Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 13/10/2026I've watched fireworks on NYE in Dubai, but I lived there, I didn't hold public office in TX, I wasn't there with someone other than my spouse, and there wasn't a single fugitive at any of the parties I attended. This isn't an "Oops, I don't know how this happened." Love that it's WSJ sharing. 010
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 13/10/2026She did. I live in Texas, so I hear the song a lot, even on a non-country station. I wasn't sure how well-known it is outside of Texas and country music. 🙂 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 13/10/2026She sings "Choosin' Texas," which is an incredibly popular country/crossover hit. She's not Kacey Musgraves well-known, but she's pretty popular right now. 110
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 12/10/2026The SD race has been under the radar bc Bengs is an independent. He's running a good race, and I love that Rounds is feeling the heat! 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 11/10/2026One should never have to consider a tie. #dumbestrulechangeever 010
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Love this and love that you have Spanish on all your videos. 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Not even in office yet and serving your future constituents. That's how it should be. 021
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 09/10/2026In the immortal words of Unicorse from Bluey, "And, why should I care??" 050
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Wow. There are no words strong enough when the leaders of your country go after the international organization that investigates war crimes and human rights violations. The only ones who go after war crimes are those who want to commit war crimes and violate human rights. 010
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Rubio's looking rough. It's almost like trading your soul for power impacts your physical and mental health... 110
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 07/10/2026I once looked at the order of succession and he was the first one that I thought might be an ok successor after impeachments of all those before him. I no longer think that. 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I live in Texas and I've seen the commercial multiple times. I didn't recognize she was Paxton's ex-wife and figured she was some random white woman in TX peddling the regular "Vote GOP or the world will end." Knowing it's Angela Paxton makes it less compelling, not more. 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 06/10/2026This. Paxton is who he's always been but TX has insulated him from what he's now experiencing on a large scale. The R after his name doesn't have the same sway that it's had previously. 020
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Love this! Thank you for highlighting two wonderful dads and former Houston athletes! 010
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Vikki Goodwin, who is running for lieutenant governor of TX, filed a criminal complaint against Dan Patrick (incumbent) because it's against the law to use deepfake ads within 30 days of the election. They argued that they were outside the 30-day window but then deleted the posts. 020
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 03/10/2026If rural voters will vote for Hinojosa or even just stay home bc they're mad enough about education and data centers, Abbott will lose. And there are significant suburbanites who are mad enough about data centers to make a difference, too. 011
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 03/10/2026One: That picture is 🔥. Two: Vance is a petty man who I hope will be relegated to the dustbin of history for his disgusting racism. Three: Thank you for being willing to serve the people of Florida and working to make lives better. 020
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 03/10/2026When Abbott's big campaign push is she's voted to raise property taxes 40 times, that's actually not that damning. Maybe people are realizing that governments need money to fund schools and roads? I had an excellent discussion with my 11-year-old about how govt funding works and what it does. 100
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 03/10/2026This is my attitude towards the Texas races. Democrats have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory before. Granted, Paxton is a VERY easy target, but it's important to stay grounded. 001
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Just another example of how low Rubio is willing to go to be in power. My kids' passports expire this year. I don't want to get them new ones until this is Trump is out of office and his image won't be on their passports. 390
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 01/10/2026He's appalling. May he get the dubious honor of the first of many (hopefully!) impeachments of this administration. 061
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 30/09/2026That's an interesting take. We're incompetent and can't do our jobs, so they need to police themselves with input from the guy who will agree to anything if he can make a buck off it. 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Your rebuttal was 🔥. That "Minnesota nice" attitude matched Southern "Bless Your Heart" perfectly. 😂 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This entire clip is so absurd and absolute 🔥. Smith is obviously trying to make sure he hasn't forgotten something and doesn't want to perjure himself while Schmitt thinks he's got him then can't handle correction. Meanwhile, Klobuchar's "MN nice" rivals Southern "Bless your heart" any day. 😂 001
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 24/09/2026His vote doesn't actually matter because the voters don't care if he does his literal job. As long as he says he opposes the war, it provides enough cover for people who don't want to vote for a Democrat. 😡 111
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 24/09/2026And it's not even accurate that Iranians are radical religious lunatics. The problem is people in power are radical religious lunatics. Now why does that sound familiar??😢 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Yes! I stopped calling Cruz's office during the day bc his staffers make me as angry as he does. 😡 I disagree almost as much with Cornyn but his staffers are always polite and seem to listen instead of immediately pushing sucky talking points. I hope I can call Talarico's office soon! 🤞 120
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Ha. That's true and he does have A LOT of competition. 🙈 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I'm almost offended that the TX GOP Senate candidate didn't make the list. Impeached by his party in the TX House, settled with whistleblowers for almost $7 million, pretrial settlement for fraud, possibly committed voter fraud, & wife divorced on Biblical grounds. Plus 15 houses? 110
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 14/09/2026I'll be honest. I'm a pretty politically-informed Texas resident, and I knew there was a Railroad Commissioner race. I knew I was voting for the Democrat, but I couldn't have named either of the candidates. I now know both of their names, and I'm proud I'm voting for @jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social. 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 13/09/2026While I wish our Senate race was less in the spotlight than it is, here's a fun opinion piece from the new @washingtonsun.bsky.social. washingtonsun.com/perspectives...washingtonsun.comThis Hugely Popular Country Song Has Surprising Parallels to the Texas Senate Race“Choosin’ Texas” isn't about the future of democracy. Unless you want to hear it that way. 022
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 05/09/2026I report all the texts from Paxton, Abbott, or any other Republican candidates as SPAM. It does my heart good. 🙈 051
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 05/09/2026He responds so well when he's told no. Here's hoping he follows his normal patterns. 🤞 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 03/09/2026It's so self-aware that he recognizes that Liberty is dead (1776-2026). 😆 000
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 01/09/2026When the criteria of DEI is anything the administration doesn't like or their corporate overlords pay them to stop, I guess bike lanes qualify. Because why would the Secretary of Transportation want to support a way people transport if it's not oil-and-gas approved? 010
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Our dog is a chocolate lab/pit bull mix. I love how soft her ears are! 020
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 29/08/2026These are good. I would also like something like a non-compete for a certain period after their terms where they can't go work as lobbyists. They shouldn't be able to get rich during their terms or use their terms to secure positions where they will get rich. 😡 140
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 28/08/2026My husband uses my son's training chopsticks to keep his hands clean, and my son has training chopsticks because he went through a phase when he was little when he thought eating with chopsticks was cooler than eating with a fork. 😂 020
Joanna @joannamtx2011.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I read something the other day on "luxury LARPing" (never heard the phrase before) and I'm the least surprised I've ever been that these two do that. It's a sad commentary on society that there are people who bought into it and continue to support them 030