Gebe Martinez

Gebe Martinez

@gebem.bsky.social

Former DC journalist, strategic comms consultant, writer, and member of #DemocracyPartners. Lifelong lover of music, piano, and politics.

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October Poll: In Texas General Election, Talarico Leads Paxton by Four Points; Abbott Leads Hinojosa by Three Points texaspublicopinionresearch.substack.com/p/october-po...

texaspublicopinionresearch.substack.comOctober Poll: In Texas General Election, Talarico Leads Paxton by Four Points; Abbott Leads Hinojosa by Three PointsTexas Public Opinion Research (TPOR)—a nonpartisan polling initiative dedicated to exploring Texans’ beliefs and priorities—today released a new poll of Texas likely general election voters, focused o...
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Trump's going to cost #Abbott & #Paxton even more lost votes on Nov. 3 by urging #SCOTUS to allow border wall across #BigBendNationalPark. Bipartisan opposition to his planned destruction of Big Bend for the wall is fierce & considered a BIG waste of money. www.texastribune.org/2026/10/21/t...

texastribune.orgTrump asks Supreme Court to let Big Bend border project resumeThe emergency appeal seeks to resume work on the project, which opponents argue is a waste of money due to low illegal immigration in the area and could harm scenic landscapes.
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Here's voter turnout yesterday in TX's 3 largest counties & a couple of key S.TX counties. Tarrant, where 97 polling locations were removed, didn't publicly release numbers yesterday. Yes, Harris shattered its previous record, but Hidalgo also out-performed its 2018 1st day of voting turnout.

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TX GOV's fake, corrupt border crisis still costing taxpayers $$$$$: Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency. www.propublica.org/article/greg...

propublica.orgTrump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency.Since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott first declared an emergency at the border in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers without goi...
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Glad #JamesTalarico has recovered from serious case of flu. But we won't see Paxton recover from cowardice & show up for debate with James. TxTrib: Talarico returns to campaign trail at ACL festival after illness spurred GOP calls for "proof of life" www.texastribune.org/2026/10/09/j...

texastribune.orgTalarico makes first public appearance since flu-induced absenceRepublican Ken Paxton made hay over the Democrat’s nine-day spell between public appearances, while right-wing commentators ran with unverified theories and dismissed that Talarico's recovery could ha...

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#DemocracyPartners’ #MikeLux takes issue with #USChamberofCommerce stance against people looking “for solutions” during these tough economic times. “God forbid we let people look for solutions to problems like not being able to afford their housing, utilities, health care, groceries,

open.substack.comChamber of Commerce: Stop Looking for Solutions, PeopleIn these complicated times, don’t be thinking about any other system except the one working so well for all of us now.
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Campaigns need to learn how to improve digital and personal security. It’s too serious to ignore, especially after @AmyActonOH in OH and @JamesTalerico in TX were targeted.

democracypartners.substack.comViolent threats against two Democratic candidates in OH and TX raise warnings for all contenders regardless of party affiliation, according to Action This Day’s security study.ATD issues steps candidates should take following security threats against TX Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico and OH Gubernatorial Democratic nominee Amy Acton.
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Violent threats against two Democratic candidates in OH and TX raise warnings for all contenders regardless of party affiliation, according to Action This Day’s security study. Click link below. (ATD headed by @DemocracyPartners' #MacDAllesandro) democracypartners.substack.com/p/violent-th...

democracypartners.substack.comViolent threats against two Democratic candidates in OH and TX raise warnings for all contenders regardless of party affiliation, according to Action This Day’s security study.ATD issues steps candidates should take following security threats against TX Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico and OH Gubernatorial Democratic nominee Amy Acton.
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I am so grateful that Gloria Steinem lived on this Earth and stood up for women like me who were learning, decades ago, the meaning of "equal rights." She was one of the few people I ever interviewed who made me nervous.She was a true, accomplished icon. #RestinPower www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...

nytimes.comGloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
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Thanks to #AAAS for inviting me to present the "Introduction to Congress" at the orientation session for this year's congressional fellows. The class members asked great questions as they get ready for a historic and challenging period on Capitol Hill.

