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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

In their first and probably only televised debate, Bill White sounded experienced, as you'd expect of a three-term mayor of Houston, while wealthy hair care magnate Farouk Shami was more passionate, more animated, and much more prone to political mistakes.

Democratic Gubernatorial Debate: Liveblog, Video, Audio

by Ross Ramsey
3 hours ago

In their first and probably only televised debate, Bill White sounded experienced, as you'd expect of a three-term mayor of Houston, while wealthy hair care magnate Farouk Shami was more passionate, more animated, and much more prone to political mistakes.

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  • The Brief: February 9, 2010

    by Abby Rapoport  |  35 minutes ago

    Just before the Democratic debate began, Farouk Shami's  campaign manager said their strategy was "a secret." Sadly for them, it was still a secret even after the debate was over.

  • The Bill and Farouk Show

    by Ben Philpott  |  3 hours ago

    The leading Democratic gubernatorial candidates debated last night in Fort Worth. Bill White and Farouk Shami tried to highlight their differences and to give voters a reason why they should consider electing a governor from their party for the first time in 20 years. Ben Philpott, covering the 2010 elections ...

  • HuTube: A Debate Behind-the-Scenes

    by Elise Hu  |  5 hours ago

    We continue in our vlog journey to give you a glimpse of the scenes behind the story. Here's a look at tonight's Democratic gubernatorial face-off from the press' point of view.

  • Inside the Democratic Debate

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    by Elise Hu  |  5 hours ago

    As part of our behind-the-scenes vlog series, here's a look at tonight's Democratic gubernatorial face-off from the press' point of view.

  • Bill White's Post-Debate Q&A

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    by Elise Hu  |  5 hours ago

    Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White took the mic after the hourlong debate against Farouk Shami. In a spirited give-and-take with the press, he defended his record as Houston mayor.

  • Farouk Shami's Post-Debate Q&A

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    by Elise Hu  |  6 hours ago

    Once the debate ended, the candidates continued taking questions at separate post-debate press conferences. Farouk Shami met with reporters to defend his various policy positions and to take a few more jabs at frontrunner Bill White.

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