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Post-election, pre-session is money time for state legislators
by Ben Wright
Legislators across Texas -- including El Paso lawmakers -- are hustling for contributions before the beginning of the cut-off period, which begins 30 days before the legislative session.
Posted on November 12, 2008
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The Inner Loop: Byrd re-election announcement
Posted on November 10, 2008
You thought the elections were over? Not a chance. We're looking at a solid six-month run in El Paso for city elections. You were excited about the national election, but Obama's not going to fix your street or build that park -- your city rep might, though. Start paying attention now.
Texas Democrats plot Craddick’s downfall; the Moody-Margo contest in perspective
Posted on November 6, 2008
The buzz around Texas House District 105 -- where results still are being counted, and upon which control of the House may hinge -- would be moot without Moody’s defeat of Margo; though 78 was one of five Texas districts Democrats flipped, it was arguably the most important.
- They're filing. You should be watching.
- “Filing bills is the easy part. What makes a difference is if and when they start moving through the process.” -- state Rep. Joe Pickett on bill filing, which began last week, when El Paso legislators filed 41 bills.
- More politics and the election aftermath at Saturday's Meet the Press
- The election is over. Now what? UTEP Political Science Prof. Gregory Rocha and Dr. J. Scott McDonald, of UTEP’s Institute for Policy and Economic Development, will discuss the issue at Meet the Press by the El Paso Press Club at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 8) at Kinley's Coffee & Tea, 2231 N. Mesa. The public is invited.
- El Paso's five-member House delegation meets in Austin
- With two newcomers, the five-person El Paso delegation has been transformed. Wednesday, the five members took a few steps toward becoming the new delegation that they are with a meeting in state Rep. Joe Pickett's office.
- Castro, Phillips, Robinson plan to run for NE council seat
- Asked to cite several of her accomplishments in the past 3-1/2 years, Melina Castro said she has consistently voted to hold down taxes and fees. She acknowledged that she was usually on the losing end of those votes, but said her efforts were not without results.
- Election 2008 Results: Obama Elected, Dems Sweep in El Paso, Texas Still Red
- Barack Obama has been elected president. Moody beats Margo as Democrats sweep El Paso. Republicans still control the state.
- Times Goes McCain on Obama
- The Times endorsement of McCain stated that Democratic nominee and U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's ideas "reek of socialism" and "He (Obama) often sounds more like Venezuelan despot Hugo Chavez than a U.S. presidential candidate. What's down the road, nationalization of oil companies, health-care providers and more?" The reaction among El Pasoans ranged from outraged, ecstatic and bemused. For some, the editorial simply signaled the latest in a generation-long decline in the quality of writing and thinking at the paper, which is dominant in El Paso and the region.
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They're filing. You should be watching.
Posted on November 17, 2008
“Filing bills is the easy part. What makes a difference is if and when they start moving through the process.” -- state Rep. Joe Pickett on bill filing, which began last week, when El Paso legislators filed 41 bills.
More politics and the election aftermath at Saturday's Meet the Press
Posted on November 7, 2008
The election is over. Now what? UTEP Political Science Prof. Gregory Rocha and Dr. J. Scott McDonald, of UTEP’s Institute for Policy and Economic Development, will discuss the issue at Meet the Press by the El Paso Press Club at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 8) at Kinley's Coffee & Tea, 2231 N. Mesa. The public is invited.
El Paso's five-member House delegation meets in Austin
Posted on November 6, 2008
With two newcomers, the five-person El Paso delegation has been transformed. Wednesday, the five members took a few steps toward becoming the new delegation that they are with a meeting in state Rep. Joe Pickett's office.
Castro, Phillips, Robinson plan to run for NE council seat
Posted on November 5, 2008
Asked to cite several of her accomplishments in the past 3-1/2 years, Melina Castro said she has consistently voted to hold down taxes and fees. She acknowledged that she was usually on the losing end of those votes, but said her efforts were not without results.
Election 2008 Results: Obama Elected, Dems Sweep in El Paso, Texas Still Red
Posted on November 4, 2008
Barack Obama has been elected president. Moody beats Margo as Democrats sweep El Paso. Republicans still control the state.
Times Goes McCain on Obama
Posted on November 4, 2008
The Times endorsement of McCain stated that Democratic nominee and U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's ideas "reek of socialism" and "He (Obama) often sounds more like Venezuelan despot Hugo Chavez than a U.S. presidential candidate. What's down the road, nationalization of oil companies, health-care providers and more?" The reaction among El Pasoans ranged from outraged, ecstatic and bemused. For some, the editorial simply signaled the latest in a generation-long decline in the quality of writing and thinking at the paper, which is dominant in El Paso and the region.
