So Democrats in Texas didn’t get what they were hoping for in the 2020 election. Why not?
Part 4: It’s Hard To Predict The Outcome Of This Election. Here’s Why.
A pandemic. Changes to voting locations. Expectations for huge turnout. All of these factors are wildcards for the 2020 election.
Part 3: What This Year Could Mean For The Next Decade In Texas Politics
Whoever controls the levers of state government after the 2020 election will have a role in determining who represents you in Congress and the Legislature for the next 10 years. Democrats hope they have a seat at the table.
Part 2: What’s Next For The ‘Texas Miracle’?
For years, Texas Republicans have run for office on the state’s business-friendly reputation. But that reputation may also be leading to the GOP’s weakening political power in the state.
Part 1: How The GOP Consolidated Political Power In Texas
Something big might happen in Texas politics this November. There’s a good chance that Texas Democrats will win control of one lever of power for the first time in almost 20 years. If Democrats win a majority in the Texas House of Representatives, it would mark a huge shift in state politics. In this first episode of The Big Flip, we take a look back at Texas politics, the LBJ days and how we got to where we are–total control by the Republicans. Will the winds of change be strong enough in the November 2020 election to change our red state?