The Midday Brief: Jan. 2, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Santorum accuses Paul supporters of negative robocalls; Perry calls Santorum unelectable; Perry says he's not skipping New Hampshire 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. 2, 2012
On caucus eve, the political fortunes of the two Texans running for president stand in stark contrast. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Dec. 22, 2011
Your afternoon reading: George H.W. Bush calls Romney "best choice"; Paul wooing social conservatives in Iowa; Arpaio investigation draws skeptics Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 22, 2011
The glare of the front-runner spotlight may be getting to Ron Paul. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Dec. 21, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Anita Perry featured in new campaign ad; Paul gets new Super PAC; Texas has largest population growth Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 21, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry brought one of his most prominent supporters to Iowa on Tuesday, and he quickly proved his worth. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Dec. 19, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Jindal stumps for Perry in Iowa; leading social conservative Perry courted endorses Santorum; Perry hits Romney and Gingrich in new ad Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 20, 2011
The Republican field remains splintered, but many conservatives have found common ground over their deep concern about one increasingly likely scenario: Ron Paul winning Iowa. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Dec. 19, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Democrats grasping for U.S. Senate candidate; Gingrich planning new wave of Iowa ads; parsing Paul's Iowa chances Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 19, 2011
A fresh controversy threatened to knock Rick Perry's Iowa bus tour off course over the weekend. Full Story
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