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NPT Special Report: District 3 Candidate Guide
by NPT
City Council District 3 candidates answer questions regarding industry, stormwater, development, and the challenges of the district.
Posted on April 30, 2008
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NPT District 3 Questionnaire: Emma Acosta
Posted on April 29, 2008
City Council District 3 candidate Emma Acosta answers questions regarding industry, stormwater, development, and the challenges of the district.
NPT District 3 Questionnaire: Naomi Gonzalez
Posted on April 29, 2008
City Council District 3 candidate Naomi Gonzalez answers questions regarding industry, stormwater, development, and the challenges of the district.
- NPT District 3 Questionnaire: Fabiola Ruiz-Arras
- City Council District 3 candidate Fabiola Ruiz-Arras answers questions regarding industry, stormwater, development, and the challenges of the district.
- NPT District 3 Questionnaire: John Burch
- City Council District 3 candidate John Burch answers questions regarding industry, stormwater, development, and the challenges of the district.
- NPT District 3 Questionnaire: Joseph Villescas
- City Council District 3 candidate Joseph Villescas answers questions regarding industry, stormwater, development, and the challenges of the district.
- Leon Announces Endorsements, Candidates Tangle Tonight
- Leon announces endorsements, and a forum takes place this evening on the East Side. A little update on the sheriff race.
- Texas Democratic Party: The Caucus Must Go On
- Texas Democratic Party will not do as suggested by one campaign and circumvent Party rules to set up an unnecessary, ad hoc "verification" process that could effectively disqualify delegates selected at their precinct conventions after the fact.
- The Inner Loop 3.17.08: Reyes Headlines for Chavez
- There's still an election to be had. Fund-raisers for Chavez and Gutierrez. Also, a peek ahead at city politics, and some lobbying (hint, think land sale) at City Hall.
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NPT District 3 Questionnaire: Fabiola Ruiz-Arras
Posted on April 30, 2008
City Council District 3 candidate Fabiola Ruiz-Arras answers questions regarding industry, stormwater, development, and the challenges of the district.
NPT District 3 Questionnaire: John Burch
Posted on April 29, 2008
City Council District 3 candidate John Burch answers questions regarding industry, stormwater, development, and the challenges of the district.
NPT District 3 Questionnaire: Joseph Villescas
Posted on April 29, 2008
City Council District 3 candidate Joseph Villescas answers questions regarding industry, stormwater, development, and the challenges of the district.
Leon Announces Endorsements, Candidates Tangle Tonight
Posted on March 19, 2008
Leon announces endorsements, and a forum takes place this evening on the East Side. A little update on the sheriff race.
Texas Democratic Party: The Caucus Must Go On
Posted on March 17, 2008
Texas Democratic Party will not do as suggested by one campaign and circumvent Party rules to set up an unnecessary, ad hoc "verification" process that could effectively disqualify delegates selected at their precinct conventions after the fact.
The Inner Loop 3.17.08: Reyes Headlines for Chavez
Posted on March 17, 2008
There's still an election to be had. Fund-raisers for Chavez and Gutierrez. Also, a peek ahead at city politics, and some lobbying (hint, think land sale) at City Hall.
The Score: It's Not Over for Everyone
Posted on March 4, 2008
Election results (mostly)! Winners include Marquez, Margo, Moody and Esparza. Runoffs: Wiles-Leon; Chavez-Gutierrez; Arditti-Hernandez; Perez-Sarinana; Gandara-Sanchez; Chavez-Sommers. And some observations.
Political Parties
Posted on March 5, 2008
Pre-election parties are different than post-election parties. Pre-election parties are seduction. Post-election parties are payoff. On election night, I went to some post-election parties.
Caucus Conflict: Clinton Camp Alleges Obama Interference
Posted on March 4, 2008
Clinton campaigners claimed numerous instances of intimidation, misinformation and other actions by Obama supporters. "We're keeping our legal options on the table," said Kristin Lee, El Paso campaign spokeswoman.
Raucous Caucus? In Sunset, Just a Little Disorganized
Posted on March 4, 2008
Some confusion at the Sunset Heights caucus, where more than 100 people showed up and took some time to get organized. The rivalry there was mostly good-natured and friendly. Other precincts, however, were more troubled, Clinton supporters said.
Caucus Chaos? Keep it Clean, Folks
Posted on March 4, 2008
The jockeying begins already, as the Clinton and Obama camps send out dueling news releases each setting the stage for complaints about caucus monkey business.
Some Political Parties
Posted on March 4, 2008
Wondering what to do on a slow Tuesday evening? Start your weekend early and act like you care by attending one of these political parties!
Clarke for Clinton, Women for Obama; Countdown to Tuesday
Posted on March 1, 2008
The Clinton campaign leads in big names and visits to El Paso, but the Obama campaign is close behind. Friday, retired Gen. Wesley Clarke visited on behalf of Clinton; prior to Clarke, retired Gen. Tony McPeak visited for Obama.
NPT Voter Guide 2008
Posted on February 18, 2008
UPDATED 3.3.08 - Early voting broke records in El Paso and across the state. Still, there are plenty of (virtual) ballots that need punching -- less than one in six of those eligible cast a vote early. Get out and vote today. Here's a quick compilation of resources.
Clintons Push El Paso Vote
Posted on February 27, 2008
Former President Clinton comes to El Paso Monday night. Obama sends comedian George Lopez today. But it's the Clinton camp doing the heavy breathing in El Paso, with visits already from President Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton.
Demo Party Chair, On Voting Twice
Posted on February 27, 2008
An explanation of the "Texas Two Step" election process, from the El Paso County Democratic Party chairman.
Pizza and Politics at UTEP
Posted on February 20, 2008
Democratic candidates tried to ride the youth wave at a "meet and greet" event at UTEP. Some of the students were in it for the issues. For others, the issue was free pizza. Ah, youth.
Early Voting Information Center
Posted on February 18, 2008
Everything you need to know to get out there and cast your ballot ahead of the rush.
NPT Voter Guide 2008
Posted on February 18, 2008
With early voting beginning Feb. 19, we wanted to share with you all the valuable information on the offices at stake and the prospective candidates for those offices
So, here it is, your on-line Voter Guide 2008.
