Tag: Jason Whitely

Inside Texas Politics began with Democratic U.S. Rep.-elect Colin Allred (TX-32). Rep.-elect Colin discussed his reason for supporting House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi for House Speaker. He joined host Jason Whitely and Bud Kennedy from the Star-Telegram. Ross Ramsey, co-founder and executive editor of the Texas Tribune, joined host Jason Whitely to discuss whether the number of new state representatives and state senators going to Texas in January will diminish North Texas’ influence. In this week’s My Voice, My Opinion contributor Debbie Georgatos, from 660AM The Answer, said that's why politics should remain top of mind this holiday season. 67) discussed his future and why he left the powerful House Freedom Caucus. He joined host Jason Whitely. From the right, former Dallas County Republican Chairman Wade Emmert. Ross, Bud, and Berna Dean discussed whether the undocumented kids spending Christmas in the camp in Tornillo have been forgotten as time has dragged on. The three also gave perspective on the future of the Texas House Freedom Caucus.

2018 Turkey Awards - Segment one Inside Texas Politics began with its decade-long tradition of presenting Turkey awards during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Turkey legs were given to politicians or political organizations that performed well, and gizzards were given to the ones who struggled during the year. Those who received awards were Congressman Beto O'Rourke, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, Colin Allred and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and his brother former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro. Other recipients were Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Senator Don Huffines and his bother Phillip, President Donald Trump and the Dallas County Republican Party. 2018 Turkey Awards - Segment two The Turkey Awards continue with leftovers left to be handed out. Recipients are Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife Angela, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Voters in the midterm election, the Fire Cruz Pac, Texas and Dallas County Democrats, and Republican straight-ticket voting reformers. Some of these recipients won’t get the award many might expect them to receive. 2018 Turkey Awards - Segment three There are only four more left – two more legs and two more gizzards. The recipients are the women who won races during the midterm elections, Dallas DA Faith Johnson, State Rep. Dennis Bonnen, and non-profit organization Empower Texans.

He discussed the school district’s long-range facilities plan. Dr. Hinojosa joined host Marie Saavedra and Bud Kennedy, of the Star-Telegram. Alana joined host Marie Saavedra to discuss why Governor Greg Abbott, a Catholic, hadn’t made a public statement about the announcement. Alana also talked about the new Quinnipiac and Upshot polls showing Senator Ted Cruz maintaining a nine percentage point lead over challenger Congressman Beto O’Rourke. Governor Gregg Abbott and challenger Lupe Valdez met in their first and only debate about two weeks ago. The two discussed their positions concerning Texas having a red flag law as a way to prevent school shootings. From the right - Mark Davis - of 660AM The Answer. And from the left - Rich Hancock - from VirtualNewsCenter.com. Alana, Bud and Berna Dean discussed whether the PAC ad will help or hurt O’Rourke. The three journalists also offered perspective on whether young voters will actually vote in November.

Thousands walked out of school last week and nation-wide marches are planned. Texas is a strong "gun-rights" state, but can all these kids move lawmakers to make changes? State Representatives Democrat Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) and Ron Simmons (R-Carrollton) answered that question. Last week, a federal appeals court ruled in favor of SB-4, Texas’ Sanctuary City Law. Ross Ramsey, the co-founder and executive editor of the Texas Tribune, explained the ruling. Ross also talked about Texas Democrats’ blue wave in Dallas County and what it means for November. The goal is getting them ready for college. In My voice, My Opinion, non-profit professional Amy Miller said it's time to reevaluate. He joined host David Schechter, in for Jason Whitely, to explain, for himself. Reporters Roundtable puts the headlines in perspective each week.