The Brief: Sept. 23, 2011
How much it'll hurt him is unclear, but one thing's for sure: The debate stage has been increasingly unkind to Rick Perry. 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: Sept. 22, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Brownback endorses Perry; state to end meals of choice for death row inmates; the Rick Perry-Russell Crowe connection Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 22, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry heads into his third presidential debate with a slight polling problem. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Sept. 21, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry-Romney back-and-forth heats up; pro-Bachmann Super PAC to air ad hitting Perry over HPV; Perry and Romney's secret donor deal Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 21, 2011
Rick Perry's been to Israel more times than any other presidential candidate. But will his Mideast policy win him Jewish votes? Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Sept. 20, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry dines with Rupert Murdoch; Santorum attacks Perry's Middle East policy speech; Ogden won't seek re-election Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 20, 2011
A small-scale version of the potential 2012 showdown between President Obama and Gov. Rick Perry erupted Monday. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Sept. 19, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry 31%, Romney 24% in new USA Today/Gallup poll; Tea Party activists push Perry on immigration; Perry to attend rally against Palestinian statehood Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 19, 2011
Two debates and weeks of campaigning haven't quieted some swing-state Republicans' concerns about Rick Perry. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Sept. 16, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Texas unemployment rate ticks up; Bachmann attacks "Perrycare"; Obama to visit Texas in October Full Story
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