State House with Frank Santos

David Weeks, a veteran in corporate and political communications, discusses his 40-year career and the behind-the-scenes work in politics. He highlights the shift in Texas politics from conservative Democrats to Republicans and the rise of the Tea Party Movement. Weeks emphasizes the importance of candidates representing the values of their districts and the role of elections in shaping policy. He also touches on the contested Republican primary races and the influence of money in campaigns. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the border security issue and its impact on both the Republican and Democratic parties.

Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Behind-the-Scenes Work in Politics
03:07 The Shift in Texas Politics from Conservative Democrats to Republicans
10:46 Elections Have Consequences: Shaping Policy Through Voting
13:11 The Increasingly Contested Republican Primary Races
15:34 The Role of Money, Candidates, and Messaging in Campaigns
20:10 The Border Security Issue: A Point of Division in the Democratic Party

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What is State House with Frank Santos?

Politics is a contact sport. You don’t have to look hard to find examples of that today. If you’re engaged in policy making or just want to get an insider's look into how some of the biggest issues facing Texans play out, then this is your podcast!
 
A political veteran with 30 years’ experience of lobbying in Texas and throughout the United States for some of the largest corporations in the world. I’ve spent my entire career in backrooms, and statehouse hallways helping to craft laws and policies and NOW, I want to bring you inside some of these discussions so you have access to the inner workings of the Texas StateHouse. You’ll find it revealing, useful and actionable- keeping YOU involved in today's most important conversations.

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