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Not so fast: Greg Abbott, Texas Republicans face a complex election landscape after abortion ruling, Uvalde shooting

Both Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke hope to define the election on issues viewed as favorable to their own parties.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 6, 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.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 24, 2022

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and his wife defied property tax law for eight years by claiming two homestead exemptions

In Texas, married couples generally can claim only one such exemption, meant to provide some tax relief on properties considered “principal residences.” Homestead exemptions cannot typically be claimed on commercial properties, second homes or income properties.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 19, 2022

Blogger with ties to Vicente Gonzalez lobs racist attack at his congressional opponent Mayra Flores

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez’s campaign has a history with the politics blogger, using more than $1,000 in campaign funds to pay him for advertising services.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 19, 2022

‘We are not tacos’: Jill Biden criticized over Latino Americans remark

First lady likened the diversity of Latino community to breakfast tacos, as Republicans quickly seized on her comment

The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2022

Benzinga Before The Bell: Roe vs Wade Ruling Effect, Airbnb's Ban on Parties, JetBlue's Modified Proposal And Other Top Financial Stories Tuesday, June 28

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Benzinga · Jun 28, 2022

Nancy Pelosi's Team Blames Media For Controversy Over Her Elbowing Republican Congresswoman's Daughter

A spokesperson for Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D- Calif.) said the House Speaker was not trying to push aside Rep. Mayra Flores's (R-Texas) child at a photo op during Flores' swearing-in ceremony last week but was instead was trying to make sure she would not be hidden.

Benzinga · Jun 28, 2022

Pelosi explains why she ‘elbowed’ Republican congresswoman’s young daughter

Pelosi’s spokesperson insists that media is mispresenting video of Democrat ‘pushing’ child

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022

Nancy Pelosi accused of pushing congresswoman’s young daughter in photo op

Texas representative Mayra Flores was sworn-in at the Capitol last week

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Far-right, controversial candidates create new headaches for Kevin McCarthy

These candidates are quietly being described as "political disrupters" among House GOP leadership and outside campaign arms.

Axios · Jun 26, 2022