Five most memorable moments from vice presidential debates
The eight vice presidential debates held over the past 36 years have had minimal impact on the final election results. Arguably, only one — Republican Dick Cheney’s strong performance against Democrat...
View ArticleVice presidents: The good, the bad and the powerful
Top five rankings for the most and least successful vice presidents as well as the best and worst running mates in U.S. history.
View ArticleVice presidents: The good, the bad and the powerful
In honor of the vice presidential debate tonight between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan, Texas on the Potomac brings you the best, worst and most influential vice presidents as well as the VPs that did more...
View ArticleGeorge W. Bush urges lawmakers to approach immigration with a “benevolent...
"Not only do immigrants help build our economy, they invigorate our soul. America can be a lawful society and a welcoming society at the same time," the former president told the audience.
View ArticleGeorge Bush and George Bush get Midland courthouse named for them
If you thought George Herbert Walker Bush Houston Intercontinental Airport is a mouthful, we have a good one for you. Get ready for the … George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush United States Courthouse...
View ArticleMerry Christmas, President Bush: 41st president celebrates holiday with...
This post was compiled by TxPotomac’s Rick Dunham from Associated Press dispatches. Former President George H.W. Bush spent Christmas in a Houston hospital with his wife, Barbara, and other relatives...
View Article‘Put the harps back in the closet,’ says George H.W. Bush aide
The national media has been keeping a close eye on the former President George H. W. Bush as he has spent over a month in a Houston hospital.
View ArticleGeorge H.W. Bush’s health still a concern; he’ll miss Obama inauguration
With health concerns looming, both former president George H.W. Bush and his son George W. Bush have declined invitations to this year’s presidential inauguration festivities. According to ABC News,...
View ArticleBush hacking case focuses attention on Sheila Jackson Lee’s cybersecurity...
Even before the revelations that the Bush family’s email traffic had been breached by a hacker, a member of the Houston-area congressional delegation had been pushing for legislation to enhance...
View ArticleSocial media reaction to Bush hacking case: Anger at invasion of privacy,...
This story was compiled by Arlind Maurer of the Washington bureau. [View the story "Reactions to the hacker attack on the Bush family" on Storify] Bush hacked: Investigation after private emails,...
View ArticleHappy Presidents’ Day: Here’s some Texas presidential trivia
To celebrate Presidents’ Day, Texas on the Potomac is pleased to offer you this Texas presidential trivia quiz: How many U.S. presidents were born in Texas? 2 Dwight Eisenhower Lyndon Johnson How many...
View ArticleTed Cruz is ‘hot’ among conservatives as national speculation on a...
The Cruz craze may be sweeping the nation, at least among Republican conservative networks. Though Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and his staff remain mum on any interest in a 2016 president bid, support...
View ArticleThe ten most popular political conspiracy theories (PHOTO GALLERY)
Public Policy Polling likes to throw us a curve ball occasionally, with a survey that isn’t the usual Democrat vs. Republican election match-up. The newest is some offbeat polling on public opinion on...
View ArticleTexas’ Steel Magnolia remembers Britain’s Iron Lady
One was the first woman ever to serve as prime minister of Great Britain. The other was the first woman ever to serve as a U.S. senator from Texas. Both were strong women who overcame pervasive sexism...
View ArticleGeorge H.W. Bush honored in Obama’s budget
Tucked away in President Barack Obama’s financial plan for the upcoming year is a tribute to former president George H.W. Bush. Obama proposed to designate $10 million toward a national volunteer fund...
View ArticleThe Obama budget: What it means to Texas
On Wednesday, President Obama released his $3.77 trillion budget blueprint that features investments in infrastructure education, and research while replacing the automatic budget cuts that went to...
View ArticleState Secret Revealed: George W. Bush underwent back surgery in January
The world knows well of the medical travails of Houston’s favorite ex-president, George H.W. Bush. But now, due to the resourcefulness (and sources) of National Journal’s Tom DeFrank, the world knows...
View ArticleGeorge W. Bush says it’s ‘OK’ Nelson Mandela disagreed with him on Iraq —‘he...
Former President George W. Bush answers questions about Nelson Mandela, the NSA security leaks, why he won't criticize the Obama administration, and about his own approval ratings.
View ArticleGeorge H.W. Bush to return to the White House next week for a ‘Points of...
The 41st president, former First Lady Barbara Bush and other members of the Bush family will travel to Washington to attend an event next Monday afternoon honoring the winner of the 5,000th "Daily...
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