Ads Infinitum: Perry's "Bailout"
Just before the first GOP primary debate, Gov. Rick Perry's campaign released a new ad. Full Story
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The First Gubernatorial Debate: Liveblog
We'll have real time updates, photos and analysis from the Denton debate between GOP gubernatorial candidates Governor Rick Perry, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Debra Medina. Full Story
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2010: Craig James, Everyman
Today marked ESPN analyst Craig James’ first public appearance since he announced his interest in a bid for Kay Bailey Hutchison’s senate seat. Full Story
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TribBlog: SBOE = State Board of Editors
When the State Board of Education finally got to amending the social studies curriculum, members burrowed deeply into the weeds, holding extended debates over the parsing of seemingly innocuous phrases, like "citizens" vs. "good citizens." Full Story
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2010: An Extra Dose of Debate
Those of you who want to play political reporter as you watch tonight's debate will want to keep your eyes peeled to the following locations. Full Story
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2010: White's Money
The former Houston mayor reported raising $2.5 million from Dec. 4, when he got into the race, and the end of 2009: about $90,000 a day. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: January 14, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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TribBlog: Amid Controversy, Texas Gets an 'A' for Standards
But Education Week gives state's education system average marks in other categories, and a C+ overall. Full Story
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2010: A Theory About the Democrats and Waco
It's not about Kip Averitt. It's about Chet Edwards. Full Story
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Averitt's Out. Now What?
The Waco senator's exit could open the door for the Democrats, who don't have a candidate in the race but might get a chance to add one. Full Story
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2010: The Democrats Muck Their Hand in Waco
You cannot win if you do not play: Poker players know it, and the Ds, if they mean to make this a two-party state again, need to know it too. Full Story
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The Brief: January 14, 2010
Is it good news or bad news that comes in threes? Today, it's a bit of both. Full Story
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2010: Kip Averitt Drops Senate Reelection Bid
A Burleson insurance agent who was challenging him in the primary is the beneficiary of his unexpected decision, as no Democrat filed to run in the race. Full Story
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The Polling Center: Debatable
Are the Republican candidates for governor in line with voters on issues? We'll find out tonight. Full Story
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The Pre-Game Show
The three Republicans who want to be governor of Texas — Rick Perry, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and Debra Medina — meet in their first debate tonight in Denton (and on statewide television and radio), each hoping to ignite support for the March 2 primary election. Full Story
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You've Come a Long Way, Maybe
Why aren't there more female political consultants? “I think there's an old-school, conservative, good ol’ boy inclination to go with a guy,” says Ann Erben. “It’s too rough and tumble to be a woman.” Full Story
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The American History Wars
As the SBOE grinded through testimony on Wednesday over its controversial social studies standards, much of the debate teetered on two basic fulcrums: teaching vs. indoctrination and patriotism vs. realism. Full Story
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Postcard from the Pre-Game Show
Rick Perry, Kay Bailey Hutchison and Debra Medina will meet on stage tonight at the University of North Texas campus in Denton for the first gubernatorial debate. While their interplay will only last an hour, putting the show together took weeks, with dozens of people working on details from set design to question preparation. Ben Philpott, who’s covering the governor’s race for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this audio postcard featuring people who make a career out of getting ready for the big night. Full Story
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