Former Miami-Dade Democratic Party chief Joe Garcia resigned his post at the Department of Energy on Tuesday and announced his bid to run for the South Florida Congressional District 25 seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-FL. Diaz-Balart is, in turn, planning to run for the seat currently held by his retiring brother, […]
Traces of Racism in the Afterglow of a Texas Primary
March 8, 2010 By
The electoral defeat of the highest-ranking Hispanic Republican in Texas has triggered widespread speculation that race is still a significant obstacle in Texas politics, particularly among the Right. Victor Carrillo, the incumbent Railroad Commissioner, was handed an unexpected and lopsided defeat by a relatively unknown, under-funded challenger in the recent GOP primary. After the election, […]
Democrats look to Joe Garcia for a Win in 2010
February 17, 2010 By
As reported in a recent post by La Plaza, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart’s (R-FL) announcement to retire in January initiated an unexpected political jostle when his brother, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), who represents the neighboring congressional district, decided to vacate his seat and run in the retiring Diaz-Balart’s district, which is seen as a Republican safe […]
Future of Abel Maldonado as California Lieutenant Governor Remains Uncertain
February 12, 2010 By
Yesterday, the California Assembly voted 37-35 in favor of confirming Abel Maldonado to be the next Lieutenant Governor. And yet, his confirmation – or rejection – remains uncertain and contested.
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