The Brief: Nov. 9, 2011
Paltry turnout marked an already quiet Election Day on Tuesday. 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 Midday Brief: Nov. 8, 2011
Your afternoon reading: federal court rejects Texas redistricting maps; Perry criticizes "don't ask, don't tell" repeal; Railroad Commission nixes firearms ban Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 8, 2011
On this Election Day, expect short lines and minimal drama. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Nov. 7, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Bill Clinton defends Perry on immigration; Ames Jones shifts to state Senate race; Perry increasing ad buy in Iowa Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 7, 2011
A group of Rick Perry allies has stepped briefly — and uncharacteristically — into the spotlight: his family. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Nov. 4, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Romney phone messages hit Perry on immigration; Dewhurst won't commit to one-on-one debate with Cruz; Democrats hope to pick up five U.S. House seats in Texas Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 4, 2011
In a break with his top staffer, Herman Cain isn't backing down from allegations that the Rick Perry campaign is behind the controversy engulfing the presidential race. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Nov. 3, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Cain campaign backing off Perry allegation; controversy may open door for Perry in Iowa; lower court denies Skinner DNA test Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 3, 2011
The swirling Herman Cain sexual harassment scandal on Wednesday swept up Rick Perry as more allegations emerged. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Nov. 2, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Romney links Perry to California Gov. Jerry Brown; parsing Perry's New Hampshire speech; Paul says another campaign may have promoted Cain scandal Full Story
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