Sen. Van de Putte talks Obama’s chances, school vouchers at DNC
"Capital Tonight’s" Paul Brown sat down with Texas Senator Leticia Van de Putte in Charlotte, Tuesday, at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Sen. Van de Putte is taking a more relaxed role during this year’s...
View ArticleHouston Mayor praises gay marriage platform
The first openly gay mayor of a major U.S. city, Annise Parker of Houston, is celebrating the Democratic party platform which formally recognizes marriage equality for the first time. Mayor Parker sat...
View ArticleMichelle Obama shares message with DNCC caucuses
First Lady Michelle Obama is riding a wave of popular support in Charlotte, following what most are calling a home run speech last night. There wasn’t much time for the delegates’ excitement to wear...
View ArticleState Rep. Mark Strama talks inspiration and early days in politics
State Representative Mark Strama sat down with YNN’s Paul Brown to discuss his inspiration in politics and what led him into the world of public service. Watch the entire interview in the video below.
View ArticleState Sen. Rodney Ellis talks current strategy of the Democratic Party
State Senator Rodney Ellis stopped by our Capital Tonight set at the Democratic National Convention to talk about the current strategy of the Democratic Party. Watch the entire interview in the video...
View ArticleColorful characters crowd Charlotte streets outside convention
It’s a festive scene outside the Time Warner Cable Arena here in Charlotte. Thousands of delegates, Obama supporters and vendors crowd the streets before and after each day’s convention session. It’s...
View ArticleTonight on Capital Tonight: Dissecting the debate with Neal Spelce
Dissecting the debate Capital Tonight host Paul Brown sat down earlier today with former Austin broadcaster and presidential debate coach Neal Spelce to talk about last night’s Presidential showdown....
View ArticleNew Cruz ad highlights family story
Republican candidate for Senate Ted Cruz is out with a new television ad. The :30 second spot is called "American Dream," and starts airing, today. In it, Cruz talks about his father’s journey from...
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Year in Review: Texas politicians pursue White House ambitions
Texas was front and center during last year’s search for a GOP presidential candidate. Both Governor Rick Perry and longtime Congressman Ron Paul threw their hats into the ring, and while neither won...
View ArticlePerry sets runoff election date for Senate District 6 seat
The November elections will carry on into March for some Harris County residents. After the death of Sen. Mario Gallegos Jr. in October, voters in Texas Senate District 6 voted overwhelmingly to...
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