A series of email exchanges between Republican Party boosters and the office of Gov. Rick Perry indicate some conservatives believe passing the contentious “sanctuary cities” bill may cripple efforts to recruit more Hispanics to their ranks.
June 2011
Posted inState Government
VIDEO: Four GOP Senate Candidates at TribLive
On Wednesday night, I sat down with four leading intended GOP candidates for the U.S. Senate: Ted Cruz, Elizabeth Ames Jones, Tom Leppert and Roger Williams. We talked about Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan, the war in Afghanistan, the Tea Party and more.
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TribLive: Four GOP Senate Candidates
On Wednesday night, I sat down with four leading intended GOP candidates for the U.S. Senate: Ted Cruz, Elizabeth Ames Jones, Tom Leppert and Roger Williams. We talked about Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan, immigration, the Tea Party and more.
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Higher Education
Guest Column: Another Look at the Productivity of UT Teachers
The report on UT teachers’ productivity by Richard Vedder and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity is technically accurate — but substantively misleading. A deeper analysis raises troubling questions about how Vedder would change UT.
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Politics
Gingrich Defections Fuel More Talk of Perry Run
Newt Gingrich lost his presidential campaign staff Thursday, adding to rampant speculation that Gov. Rick Perry will scoop them up to launch his own White House bid. Two of the aides, Gingrich campaign manager Rob Johnson and consultant Dave Carney, have extensive links to Perry.
Posted inState Government
The Midday Brief: June 9, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Democrats score small Rainy Day victory; House committee OKs congressional redistricting plan; Tea Party still gunning after GOP incumbents
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Politics
Redistricting Map On Its Way to Texas House
The Texas House Redistricting Committee approved a new version of the congressional map that makes a few tweaks, mainly in North and South Texas. But the overall goal remains the same: Maintain and expand Republican power in Washington.
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Demographics
DPS: Officers Fired Upon by Gangs in Mexico
U.S. law enforcement officers in Hidalgo County received heavy fire today from alleged drug cartel operatives along the Rio Grande, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Demographics
Guest Column: Tea Party + GOP Legislators = Zero Budget Heroics
Some critics of the state budget process, including here at the Tribune, argue the Legislature suffers from a lack of leadership in the face of a confused public that doesn’t understand. But check the poll numbers: Republicans are giving voters what they seem to want.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: June 9, 2011
The time constraints of the special session haven’t kept Texas lawmakers from pushing for more anti-abortion legislation.