The Midday Brief: Dec. 2, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Trump to moderate Republican debate; major Perry donors turning to Romney; Hochberg won't seek re-election to House 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: Dec. 2, 2011
On Thursday, Rick Perry burnished his latest campaign tactic: easygoing humility. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Dec. 1, 2011
Your afternoon reading: behind the Perry "train wreck"; Abbott accuses Justice Department of stalling on redistricting; Perry pokes fun at himself in new ad Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 1, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry, looking to get Iowans on board his struggling campaign, has turned to friends at home. About 600 of them, to be precise. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Nov. 30, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry steps up populist rhetoric in New Hampshire House address; Cain says he'll stay in race; Carney slams Romney in new book Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 30, 2011
For Rick Perry, another attempt at a campaign reboot, this time in New Hampshire, may have already fallen flat. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Nov. 29, 2011
Your afternoon reading: why Perry didn't score the Union Leader endorsement; poll says Cain's exit would benefit Gingrich; Democrats hit Perry for Arpaio endorsement Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 29, 2011
Election season in Texas may have officially begun Monday, but with maps in flux, the state appears ready to tap the brakes. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Nov. 28, 2011
Your afternoon reading: state asks Supreme Court to stop redistricting maps; Perry, in Texas, announces new cancer research center; Romney faces criticism over 2006 immigration comments Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 28, 2011
A burst of holiday-weekend activity has settled the state's game of political musical chairs. For now. Full Story
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