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Texas Governor Rick Perry Responds to Obama's Gun Control Recommendations

Danny Merrell — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:34:28 +0000

President Barack Obama went public today with his plan to ‘protect our children and our communities by reducing gun violence’. That plan includes closing background check loopholes and banning military-style assault weapons and high capacity magazines. A copy of the complete plan is available here. It didn’t take long for Texas Governor Rick Perry to [...]

Can Texas Really Secede From The Union? (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:03:25 +0000

Ask any public school educated Texan that question and the answer would probably be “yes”.What do Texans think? What does the Constitution say? What has the Supreme Court ruled? Here is the scoop!

Ashley Judd Considering Run for U.S. Senate in 2014

Billy Dukes — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:00:51 +0000

Actress Ashley Judd could be looking toward politics for her next job. The younger sister to Wynonna Judd and daughter to Naomi Judd is said to be considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2014, but in a statement, she would only go as far as indicating that it's possible -- but too early -- to discuss the potential campaign.

Romney Concedes, Obama Re-elected

Danny Merrell — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:05:11 +0000

It wasn’t quite as close as many polls suggested. President Barack Obama decisively won 4 more years in the White House after yesterday’s long-awaited and hotly-contested election day. As of early Wednesday morning, Florida was the only state which had not declared which candidate had won their election, but with 303 projected delegates, Obama was [...]

Things I Learned at Early Voting Today

Jen Austin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:25:31 +0000

Early voting started Monday in Texas and runs through next week. Have you voted yet, or are you waiting until November 6th? I voted earlier today and I thought I’d pass along some of the things either I learned for the first time, or that were reaffirmed to me. 1. Voting early does not mean [...]

Pizza Hut Gets Politically Aware with 'The Pizza Party'

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:15:47 +0000

Pizza Hut has been on our semi grossed-out minds a lot recently, what with their new Kit Kat Pops and Cone Crust Pizza, among other heart attack-inducing creations. But to our surprise, the big cheeses over at the pizza chain have redeemed themselves in our books.

Obama vs. Romney Debate: Highlights From Tonight's Showdown in Denver

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:48:54 +0000

The first debate of the 2012 presidential election campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started a little after 9 p.m. ET from the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. Jim Lehrer, host of ‘Newshour’ on PBS, moderated the event, which covered domestic policy. The first part of the evening centered on the economy. Lehrer [...]

Where to Vote in Lufkin, Nacogdoches and Surrounding Areas in 2012

Andree Valentine — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:01:10 +0000

The 2012 Presidential Election is coming up in a few weeks, and it's important for all of us to vote on who our country's President should be on Tuesday, November 6. Whether you're a believer in President Barack Obama or Governer Mitt Romney, there are a few places in east Texas you can visit in order to be eligible to vote.

Find out if you are registered to vote here.

Hobby Lobby Sues Government Over Coverage of Abortion Inducing Drugs

Danny Merrell — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:53:53 +0000

According to a press release by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Hobby Lobby has filed a lawsuit in US District Court opposing the Health and Human Services “preventive services” mandate, which forces the business to provide, without co-pay, the “morning after pill” and “week after pill” in their health insurance plan, or face fines up to 1.3 million dollars per day.

Mitt Romney Taps Rep. Paul Ryan As Vice Presidential Running Mate

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:11:54 +0000

Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has named Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin his running mate. Shortly after informing supporters of the decision, the Romney-Ryan campaign called the duo “America’s comeback team.” The 42-year-old Ryan first entered Congress at the age of 28. Ryan, who has been in Congress for seven terms, serves as chairman [...]

Hilarious Mayoral Campaign, It's All About Fireworks [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:31:46 +0000

Tom Corrigan is not really running for mayor, but after watching this video, he makes as much sense as many other political folks we’ve seen lately.

Angelina County and State Primary Elections Results are in

Andree Valentine — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:52:50 +0000

The Angelina County and state primary elections results came in last night, seeing Robert Nichols, Trent Ashby and Greg Sanchez victorious in their respective races. Below is a list of winners, courtesy of Lufkin Daily News. Click here for more detailed results. State Senator, District 3 — Robert Nichols State Representative, District 57 — Trent [...]

Voters Head to the Polls for Texas Primary

Jen Austin — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:06:42 +0000

Have you voted yet? Election officials in Angelina County say more than 5600 people voted early, in the two weeks prior to today’s primary.

The race for Angelina County Sheriff is one to watch. On the Republican side voters will choose between Allen Hill and Greg Sanches. Jim Hodges runs unopposed as a Democrat for Sheriff.

The polls are open from 7am to 7pm today, so let your voice be heard. Voting is a good way to get out of the office and stretch your legs, and my political science teachers in high school and college always used to tell me it’s my civic duty to get out there and fill out a ballot. The candidates are waiting for us to decide their fate.

Are Sheep A Metaphor For The Voting Public? [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:52 +0000

Phrases like “follow the herd” and terms such as “Sheeple” paint a pretty bleak picture of the voting public. I’m afraid this video may be the clearest reflection of voters in America. Either that or it’s just some funny sheep. Enjoy!

Newt Gingrich Wants to Make the Moon the 51st State

Kathy Landin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:24:09 +0000

Newt Gingrich definitely knows how to play to his audience. In a campaign speech near Cape Canaveral, FL, on Wednesday, Gingrich promised that, as president, he would push to colonize the moon. Of course, in Florida, the space program is an important issue. Their “space coast” has been struggling since the final shuttle launched in [...]

Lady Antebellum, the Band Perry Have Not Signed On to Obama's List

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:40:04 +0000

Two of country’s biggest trios — Lady Antebellum and the Band Perry — are listed among nearly 200 names of people that President Obama hopes will endorse his re-election bid. The list of surrogates includes figures from the sports, entertainment and celebrity worlds that the President and his team would like to come aboard to support him publicly.

Learn More About Iowa Before the Caucus With Hilarious Tutorial [NSFW VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:07:03 +0000

All eyes are on Iowa today for the Iowa caucuses, an event that occurs every four years and is significant for two reasons. One, it’s the first event in the nominating process for the presidential election, and, two, it’s the only time the rest of America pays any attention to Iowa.

Well, whatever you think you know about Iowa is about to change once you watch this amusing video.