The Big Flip
The Big Flip
KUT & KUTX Studios, Ashley Lopez
Something big might happen in Texas politics this November.
BONUS: The Big Flop
So Democrats in Texas didn’t get what they were hoping for in the 2020 election. Why not?
Nov 9, 2020
6 min
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.
Oct 8, 2020
7 min
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.
Oct 7, 2020
15 min
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.
Oct 5, 2020
10 min
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 […]
Oct 2, 2020
16 min