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So much for #Trump administration being friendly to TX. www.texasmonthly.com/news-politic... #BigBendNationalPark destruction sends a big middle finger salute to TX, and everyone, regardless of political party, must stand up & say, "NO!" Sign the petition opposing the bulldozing. nobigbendwall.org

texasmonthly.comPhotos: Construction Begins in Big Bend National ParkAfter months of speculation, bulldozers and construction crews arrived in the park and began clearing land adjacent to the border.
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Trump & Blanche likely gave themselves wiggle room to get out of these agreements. All they wanted was appeasement to satisfy senators blocking Blanche's confirmation as AG. But Senators willing to stand up to Trump should rightly oppose Blanche's confirmation. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/u...

nytimes.comBlanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. DealTodd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.
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Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, TX, is one of three service members killed since Friday in U.S. war with Iran. A 4th is missing. Americans are being killed with missiles Trump said Iran should keep "out of fairness," in failed "peace" pact. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

expressnews.comTexas soldier among those killed in Iranian attack on U.S. base in JordanPvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, was killed Friday in the attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
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"We’re bigger than partisanship. We’re bigger than corruption. Texas is bigger than all of those things. Because it’s not just a state. It’s a state of mind," Talarico told the convention.

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like Merin Kolodner, an eighth grader in New Hampshire, who studied the history of abortion rights for #NationalHistoryDay and produced a short documentary on the subject. #MustRead and interviewed a reproductive rights leader @HeatherBooth, a co-founder of @DemPartners

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Four years after U.S. Supreme Court overturned reproductive rights, spurring voter anger in the 2022 midterm elections, advocates say the issue remains critical for voters this November. It also is important for future voters +1 open.substack.com/pub/democrac...

open.substack.comFour years after U.S. Supreme Court overturned reproductive rights, spurring voter anger in the 2022 midterm elections, advocates say the issue remains critical for voters this November.Women's rights also concerns future voters like Merin Kolodner a New Hampshire 8th grader who interviewed rights leader & #DemocracyPartners' co-founder Heather Booth for National History Day project.
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#GoSpursGo! ...to the #NBA Finals after defeating OKC #Thunder in Game 7 of Western Conference finals. Thrilled to see the young Spurs team show they are the best in the league. On to the finals against the #Knicks!

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NEW REPORTING from @DemPartners' @laurenwindsor.bsky.social and @OklahomaWatch on the increasing political influence of "biblical finance" firms.

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Read my latest investigative piece in @OklahomaWatch on how 'biblical finance' is shaping state politics: a GOP state treasurer steered a $2B board consultant contract to a Christian finance firm oklahomawatch.org/2026/05/19/t...

oklahomawatch.orgTSET Investment Consultant Partnered with Russ Allies During Bid Process - Oklahoma WatchOklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ steered a $2 billion investment consulting contract to a Christian firm whose principals were deeply intertwined with his own advisors and anti-ESG allies during the biddi...

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Read my latest investigative piece in @OklahomaWatch on how 'biblical finance' is shaping state politics: a GOP state treasurer steered a $2B board consultant contract to a Christian finance firm oklahomawatch.org/2026/05/19/t...

oklahomawatch.orgTSET Investment Consultant Partnered with Russ Allies During Bid Process - Oklahoma WatchOklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ steered a $2 billion investment consulting contract to a Christian firm whose principals were deeply intertwined with his own advisors and anti-ESG allies during the biddi...
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#JamesTalarico says in his response that it doesn't matter who Trump endorses; either one is bad for Texas. Statement below:

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shows Talarico's favorability rating by voters is 46%, 42% for Paxton & 37% for Cornyn, an indication that winning TX won't be as easy as Trump may be expecting with his backing of Paxton. (poll link: static1.squarespace.com/static/67aa7...) www.expressnews.com/politics/tex...

expressnews.comTrump endorses Texas AG Ken Paxton in heated race for Texas U.S. Senate seatU.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had both been vying for Trump's endorsement ahead of their runoff May 26.
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It's no surprise Trump has endorsed #Paxton for GOP nomination for the Senate seat now occupied by Sen. John Cornyn, who faces Paxton in the upcoming #GOPrunoff election. Paxton and Trump have much in common, including long histories of corruption. Cornyn tried to win Trump's backing, but couldn't +

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match Trump's description of Paxton as a "true MAGA warrior." The #GOPprimary winner will face Democrat #JamesTalarico who's been in a virtual tie with Paxton & Cornyn in recent statewide polls. But a new survey by TX Southern University's Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research & Survey Center +

Gebe Martinez
@gebem.bsky.social

shows Talarico's favorability rating by voters is 46%, 42% for Paxton & 37% for Cornyn, an indication that winning TX won't be as easy as Trump may be expecting with his backing of Paxton. (poll link: static1.squarespace.com/static/67aa7...) www.expressnews.com/politics/tex...

expressnews.comTrump endorses Texas AG Ken Paxton in heated race for Texas U.S. Senate seatU.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had both been vying for Trump's endorsement ahead of their runoff May 26.