We’re at war. It’s a class war. We didn’t start it. The richest people in El Paso started it. Over
Category: Elections
The Emerging Front
We are at war. No, I’m not talking about the Ukraine. I’m talking about the undeclared class war that MountainStar
Vote for David Stout
El Chuqueño doesn’t endorse political candidates. I’ve had my heart broken too many times. But this time I’m making an
Don’t Forget to Undervote
Tomorrow is Primary Election Day. On the ballot are lots of candidates vying for lots of positions. You’ve never heard
The Democrats’ Problem
The midterms are right around the corner, and the Democrats have not kept a lot of Joe Biden’s campaign promises.
Who Will Isabel Salcido Represent?
If she’s re-elected? This notification appeared in today’s City Council meeting agenda: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the
Election Rumors
Believe it or not, election season is right around the corner. Lots of local offices are up for grabs in
Gerrymander El Paso
Here’s a link to the City of El Paso’s map of the City’s Representative districts. It’s a hash. One can
3 2 of 4 CREEED Candidates lose EPISD Bids
Three out of the four candidates receiving support from the Kids First PAC, which is supported by members of the
Credit Where Credit Is Due
This week I published a post critical of the El Paso Times coverage of an EPISD District 3 candidate. You
A Challenger for La Vero?
This story from TheHill.com: Daniel Marans, a HuffPost reporter who covers the Democratic Party, on Thursday discussed his recent story on
The El Paso Times’ Reporting on Another CREEED EPISD Candidate
This morning’s El Paso Times featured this report: An El Paso school board candidate confirmed she does not believe masks are effective
Community Forum for EPISD Board of Trustees Candidates
This came in from Xavier Miranda: We would like to cordially invite you to participate at our Community Forum for
Oscar Leeser Has a Mandate
Oscar Leeser won the election by a 4 to 1 margin. That’s more than a little bit. That’s a landslide.
A Message From the Local Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America
Greetings All, My name is Xavier Miranda, and I am the new Chair of the DSA of El Chuco Electoral
Better Candidates = Better Government
El Pasoans don’t vote. In the most recent mayoral runoff, only 13% of the registered voters cast a ballot. Yeah,
The Bets are In
The latest Campaign Finance Reports are interesting. MountainStar Sports Group has picked their favorites. Mayor Dee Margo received $23,031.48 from
Cooking the Books?
Here’s another story from the people’s English language daily: El Paso County has officially surpassed the grim milestone of 1,000 COVID-19-related
El Paso’s Fourth Tit
I reckon the local oligarchs really got their hooks into the El Paso Times. Yesterday the El Paso Times had
Secrets of Horse Trading
I’ve always said that if you’re going to sell a blind horse, the first thing you tell the mark is