The Midday Brief: Oct. 6, 2011
Your afternoon reading: U.S. House blocks Perry camp-name resolution; Perry responds on camera to camp controversy; Romney accused of tampering with GOP primary calendar 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: Oct. 6, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry's fundraising numbers may have just pulled him back from the brink. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Oct. 5, 2011
Your afternoon reading: $17 million fundraising haul a shot in the arm for Perry; Paul reports $8 million raised; Ogden says state is $1.8 billion better off than thought Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 5, 2011
With Rick Perry down and Chris Christie out, Mitt Romney may have hit a turning point. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Oct. 4, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Christie says "now is not my time"; Perry joins boycott of Univision debate; Perry campaign said to have raised more than $15 million Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 4, 2011
President Obama will visit Texas today facing strong political headwinds. Rick Perry, on the rocks like never before, can relate. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Oct. 3, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry's Texas critics defend him over race flap; Michael Steele knocks Perry; Donna Campbell to challenge Jeff Wentworth Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 3, 2011
Rick Perry, steadying himself after taking a pummeling last week on immigration, has again been knocked off balance. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Sept. 30, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry, in policy speech, steps up attack on Romney; Ron Paul brings in $5 million; Romney gaining steam in Iowa Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 30, 2011
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie appears closer than ever to mounting a presidential run. So what does it mean for Rick Perry? Full Story
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