Defying the odds: Ciro Rodriguez Wins

Put forth by XicanoPwr

Dec 13

Former Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (hat tip to Manny) upset Republican Rep. Henry Bonilla in the last midterm elections in a runoff election – the result of a court-ordered redistricting that reconfigured the normal election process in the district – in Texas’ 23rd District. According to the Texas Secretary of Texas website, with 100% of precincts [...]

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Spinning the Supreme Court Ruling

Put forth by XicanoPwr

Jun 29

The US Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision to uphold most of the Texas congressional district map has been spun in so many ways by the MSM and the Rethugs, it’s hard to decide the victor.
In fact, Rick Perry was doing the happy dance in front of the MSM, anybody who was watching their local news would [...]

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