UPDATED: Texas’ controversial voter ID law will not likely be in place in time for the November elections, a federal district court ruled today, unless the state can meet a tight deadline to turn over documents.
May 7, 2012 6:14 pm
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The Evening Brief: May 7, 2012
Your evening reading: race for lieutenant governor spills into vicious email exchange; Cruz not endorsing Paul; Perry asks Obama to address concerns over illegal-immigrant minors
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News App: Search 30-Day Report Contributors by Filer
On April 30, which was 30 days ahead of Texas’ May 29 primaries, participating candidates were required to file reports that represent all campaign-finance efforts leading up to the election. We have pulled all contribution data for filers between Jan. 1 and April 30 and made it searchable here.
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Demographics
Perry Asks Obama to Address Growing Number of Illegal-Immigrant Minors
Calling the “humanitarian crisis” a byproduct of President Obama’s failed effort to secure the border, Gov. Rick Perry has asked the White House to address an influx of unaccompanied minors crossing in to the country.
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Ron Paul Backs Cruz, but Cruz Not Returning the Favor
While U.S. Rep. Ron Paul endorsed former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz on Sunday to be the next U.S. senator from Texas, Cruz isn’t returning the favor and endorsing Paul’s presidential bid.
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State Government
Guest Column: Republican Candidates, Side by Side
Rice University political scientist Mark P. Jones looks at the legislative voting records of candidates in a half-dozen GOP primaries, finding some significant differences in House races and negligible differences in two Senate contests.
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State Government
A Private Battle Turns Public in Texas Senate
The quiet race for lieutenant governor isn’t quiet any more, as two senators opened a fiery and very public email fight over gossip that could sink both of their chances to succeed Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
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The Brief: May 7, 2012
Ron Paul’s long-haul hunt for delegates may be futile. But to some degree, it may also be working.
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Demographics
Immigration Program Stands Out in Travis County Sheriff Race
In Travis County, which some consider the liberal hub of Texas, a controversial immigration-enforcement program has become the key issue in the Democratic primary race for sheriff.
