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TEXAS GOVERNMENT 2306

TEXAS GOVERNMENT 2306. UNIT 4 POLITICAL PARTIES. Reasons Texas Was a One-Party Democratic State. SLAVERY Republican Party’s early opposition to slavery CIVIL WAR Republican President Lincoln’s role in defeating Confederacy during Civil War RECONSTRUCTION

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TEXAS GOVERNMENT 2306

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  1. TEXAS GOVERNMENT 2306 UNIT 4 POLITICAL PARTIES

  2. Reasons Texas Was a One-Party Democratic State • SLAVERY • Republican Party’s early opposition to slavery • CIVIL WAR • Republican President Lincoln’s role in defeating Confederacy during Civil War • RECONSTRUCTION • Harsh policies pursued by Republicans during Reconstruction

  3. CAUSES OF RISE OF REPUBLICAN PARTY IN TEXAS • ·Northerners moving to Texas • ·Growing liberalism of Democratic Party in 1960s and 1970s  • ·Popularity of President Reagan-1980s • · Weakening memories of Civil War, Reconstruction

  4. HOW DEMOCRATIC WAS TEXAS? • ·1928-1952—No Republicans elected to Texas Legislature  • ·1874-1961—No Republican elected to statewide office  • ·Most races on ballot were uncontested • ·1978 • Democrats won 86% of races • Republicans won 14% of races

  5. 2000 Presidential Election -Bush vs. Gore

  6. Levels of Party Competition-1961-1984

  7. Levels of Party Competition 1989-1994

  8. Party Competition in the States- 2002

  9. Party Competition in the States - 2006

  10. Changing Party Affiliation in Texas 1964-1004

  11. Party Affiliation in Texas -1952-2002

  12. Party Primary Voting Patterns in Texas – 1972-2004

  13. Republican Officeholders in Texas

  14. Republican Officeholders in Texas - 1975 vs. 2005

  15. Republican Officeholders in Texas - 1973-2007

  16. The Number of Republican and Democratic Officeholders—1973 vs 2007

  17. RISE OF TEXAS REPUBLICAN PARTY1 • ·1961--Election of US Senator John Tower • ·1978—Election of Governor Bill Clements • ·1984—Election of US Senator Phil Gramm • ·1988--Republicans won 4 statewide races

  18. RISE OF TEXAS REPUBLICAN PARTY2 • ·1993—Election of US Senator Kay B. Hutchison • ·1994—Election of Gov. George W. Bush • ·1998-Relection of Gov. Bush & Rep. Maj. In Texas Senate • ·2002-Republicans winning all statewide offices & control of both Texas House & Senate 

  19. RISE OF TEXAS REPUBLICAN PARTY3 • 2003—Top 3 state officials: Governor, Lt. Governor, & Speaker-all Republican • 2007—Top 3 state officials: Governor, Lt. Governor, & Speaker-all Republican (although Republicans lost 6 House seats & gained one Senate seat)

  20. Party Ideology in Texas

  21. Ideology- National Republicans & Texas Democrats

  22. TEXAS REPUBLICANSISSUE STANDS • ·Less government • ·Strong national defense • ·Pro-life on abortion • ·Limit govt. economic regulations • ·Anti-union • ·Less govt. in civil rights • ·End affirmative action • · Traditional family values

  23. TEXAS DEMOCRATSISSUE STANDS • ·More activist government • ·Protect social programs & funding • ·Pro-choice on abortion • ·Govt. regs. necessary to protect workers, consumers, environment, & end business abuses • ·Active govt. role in civil rights • ·Support affirmative action • ·Maintain separation of church & state

  24. The Texas Democratic & Republican Party Platforms-A Comparison

  25. TEXAS REPUBLICANS • Conservatives & ultra-conservatives • · Evangelical Protestants (“born-again” Christians) • · Newcomers to Texas • · Primarily Anglos • · Younger voters • · More educated • · More men

  26. TEXAS DEMOCRATS • ·Primarily middle class & poor • ·Workers--blue collar/unions • ·Catholics & Jews • ·Native Texans • ·Minorities & liberal Anglos • ·Older Voters • ·Less educated • ·More women

  27. Party Identification by Social Group

  28. TEXAS POLITICAL PARTIES REGIONAL SUPPORT • TEXAS REPUBLICANS • Panhandle, Permian Basin, Lubbock, Abilene, & suburban areas, esp. of Dallas-FW & Houston • TEXAS DEMOCRATS • Strongest in Hispanic South Texas, conservative East Texas, & inner city areas

  29. Democratic & Republican Voting Counties-1996

  30. Democratic & Republican Voting Counties-2002

  31. Democratic & Republican Voting Counties-2006

  32. EFFECTS OF TWO-PARTYISM IN TEXAS • ·VOTERS HAVE MORE CHOICES • ·INCREASED VOTER INTEREST AND TURNOUT • ·GOVERNMENT MORE RESPONSIVE TO PUBLIC • ·LESS GOVT. CORRUPTION • ·LESS POWERFUL INTEREST GROUPS

  33. LIBERAL/ CONSERVATIVE COMPARISON • ·Role of Government  • ·Taxes & Budget • ·Economic Regulation • ·Social Programs • ·Crime • ·Environment • ·Civil Rights • ·Moral Issues • oAbortion • oGay Rights • oPornography • oSchool Prayer • Schools/Education

  34. TEXAS POLITICAL FUNDS REPORTING & DISCLOSURE ACT • ·No $ raised until campaign treasurer appointed • ·Candidates & PACs—no cash contributions exceeding $100 • ·No direct contributions from corporations & labor unions • ·File sworn statements listing contributions & expenditures with Secretary of State • ·Criminal & civil penalties • ·Enforcement: Texas Ethics Commission

  35. CAMPAIGN TACTICS • ·Building an image • ·Use of media & importance of TV • ·Choosing Issues • ·Timing—Peaking • ·Raising money • oPACs • oWealthy contributors • oPersonal wealth • oSmall contributions o Political Party

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