State Rep. Chuck Hopson, saying his East Texas district does not reflect the views of President Barack Obama, bolted the Democratic Party. "I believe in democracy and respect its process," Hopson said in a news release. "I will be running...
From the White House to Texas, elected officials expressed their support for the families of those killed and wounded in the Fort Hood attack. Here is a sample of their reaction to the tragedy. President Barack Obama: "My immediate thoughts...
Texas Democratic Party Chair Boyd Richie was oozing happiness, even as he tried to remain guarded in his optimism. He said he thought Texas would take between 2 and 5 seats back in the Texas House -- "though it...
Boyd Richie appears headed to reelection as chairman of the Texas Democratic Party. But there are some Hillary Clinton supporters casting protest votes for either David Van Os or Roy La Verne Brooks. The Clinton supporters are upset that...
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