We assembled at Austin Beer Works this week to talk about the latest in Presidential politics and Joaquin's news (not news) about not running for Senate (we told you that last podcast). We make some Game of Throne references and JD teases a spoiler (no spoilers) at the end. 

Check it out the show notes below and hit us up on Twitter: @LeftinTexasPod.

National  Texas  politics

White House asks Congress for $4.5 billion in emergency spending for the border

The administration's newest request follows the more than $8 billion that President Trump sought in his budget request and about $6 billion he sought through his declaration of a national emergency at the border.

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/01/white-house-requests-45-billion-emergency-spending-border/

Biden leading Trump in Texas 50 - 49

Beto O’Rourke is losing donors to Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg

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Beto O’Rourke now has the most robust climate proposal of any 2020 presidential candidate

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Report: Joaquin Castro won't challenge John Cornyn for U.S. Senate seat

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New group launches to harness political power of women

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Dallas sick leave measures raises the stakes at Texas capitol

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Dallas to require employers to offer paid sick leave as Texas lawmakers debate banning such ordinances

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State Politics

By failing to appoint state officers, Gov. Abbott is making an unconstitutional power grab

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Texas Legislature

“Guns and safety aren’t synonymous for us”: Some black Texans fear plans to arm more teachers

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Marijuana bill is dead in the Texas Senate

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Cite & release on small marijuana possession to expand in Williamson Co.

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Voters in Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio have marquee mayoral races on Saturday ballots

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/30/dallas-fort-worth-san-antonio-will-decide-mayor-races-may-4-elections/

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ACL lineup ….Gunz & Roses

Texas Bill Prohibiting Male Masturbation Moves Closer To Becoming Law

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