Your afternoon reading: Perry, in policy speech, steps up attack on Romney; Ron Paul brings in $5 million; Romney gaining steam in Iowa
The Tribune loves infographics, including the recent one posted by the Perry campaign called “State of Texas Economy.” But like all claims made by a political campaign, it deserves the scrutiny of a fact-checking exercise.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie appears closer than ever to mounting a presidential run. So what does it mean for Rick Perry?
Your afternoon reading: Supreme Court refuses to reinstate abortion sonogram law; Perry says Buffett "doesn't know what's going on"; Hartnett won't seek re-election
On Wednesday, as Rick Perry retreated on a recent immigration remark, new polling spelled potential trouble for him.
Your afternoon reading: Perry walks back "no heart" remark on immigration; Romney camp says Perry will win his first fundraising round; Texas GOP may change 2012 primary rules
The Perry campaign, still looking to regroup, appears to have settled on a new strategy: Don't panic.
Your afternoon reading: Perry team calls $20 million fundraising report "nutty"; Romney hits Perry again on immigration; Texas nets biggest haul in latest federal health care grant
On Monday, Rick Perry, still reeling from a pundit pile-on, went on the offensive.
Your afternoon reading: post-debate poll shows Perry still on top but Romney gaining; Romney still swinging at Perry over book; Bachmann opens up new line of attack
Rick Perry's roughest week yet has put his front-runner status in serious jeopardy.
In this week's nonscientific survey of political and government insiders, we asked about immigration — and how Rick Perry's positions as governor will work out for his campaign for president.
