Where are they now? Updates on Texans from Dick Armey to Charlie Wilson
Today, Texas on the Potomac published the latest in our series updating you on the lives of one-time Texas public officials. Texas Observer CEO Carlton Carl joins a long and diverse list of Texans...
View ArticleThe Top Ten memorable moments for DC Texans, from clumsy Clemens to dancing...
For the next ten days, Texas on the Potomac will be presenting a series of “Top Ten” lists wrapping up 2009, looking ahead to 2010 and assessing the decade that was. Here’s our first: Ten memorable...
View ArticleDick Armey blasts Republicans on immigration, saying GOP is alienating Latino...
Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, a Texas Republican who now works closely with Tea Party activists, said today that Republicans are alienating Hispanic voters with their rhetoric on the...
View ArticleTom DeLay: A timeline of his life and career
AFP photoAfter the fall: Tom DeLay during his trial in Austin. Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Sugar Land was convicted late this afternoon of conspiracy and money laundering by a Travis...
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Tea Party PACs help bankroll Ted Cruz Senate bid
Tea Party organizations that championed the Congressional upset victories of Michele Bachmann in Minnesota, Scott Brown in Massachusetts and Marco Rubio in Florida now have their eyes, and pocketbooks,...
View ArticleDewhurst, Cruz get ready for Round Two of their Senate showdown
One battle down, one more to go in the multimillion-dollar race for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and national tea party favorite Ted Cruz. Dewhurst led Cruz, far...
View ArticleCommentary: Perry takes on conservative groups in Washington
Washington based conservative groups attempt to influence the Texan Senate race between Cruz and Dewhurst.
View ArticleWhoever wins in November, Texas’ clout is sure to fade in DC
"If you're thinking about clout, Kay Bailey Hutchison has a lot of clout in Washington, D.C.," says congressional scholar Norm Ornstein. "Ted Cruz may be able to make a lot of noise but he will not...
View ArticleThe $53 million man: Bob Perry’s political contributions by the numbers
Texas on the Potomac looks back on the political legacy of Houston homebuilder Bob Perry, who died Saturday night at age 80. According to campaign finance watchdogs, he donated more than $53 million to...
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