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Second Reading Podcast: A Conversation With Gromer Jeffers, Jr., About the Steep Challenges Facing Democrats Nationally And In Texas
March 13, 2025 | By:

James Henson talks with veteran political reporter Gromer Jeffers, Jr., about his recent reporting on  national Democrats' struggles after the 2024 election, and Texas Democrats position in the state House of Representatives. 

Read Jeffers' column on Democrats challenges – "Democrats need a new attitude, message, and leaders – and they know it" – in The Dallas Morning News.

 

For context: Trends in favorability ratings of Democrats in Texas, via the UT/Texas Politics Project Poll

 

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