‘They haven’t tried’: Bernie Sanders on Democrats’ economic messaging In a Guardian interview, the Vermont senator urges people to turn out for next week’s ‘consequential’ midterm elections The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2022
Cuellar, Garcia running for Texas’ 28th Congressional District on Nov. 8 Incumbent Henry Cuellar (D) and Cassy Garcia (R) are running in the general election for Texas’ 28th Congressional District on November 8, 2022. Ballotpedia · Oct 19, 2022
‘No loyalties here’: Latino voters to play crucial role in Texas races Democrats are hoping to win a statewide election for the first time since 1994, but courting Latino votes will be more important than ever The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2022
Republicans outraise Democrats in battle for South Texas congressional seats The three GOP candidates raked in a combined $4.3 million over the past three months, and their Democratic competitors got $2.4 million together, according to new campaign finance filings. The Texas Tribune · Oct 16, 2022
Texas Democrats fume over national counterparts for insufficient support in South Texas battleground “I’m really, deeply disappointed in the DCCC,” Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said. “I hope they change their mind, and if we lose this election, it’s completely on them.” The Texas Tribune · Oct 11, 2022
Republicans pin hope on Latino vote in Rio Grande Valley, Texas’ new battleground HARLINGEN, Texas — After a Texas Young Republicans banquet last weekend, Albert Alaniz watched as Sen. Ted Cruz rallied the party faithful on behalf of three GOP Latina candidates running for Congress in the Rio Grande Valley, a Democratic stronghold through most of the state’s history. Tribune News Service · Oct 8, 2022
Critic of Biden border policy in line to oversee DHS budget - Roll Call Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar is poised to become top Democrat on Homeland Security appropriations next year, to the chagrin of progressives. Roll Call · Oct 6, 2022
Henry Cuellar isn’t apologizing for being a moderate Cuellar’s status as one of the few remaining “moderate” Democrats may be helping his fundraising, as he took in almost $4.9 million as of the end of June, smashing his usual pace for previous years. The Texas Tribune · Oct 6, 2022
Why Vicente Gonzalez may not be safe in his solidly Democratic district The seasoned South Texas Democrat is running his most aggressive campaign operation since his first run for Congress. The Texas Tribune · Oct 5, 2022
Targeting three congressional seats, Republicans blitz South Texas with attack ads In two of the three races, Democrats are hitting back as outside Republican groups try to turn the region red. The Texas Tribune · Sep 29, 2022
Texas Democrats try to convince voters they aren’t bad for oil and gas Candidates like Beto O’Rourke and Mike Collier say they want to work toward a cleaner energy future but aren’t looking to eliminate the energy jobs that boost Texas’ economy. The Texas Tribune · Sep 27, 2022
Border politics threaten push to boost spending on migrant aid Partisan division over U.S.-Mexico border security threatens to tank a Democratic effort this month to ramp up federal grant funds to help migrants who recently crossed the border, including those whom Republican-led states have bused and flown across the country. Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022
Border politics threaten push to boost spending on migrant aid - Roll Call Division over U.S.-Mexico border security threatens to tank a Democratic effort this month to ramp up federal grant funds to help migrants. Roll Call · Sep 22, 2022
7 weeks from Election Day, migrants take center stage in political theater Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took something of a victory lap this weekend for his controversial flight sending migrants to the tony northeastern island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. WEKU · Sep 20, 2022
The Texas Tribune · Aug 24, 2022 In Texas’ most competitive congressional race, neither candidate is running toward the center Progressive Democrat Michelle Vallejo and conservative Republican Monica De La Cruz face off in a South Texas district long represented by moderate Democrats.
Tribune News Service · Aug 18, 2022 Prospects dim in House for Sen. Joe Manchin’s federal permitting measure WASHINGTON — A federal permitting deal between Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., is facing pushback from environmentalists and would be difficult to get through the House, lawmakers said.
Roll Call · Aug 17, 2022 Prospects dim in House for Manchin's federal permitting measure - Roll Call A federal permitting deal between Schumer and Manchin would be difficult to get through the House, lawmakers said.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 16, 2022 AP, Texas Tribune and other newsrooms ask court to unseal Henry Cuellar search warrant The Tribune and a host of news organizations are seeking records related to a January raid on U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s Laredo home.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 12, 2022 Texas Dems uniformly vote for Biden’s cornerstone climate and health care legislation The bill would invest billions into issues acutely impacting Texas, including climate change and health care, and is the result of months of intraparty fighting between moderates and progressives.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 6, 2022 Texas Democrats in Congress balance climate concerns and fossil fuel constituencies as they consider landmark bill The handful of Texas Democrats who have a penchant for defending the state’s oil and gas industry includes members of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee and representatives from some of the top oil producing, refining and transporting regions of the state.
The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2022 Progressives bullish despite mixed results in Democratic primaries Morale-boosting victories were tempered by bruising defeats but US leftwingers feel the party’s center of gravity is shifting
Axios · Jul 31, 2022 Analysis: Moderates are edging progressives in most Democratic primary challenges Democrats are tending to nominate more pragmatic, electable candidates.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 29, 2022 Bucking other Texas Democrats, Cuellar and Gonzalez vote against U.S. House bill that would ban semi-automatic weapons The chamber’s attempt to ban semi-automatic weapons after a series of mass shootings appears destined to fail in the Senate.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 19, 2022 U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar arrested outside Supreme Court during protest over Roe reversal Escobar was part of a demonstration with several other Democratic congresswomen, including high-profile Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.; Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y.; Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.; and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass; all of whom were also arrested.