Texas Archives - Page 7 of 8

Duckworth, Castro Lead House Freshman Class in Early Media Buzz

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 5, 2013 |

Photo of Illinois U.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth

While most new U.S. Representatives have lain low during their first month in office, a half-dozen freshmen have received more than half the media coverage of their entire class.

Texas GOP Senate Runoff Has 2nd Lowest Decline in Turnout from Primary Since 1950

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 1, 2012 |

Only the 1972 Democratic runoff between former Senator Ralph Yarborough and Barefoot Sanders had a smaller drop in turnout of the 11 such U.S. Senate runoffs conducted since 1950

Ted Cruz: Time Was on His Side

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 31, 2012 |

The nine week gap between the primary and runoff elections is the longest for any U.S. Senate run-off in Texas history.

Broadcast Media in Love with Republican Governors in 2012

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 16, 2012 |

GOP governors land the Top 10 spots for the most broadcast reports mentioning their names since January, led by Rick Perry, Chris Christie, Scott Walker, and Rick Scott.

GOP Challengers Close Historical Gap But Fall Short in Texas US House Primaries

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 30, 2012 |

Photo of Texas U.S. Representative Ralph Hall

Tea Party candidates cut into Republican incumbents’ victory margins by levels not seen in at least a generation.

Fun Facts in Texas U.S. Senate Primary Election History

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 29, 2012 |

Nearly 40 percent of Lone Star State Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate have gone to a runoff since 1916 with the second place candidate winning in more than half of the runoff elections.

US House Tenure Varies Wildly Across the 50 States Throughout History

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 19, 2012 |

Official seal of the United State House of Representatives

U.S. Representatives from western states serve an average of 2.9 years longer than those from northeastern states throughout history.

Rick Perry: Running for President of Texas?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 31, 2011 |

Governor Perry has mentioned Texas 83 times in his five GOP presidential debates – more than four times the number any other candidate has referred to any other state.

Remember When? Bachmann Once Led the Cheers for Ron Paul 2012 Candidacy

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 13, 2011 |

Photo of Minnesota U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann

Less than two years ago, Bachmann was Paul’s opening act and applauded his prospective 2012 candidacy; on Monday the two U.S. Representatives share the New Hampshire stage as equals.