forget that the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act were signed into law by a Texan who knew full well that the South "was lost for a generation" to the Democrats if he did. But LBJ felt that history would bear him out, and he was right.

I was a Hillary delegate at the Democrat Convention in Austin, and it what there on the big screens when Hillary suspended her campaign. So I took a deep breath, swapped hats with an Obama supporter, and started one of the segments of a joint Obama/Hillary snake dance on the floor. Yep, there are liberals in Texas. Now, if we could only get the districting sorted out, maybe we could win a few.

Guess that could be a prophetic statement as one San Antonio mayor comes instantly to mind.

"A Sense of Waiting for Godot for Texas Democrats" http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/a-sense-of-waiting-for-godot-for-texas-democrats/

He says the population trends should lead to better Democratic prospects in the future, held back so far by low Hispanic voter turnout. The central quote of his blog: "A Democratic-leaning Texas may seem like a dream, but for years such a shift has appeared almost inevitable." Mr. Silver concludes Romney will win Texas this time around, and Republicans will likely win all statewide offices. However, in the future and in the cities and along the Rio Grande, Democrats have good prospects.

It probably comes as no surprise that the Paulists never get over anything and will turn out just to spite Romney. The senate race could also lead to a good deal of ballot splitting because many voters may only know Ted Cruz from David Dewhurst's ad portrayals during the GOP primaries and runoff. Those ads left voters with plenty of reasons to consider an alternative like Democrat Paul Sadler. Sadler is a very thoughtful man and orator who may surprise Texans with his knowledge of the state and sense of direction. The Democratic plank calling for the legalization of marijuana will get more results if they put forth an actual plan answering the main questions everyone will have.

I don't believe Santorum had dropped out yet when that poll was taken.

No one has done any polling in Texas since May, that poll showed a Romney lead of 20 pts.

Georgia would go blue well before Texas does.

Maybe not this cycle, but it's coming just as sure as the dawn. Nowhere in America are the demographics so stacked against grumpy white men.

But of course you know that for every liberal democrat in Texas there are 3 brazillion assholes and things will never change.



Y'all rock!


We're working like crazy to make NC go from Tar Heel blue to Duke blue. (And you have no idea how much it hurts to say it that way!)