(Austinist) Editor's Note: Our siblings over at DCist have been given the opportunity to cover this year's historic Democratic National Convention, taking place in Denver this week. Since this is a matter of considerable importance and one that I believe our readers are interested in, we'll be sharing their occasional broadcasts throughout the week. All posts are by DCist editor Sommer Mathis, an official member of the DNC's prestigious state blogger corps. One day down......

(Austinist) Editor's Note: Our siblings over at DCist have been given the opportunity to cover this year's historic Democratic National Convention, taking place in Denver this week. Since this is a matter of considerable importance and one that I believe our readers are interested in, we'll be sharing their occasional broadcasts throughout the week. All posts are by DCist editor Sommer Mathis, an official member of the DNC's prestigious state blogger corps. DCist is......

With literally hours remaining until Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama announces his running mate (via text message, no less), the internet is abuzz with last-minute speculation. Among the names now being bandied about is Texas Congressman Chet Edwards, an A&M and Harvard grad with a political career dating back to the early eighties. Though a less likely contender than more prominent figures like Delaware Senator Joseph Biden, Bayh, Kaine, and Sebelius, Edwards is nevertheless among......

Dubbed “The Impact of Partisan Politics,” next Friday's panel discussion assembles four area political and community leaders for an informed and civil discussion that will touch on November's presidential election, the economy, national security, and health care—all matters that have, of late, been the subject of intensified public opinion. ...

meme!/flickrThe Democratic Party hasn't been a strong contender in Williamson County since, well, the Gipper took office, but it's nevertheless staging a valiant effort this election year. The new campaign headquarters for Willco's Democratic candidates opened this past weekend to some fanfare, despite being largely overshadowed by the convention of marauding liberals in downtown Austin. They're now up and running, and could use your donations and/or volunteer time. The list of things needed (some of......

From KSAT: More than 1,000 calls poured into the Bexar County Elections Department on Monday from voters wanting to know where they could vote in Tuesday's primary. Problem is -- Texas isn't holding a primary on Tuesday, like more than 20 states are. "The voters think they're actually going to the polls (Tuesday) because it's Super Tuesday," said Bexar County Elections Commissioner Jacque Callanen. "It's all over the national media and the local media that......

Tonight's massive Super Tuesday election returns should make for some top notch TV watching, but there's no reason why you should spend the evening yelling at political pundits by yourself. Whether you're a hardcore democrat or republican, plenty of your like-minded brethren are getting together around town to watch the returns and collectively celebrate (or commiserate). Besides the formal meetup spots, you'll probably stand a decent chance of catching some prime time coverage at Brown Bar and the Cloak Room....