Blue Texas

[toddnjoyce]

Texas is already blue. We just haven't realized it yet. If you look at what's happening in Harris County Dallas San Antonio Austin, pretty soon you're going to see no Republicans getting elected to office

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The challenge is the concentration of extreme ‘blue’ in the urban areas.

Funny thing is all the Immigrants from other states are skewing the politics in a non-native manner.

 

[Vaquero]

Not real funny.

 

[majormadmax]

2016 Presidential election votes...

 

[toddnjoyce]

Same election, but for local results.

And by ideology. Note that about 1/3d each responded as either R, D, or Independent.

That 1/3d who identify as Independent are the people to follow.

 

[seeker_two]

Considering its over $20 grand to have one child and an average of $50k-$70k for education. $500+ a month for medical insurance. School Tax. It'd almost seem it was that way by design.

Worse if you adopt.....

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[oldag]

2016 Presidential election votes...

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A few of those blue blocks represent a very large percentage of Texas' total population.

 

[Vaquero]

A few of those blue blocks represent a very large percentage of Texas' total population.

Like kalifornia

 

[toddnjoyce]

From Texascounties.net, a pretty good analysis that is disconcerting.

The top ten most populous counties in Texas, as a group, vote down the center or lean Democratic, while the remaining 244 counties are, as a group, solidly Republican.

Turnout was higher throughout the state in 2016, but especially in the large, urban counties.

In the ten most populous counties, Trump received slightly fewer votes than Romney, despite a much higher turnout. As a result, his share of the vote in these urban counties was much lower than Romney's.

Clinton received a huge increase in number of votes compared to Obama in the most populous counties. Third party and independent candidates also saw a large boost in votes. Both Clinton's and the "other" share of the vote increased substantially.

In the remaining 244 counties, both major-party candidates' share of the vote was lower in 2016 compared to 2012, while third party and independent candidates did better.

 

[larrykendellwebb]

From Texascounties.net, a pretty good analysis that is disconcerting.

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The top ten most populous counties in Texas, as a group, vote down the center or lean Democratic, while the remaining 244 counties are, as a group, solidly Republican.

Turnout was higher throughout the state in 2016, but especially in the large, urban counties.

In the ten most populous counties, Trump received slightly fewer votes than Romney, despite a much higher turnout. As a result, his share of the vote in these urban counties was much lower than Romney's.

Clinton received a huge increase in number of votes compared to Obama in the most populous counties. Third party and independent candidates also saw a large boost in votes. Both Clinton's and the "other" share of the vote increased substantially.

In the remaining 244 counties, both major-party candidates' share of the vote was lower in 2016 compared to 2012, while third party and independent candidates did better.

Well like most cities are Democratic, while small town and surrounding cities are republicans

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[Wildcat Diva]

I’m trying to coach my just turned 18 year old kid about how to consider his voting responsibility. He’s a little nervous and unsure. He wants to be informed.

I explained the process to him.

And wow, those proposition questions.

I found this link to send him.

Interesting to see the different propositions for dem and rep.
WOW.

Was answering a lot of the questions going “**** yeah”
https://www.teachthevote.org/news/2018/02/08/learn-about-2018-party-primary-ballot-propositions/

 

[oldag]

I’m trying to coach my just turned 18 year old kid about how to consider his voting responsibility. He’s a little nervous and unsure. He wants to be informed.

I explained the process to him.

And wow, those proposition questions.

I found this link to send him.

Interesting to see the different propositions for dem and rep.
WOW.

Was answering a lot of the questions going “**** yeah”
https://www.teachthevote.org/news/2018/02/08/learn-about-2018-party-primary-ballot-propositions/

Re: the Dem propositions - Talk about massive deficits coming. So they want to go with zero college loans to ease the economic burden of the next generation? So who is going to pay for that? The next generation.

No common sense at all...

 

[roadkill]

Re: the Dem propositions - Talk about massive deficits coming. So they want to go with zero college loans to ease the economic burden of the next generation? So who is going to pay for that? The next generation.

No common sense at all...

Should everyone in Texas have the right to a fair tax system, where all interests (business, corporations, and individuals) pay their share, so that state government meets its obligations? Yes/No

Nope just huge tax increases

 

[toddnjoyce]

What burned my ass about the D party propositions was the fact that everyone of them started with the words “Should everyone...”

Hell no. Everyone is a broad word.

 

[oldag]

What burned my ass about the D party propositions was the fact that everyone of them started with the words “Should everyone...”

Hell no. Everyone is a broad word.

You nasty person, you. You are supposed to be "inclusive".

Of course liberals are only inclusive of those who agree with them.

 

[Renegade]

Not all people that vote in the Democratic primary will vote Democratic in the general election.

This.

Republicans are safe as long as they send up good candidates. But some are questionable, like AG Paxton and his legal problems, and Lt Gov Patrick who thinks the bathroom is the most important issue. Both of these needed to be primaried with better candidates, but that did not happen. I am sure there are a couple others.

 

[billyb4u64]

I’m trying to coach my just turned 18 year old kid about how to consider his voting responsibility. He’s a little nervous and unsure. He wants to be informed.

I explained the process to him.

And wow, those proposition questions.

I found this link to send him.

Interesting to see the different propositions for dem and rep.
WOW.

Was answering a lot of the questions going “**** yeah”
https://www.teachthevote.org/news/2018/02/08/learn-about-2018-party-primary-ballot-propositions/

If they are willing to work for it they will go Rep .If they want it given to them they will go Dem . then the abortion ??? GOOD LUCK !!!

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[Wildcat Diva]

He did it. He talked about some of his answers with me. He thinks a little differently from me on a few things but I think he did well.

 

[BRD@66]

He did it. He talked about some of his answers with me. He thinks a little differently from me on a few things but I think he did well.

Wow! A teenager who thinks differently than his parent? I'm glad I was sitting.
(way to go mom)

 

[Davetex]

I wouldn't worry at all about a "Blue Wave", I predict it will be more like a Blue Fart.

 

[GeorgeandSugar]

If they are willing to work for it they will go Rep .If they want it given to them they will go Dem . then the abortion ??? GOOD LUCK !!!

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Reading the REP and DEM propositions and had there been no reference to which party, it was quite obvious who was who. The DEMs contained “the right to.” The social justice narrative was all so apparent. Sounds like socialism.


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