Election Day Photos 11.04.08
Posted on November 4, 2008
Send photos of your election day activities to lisad@epmediagroup.com - from your camera or cell phone - and we'll post the images.
Election night parties 2008
Posted on November 4, 2008
Record numbers are expected at the polls today and that means a record number of parties. NPT will update this election night party list throughout the day as party information comes in.
Voter Guide 11.2008
Posted on October 16, 2008
Pick up your free copy of El Paso Media Group's Voter Guide at distribution points throughout El Paso; public libraries, city and county buildings, Democratic and Republican Party Headquarters, El Paso Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Who's endorsing whom in El Paso's state races?
Posted on November 2, 2008
A list of endorsements for local candidates
175 Hear Clint School Board Candidates’ Responses to Key Issues
Posted on November 2, 2008
Three incumbents and one challenger for the Clint ISD Board of Trustees responded to questions posed by 175 community members in Horizon City on Oct. 19 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
“Vote America" screening hourly at the Percolator, downtown El Paso, Monday
Posted on October 31, 2008
You're invited to the Percolator on Monday to view the new documentary about the voting rights and civil rights in the United States. Come back on Tuesday and watch the election with your fellow El Pasoans.
WoPAC slams Margo for taking $7,500 from controversial Governor candidate
Posted on October 31, 2008
WoPAC decry “incredibly insensitive” Margo for rape comment made by donor.
Short film about Moody candidacy released
Posted on October 31, 2008
Smith, Villescas and Sandoval produce short film about HD 78 candidate Joe Moody
Barack Obama elected President of the United States by Franklin High School
Posted on October 31, 2008
High school students participate in a mock election, voting for Obama over John McCain by 29 percentage points.
Margo gets another $25,000 from Republican PAC
Posted on October 30, 2008
The late donation suggests that the Republican leadership is worried that Margo, who looked to be a shoo-in last month, will lose the race to Moody.
Fun with Google maps: El Paso's giving in the Presidential election
Posted on October 29, 2008
El Paso, the election and the stats.
Margo and Moody rake in the bucks
Posted on October 28, 2008
Campaign finance reports show who really make and break elections: Big money and fickle voters
Sample Ballot 11.08
Posted on October 28, 2008
Attached is a list of the candidates on the ballot for Nov. 4. A list of early voting locations is available at the bottom of the ballot.
Interview with Pat Haggerty, Part 2: A vote for Dee Margo is a vote for Speaker Craddick, not El Paso
Posted on October 24, 2008
The Legislature is one of those places where people go down to with a chip on their shoulder or a very high impression of themselves. Err, [laughs], it’s a great equalizer. It can make you very humble. If you think you are that great, you’re going to find out your not. I think that Joe (Moody), from that standpoint, is further ahead than Dee Margo.
Pat Haggerty interview Part 1: Republican partisanship, lobbyists ruined the House; he's going to lobby
Posted on October 23, 2008
Texas politics seems pretty polarized right now. You’ve been there for twenty years. What happened?
The common ground got swallowed up when the Republicans took over in 2003 and started playing partisan politics when the rest of us weren’t. That’s when we lost almost everything that’s gone right in this state.
VG 11.08: Criminal District Judge
Posted on October 20, 2008
Court 1 Candidates: Manuel Manny Barazza , Don Minton
Salary and Benefits: Judges earn a base salary of upto $125,000 with upto $20,000 in additional compensation.
Term: The Judges are elected for a four-year term.
VG 11.08: Early Voting Locations
Posted on October 21, 2008
Early voting takes place from Oct. 20 - Oct. 31. To participate in early voting all you need is your driver's license or your voter registration card. Also attached is a pdf of the Voter Guide 11.2008 to download and read during your lunch break.
Free tickets to see John McCain in Mesilla
Posted on October 22, 2008
McCain is expected to speak at 3:30 p.m. this Saturday afternoon in Mesilla, N.M. Free tickets are available through the El Paso and Dona Ana County Republican parties.
VG 11.08: Candidate Websites
Posted on October 21, 2008
Below is a list of local candidates' websites, in order of race and then candidates in alphabetical order. Also attached is a pdf version of the Voter Guide brought to you by El Paso Media Group and the El Paso Chamber of Commerce. Download your own personal copy of the Voter Guide and read it on your computer or print it out and read through it in hard copy.
