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On the Agenda: Will same-sex message drive voters in 2012?

Commentary: The national coverage last week was driven by President Obama’s endorsement of same sex marriage. YNN’s Harvey Kronberg offers his take on how the issue will impact the presidential election.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>On the Agenda: </em></span>Will same-sex message drive voters in 2012?

05/14/2012 02:02 PM

On the Agenda: Party caucuses increasingly undermine legislative compromise

While there is still a November election, political professionals already know what the partisan split of the next Texas Legislature will likely be. YNN’s Harvey Kronberg takes a look at why Austin is beginning to look and act a lot more like DC.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>On the Agenda: </em></span>Party caucuses increasingly undermine legislative compromise

Updated 04/30/2012 12:04 PM

On the Agenda: Governor's budget compact evokes surprising GOP response

Last week, Governor Rick Perry made headlines by proposing what he called on lawmakers to sign on to what he called Texas Budget Compact. YNN's Harvey Kronberg takes a look at the Governor’s proposal and some surprising reactions.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>On the Agenda: </em></span>Governor's budget compact evokes surprising GOP response

Updated 04/23/2012 08:52 AM

On the Agenda: Boom and bust oil cycles impact state budget

The oil and gas business has a long history of boom and bust cycle. YNN's Harvey Kronberg says this time is no different and budget writers should beware.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>On the Agenda: </em></span>Boom and bust oil cycles impact state budget

Updated 04/09/2012 07:58 AM

On the Agenda: Legislative candidates avoid issues that matter to Texas economic growth

The primaries this year are scheduled the day after Memorial Day weekend. YNN's Harvey Kronberg explains why he is worried that legislative candidates are not talking about issues important to business and job growth.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>On the Agenda: </em></span>Legislative candidates avoid issues that matter to Texas economic growth

Updated 04/02/2012 03:36 PM

On the Agenda: Candidates offering endorsements to establish conservatism by association

Commentary: Candidates work hard to score political endorsements demonstrating support. But this year in Texas, endorsements are being given to candidates for a different kind of reason. Our Harvey Kronberg explains what is going on.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>On the Agenda: </em></span>Candidates offering endorsements to establish conservatism by association

Updated 03/26/2012 12:08 PM

On the Agenda: Do strong social conservative messages help or hurt GOP presidential candidate?

Commentary: The fight for the Republican presidential election now appears to have narrowed to Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum. Each represents a particular wing of the Republican Party. YNNs Harvey Kronberg looks at the historical battle lines and what it means for November.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>On the Agenda: </em></span>Do strong social conservative messages help or hurt GOP presidential candidate?

Updated 03/19/2012 10:22 AM



Political commentator Harvey Kronberg shares his thoughts on politics in Texas each Monday during On the Agenda. Kronberg is the writer, editor, publisher of the Quorum Report, Texas' oldest political newsletter.