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FTX political contributions flowed to Texans in both parties in 2022 midterm elections

WASHINGTON — Two super PACs associated with disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Samuel Bankman-Fried pumped more than $2.7 million into a Dallas congressional race, helping Democrat Jasmine Crockett top a crowded primary field and coast to election last month.

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Texas Democrats After Beto

Joaquin Castro? Colin Allred? Lina Hidalgo? Clay Jenkins? Can anyone gain a political foothold in the GOP-controlled Lone Star State?

Texas Observer

Beto O’Rourke returned $1 million check from FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried

O’Rourke’s campaign said they gave the money back before the company’s scandals became widely public, because they were taken aback by such a large unsolicited donation.

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GOP fell short in Latino-heavy areas along US-Mexico border

The Republican Party set its sights on South Texas and other areas around the U.S.-Mexico border in the 2022 midterm elections in part of its push for a so-called “red wave” to usher in a large House majority.

Tribune News Service

GOP fell short in Latino-heavy areas along U.S-Mexico border - Roll Call

Republican efforts to lean into immigration concerns fell short on the border, along with a lackluster GOP showing nationwide.

Roll Call

Capitol Lens | Selfie schtick - Roll Call

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar takes a selfie with newly elected incoming members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus after a news conference at the AFL-CIO building in Washington on Sunday. Among the freshmen lawmakers behind Omar are, from left, Rep.-elects Shri Thanedar of Michigan, Greg Casar of Texas, Robert Garcia…

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Photos: Election Day 2022 in Texas

Texas Tribune photographers spread out all over the state to document a momentous midterm election.

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Summer Lee overcomes AIPAC onslaught

AIPAC poured a ton of money into the race to oppose Lee in the primary and later boost her Republican opponent

Salon

‘They haven’t tried’: Bernie Sanders on Democrats’ economic messaging

In a Guardian interview, the Vermont senator urges people to turn out for next week’s ‘consequential’ midterm elections

The Guardian - US

Bernie Sanders tours Texas hoping to amp up progressive turnout, including in key South Texas race

The two-time Democratic presidential candidate visited Central Texas and South Texas amid concerns that young and working-class voters are not mobilized enough for the midterm election.

The Texas Tribune

Progressives bullish despite mixed results in Democratic primaries

Morale-boosting victories were tempered by bruising defeats but US leftwingers feel the party’s center of gravity is shifting

The Guardian - US

Texas Democrats to Biden: Protect out-of-state providers who prescribe abortion-inducing medication

The request for a public health emergency declaration was part of a set of recommendations to allow abortion access to Texans who might not be able to travel out of state.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans cheer end of Roe v. Wade while Democrats vow to fight back in November

Attorney General Ken Paxton declared on Twitter that he would be closing his office and “making it an annual holiday” in honor of the Supreme Court decision.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Casar Superstar?

The organizer, groundbreaking Austin policymaker, and congressional nominee plans to be the House’s ‘most pro-labor’ member.

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Texans Show Up in Force to Protect ‘Roe’

The Supreme Court is about to overturn 1973 landmark reproductive-rights ruling. Austinites are not here for it.

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 12

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition

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Progressives get a mixed bag in Texas as Cisneros and Cuellar head to a runoff

Another AOC-backed candidate, Greg Casar, wins his primary easily

The Independent UK

As Biden denounced defunding the police, Greg Casar, who made Austin reduce police funding, won his primary

Exclusive: Texas Democrat who overwhelmingly won primary in Austin talks about his win, how AOC helped and how to talk about reducing police funding

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Casar wins Democratic primary in Texas’ 35th Congressional District

Greg Casar defeated three candidates—State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, consultant Carla-Joy Sisco, and former San Antonio City Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran—in the Democratic primary election for Texas’ 35th Congressional District on March 1, 2022.

Texas Observer

Progressive Greg Casar Trounces Competition in Central Texas Congressional Primary

Longtime State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, meanwhile, flops.

Texas Observer

Lone Star ‘Squad’: AOC Rallies for Texans Greg Casar and Jessica Cisneros

The two candidates would represent a new left edge of Texas' congressional delegation.

Salon

AOC rallies for Texas progressives

Ocasio-Cortez stumps in San Antonio for left-leaning Democrats: "If we flip Texas, we flip the country"

Ballotpedia

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 9

In this issue: Ocasio-Cortez, Our Revolution get involved in Texas and a former Lt. Gov. seeks old office in Vermont

Texas Observer

Rodriguez Goes on Offense Against Homeless Camping in Democratic Primary

The longtime state representative and congressional candidate parrots conservative talking points in wedge-issue mailer.

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