The off-year Virginia Elections have a nearly perfect record as the first "voter backlash" tool to guage voter's sentiments against the party in power. If Tuesday's election results – from Virginia to Seattle, in Minneapolis, and from San Antonio to Buffalo, N.Y are any indication, there may be some bigger and more massive sweeping the country for Republicans to tap into, and which Democrats will surely fear.
Republican John Lujan won a Democratic-held Texas state House seat Tuesday in a district in the southern portion of San Antonio that President Joe Biden won in November by 14%, saying he is the only Republican ever to win this seat.
"Our continued investment in Emergency SNAP benefits has ensured Texas families can put food on the table throughout the COVID-19 pandemic," said Governor Abbott, announcing the allotments are expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households.
“While Americans are paying $144 million more every day for gas than in the past, the Biden Administration continues to tax and regulate the Oil & Gas Industry out of existence,” said Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Wayne Christian, after more new methane standards were proposed by the Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The GOP's sweep of Virginia's top-ticket races along with Republican wins in other state level contests around the country on Tuesday were an unwelcome welcome for President Biden as he landed back on U.S. soil in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the same time Youngkin addressed supporters after his win.
The stakes are significant, as Democrats warily watch today's governors' races in Virginia & New Jersey — two states seen as bellwethers in the political mood of the nation's electorate. It’s unclear whether Manchin’s resistance will deliver a debilitating blow to the efforts – or have the opposite effect of propelling Democrats to start taking votes on Biden’s signature proposal.
"The torch of freedom burns Brighter & Stronger because of the expansive role that the Texas National Guard plays in defending freedom overseas and keeping Texans safe at home," said Governor Greg Abbott, delivering the "Keynote Address" at Texas' 36th Infantry Division Change Of Command, Change Of Responsibility Ceremony in Austin.
"Evan will apply the Constitution, and our laws as written – and he will become an influential jurist,” said Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) General Counsel Lee Parsley earlier today, following Gov. Greg Abbott’s appointment of Evan Young to the Texas Supreme Court.
"Countering China’s aggressive behavior requires viable partners in Asia and beyond, and the U.S.-Indian relationship has become a cornerstone of our multilateral efforts," said Sen. Ted Cruz, summarizing the “Circumspectly Reducing Unintended Consequences Impairing Alliances & Leadership Act of 2021” – or the CRUCIAL Act – to create a 10-year exemption for the member countries of Australia, Japan, and India.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointments of Sen. Angela Paxton, Claire Barber, Christopher Calicott, Patrick Hatfield, Jason Kelley, and Robert Villaseñor to the Work Group on Blockchain Matters.
Political stunts are generally stupid – and performed by people desperate for attention who want to change the subject. The planning meetings usually involve panic and a mad scramble for ideas, any ideas. This is what a frenzied group of people (in over their heads) thinks will work.
After some 1.7 million Illegal Immigrant Apprehensions were carried out by U.S. Customs & Border Patrol during Fiscal Year 2021, "We (Texans) have to step up – We have to secure our border while the Federal Government twiddles its thumbs," said Gov. Greg Abbott, announcing his latest efforts to tighten Border Security amid media reports of yet another caravan of migrants moving north through Mexico.
Rep. Brady highlighted the industry’s track record of providing clean affordable energy, empowering all Americans, and improving the quality of life here in the U.S. and around the world.
San Antonio, Texas - State Senator José Menéndez issued the following statement on racism and prejudice in our State.
Texas is the only state in the continental U.S. with its own electric power grid, serving 90 percent of its population.
The legislation will clarify that federal officers and federal employees serving internationally are protected, and that the U.S. Department of Justice may try their attackers in federal court.
Earlier this week President Joe Biden took a trip to Virginia, and while there – of all things – he used the appearance to liken the GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Glenn Youngkin to Jan. 6 rioters, to lie about Republicans supporting "book bans," and to attempt to goad former President Donald Trump into coming to Virginia. All Joe Biden wants to talk about these days is one person , and it isn't Joe Biden.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Attorney General (AG) Merrick Garland in a committee hearing on oversite of the Department of Justice (DOJ).
