James Talarico at Juneteenth Freedom Walk in Fort Worth June 19 US Rep who lost promotion quest in primary creates opportunity to save the day with vague and non-committal approach to nominee's campaign before convention as Trump-Paxton unites Democrats in Texas more than any American leader since FDR more   Congress member who lost to Talarico in primary won't attend state party gathering in Corpus Christi and says she hasn't made choice in race at top of ticket in fall amid lament on lack of enthusiasm due to lack of Black nominee on statewide slate. more Jasmine Crockett with Taylor Rehmet after SD 9 win on January 31   D'rinda Randall won state chair race at Texas GOP Convention June 11 Republican who ousted chairman Ken Paxton pushed to keep tells SREC state party has large deficit due to event in Houston and ignites furor on right with news state lawmaker on impeachment board in AG ordeal had signed on as temporary legal team member. more   Tentative forecast sees Democrat on top in 2018 replay after GOP convention exposes party more divided than ever, resting on laurels and making no attempt to adapt to national climate or to keep Cornyn voters with heavy reliance on unpopular president and silly false narrative on Dem. more James Talarico calls for Adam Hoffman files release in Waco June 18   MS Now host Jen Psaki with Texas Democrat James Talarico June 12 Ken Paxton says Dallas getting first-ever midterm convention with Trump as main draw despite record low approvals as Texas GOP gets chance for damage mitigation after state party event scares Muslims and Cornyn backers off. more   U.S. Senate contender faces decision on breaking silence on convicted child sex offender he helped go free as Democrat's lone requirement on taking challenge on Texas BBQ debates designed to show he's vegan after AG stumbled into Tech QB fiasco that ended with surrender to Big 12. more Dan Patrick touts campaign mini-movies with Revere ad June 15   Dueling AI pictures with Greg Abbott and NY's Kathy Hochul June 15 Abbott slaps back at Hochul for making fun of Spurs hero portrayal in fake photo that some are calling jinx after SA collapse in four of five games with double-digit leads after entering NBA finals as big favorites over Knicks before leader's bid to milk glory before NBA finals start. more   Ken Paxton raises money for fall after Texas Senate runoff win May 26