Your afternoon reading: Perry talks faith at Liberty University; governor's office halts email destruction; Perry to meet with Donald Trump
Four years later, Gov. Rick Perry's failed HPV vaccine mandate — one of the most controversial moves of his career — has roared back to life.
Rick Perry defended a $5,000 contribution from Merck at Monday night's debate, but according to campaign finance data from the Texas Ethics Commission, the governor's estimate of the drug company's support was on the low side.
Your afternoon reading: Perry says he was "taken aback" by debate audience; renewed controversy over HPV vaccine dogs Perry; Ron Paul's turn to get animated
While protecting his right flank on Monday night, Gov. Rick Perry may have exposed his left.
Gov. Rick Perry has said the Rainy Day Fund should be preserved as an insurance policy against natural disasters, but Texas can't actually dip into it until the next legislative session — in 2013.
Your afternoon reading: Jindal to endorse Perry; pro-Ron Paul PAC knocks "pretty boys"; Perry tones down Social Security rhetoric in op-ed
A fading Michele Bachmann, looking to reignite her campaign, has painted a target on Rick Perry.
In our latest nonscientific poll of political and government insiders, we asked for a reaction to the governor's first appearance in a presidential debate, and how they think he stacks up against the other Republican candidates.
Your afternoon reading: Paul says Perry didn't threaten him; two House freshmen not running for re-election; Perry to attend Florida straw poll
Suddenly, the race for the Republican presidential nomination has narrowed to a fight over Social Security.
Your afternoon reading: Rick Perry and Ron Paul's off-screen debate confrontation; Romney slams Perry again on Social Security; Perry gets a Taiwanese animation
The verdict's in: Rick Perry passed, but didn't ace, his first test.
