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Politics & Elections
Three Texas runoff battles in the ongoing Democratic Party civil war
The Texas Democratic congressional primary runoffs will provide a gauge as to Democratic primary voters’ support for the establishment versus the progressive wings of the party. In two of three key Texas runoffs, the outcomes will either enhance or undermine Democratic efforts to retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2022 midterms. Continue Reading
An Unconventional GOP Primary Election and Regulating the Texas Oil & Gas Industry
Up against an incumbent backed by the oil & gas industry and by the GOP establishment, and with no money, an oil and gas attorney made an audacious 5 second video, gained a wealth of “free” media coverage, and potentially catapulted herself into a May runoff to become a Texas Railroad Commissioner. Continue Reading
A Political Earthquake in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta
In Argentina, former Gov. Jorge Sapag and Gov. Omar Gutiérrez have run Neuquén since 2007. On Sunday Rolo Figueroa beat them in the MPN primary and vaulted into pole position to be Neuquén’s next governor in 2023. Continue Reading
Electric Cooperatives, The Lone Shining Utility Star Of The Texas 2021 Winter Storm
Texans served by regulated electricity markets, especially by electric cooperatives, were much more satisfied with their providers’ performance during Winter Storm Uri than those in deregulated markets. Continue Reading
Survey Shows Texans Don’t Like Warren Buffett’s $8 Billion Texas Power Plan
Despite the demand for policy remedies to mitigate the impact of severe weather events, a majority of Texans seems opposed to a policy that would require consumers to largely shoulder the burden for boosting reserve electrical generation capacity. Continue Reading
Election 2020: Kamala Harris is Biden’s choice for VP. How will the next 90 days unfold?
To offer insight into what might happen in the final 90 days before the 2020 presidential election, political science fellow Mark P. Jones answers some of the most pressing questions about the race, including how Biden’s choice of running mate — Sen. Kamala Harris — will impact his campaign, which states will be major battlegrounds and more. Continue Reading