The Midday Brief: Jan. 16, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Perry calls on Romney to release tax returns; Paul's backup plan; Huntsman bows out Full Story
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David Muto
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David Muto was the editor of TribTalk, The Texas Tribune's opinion page. He is also the Tribune's copy editor. A Richardson native, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned degrees in journalism and Spanish.
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The Brief: Jan. 16, 2012
Ahead of what could be his final days on the campaign trail, the bad news is piling up for Rick Perry. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Jan. 13, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Paul's relaxed schedule draws scrutiny; Perry again flubs government-agencies question; evangelicals scale back goals for anti-Romney meeting Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 13, 2012
The presidential race has yet to recede, but a lively debate Thursday night finally thrust the race for U.S. Senate into the spotlight. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Jan. 12, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Perry hits back at Cain; Romney's lead contracts in South Carolina; Perry loses support of major South Carolina Republican over attacks on Romney Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 12, 2012
His political fortunes have yet to turn around, but in South Carolina, Rick Perry may have finally found an audience. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Jan. 11, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Perry urges appeals court to uphold Virginia ballot order; Paul says support growing beyond "irate minority"; Perry not backing down from Bain criticism Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 11, 2012
A surprise-free night in New Hampshire has set the Republican presidential field up for a potentially fiery battle in South Carolina. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Jan. 10, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Perry casts Romney's firm as a "vulture"; Paul defends Romney on "fire people" comment; federal court says Texas can enforce abortion sonogram law Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 10, 2012
Tonight, the first primary of the 2012 election cycle may determine Ron Paul's path forward. Full Story
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