The Brief: Aug. 25, 2011
The polls have confirmed it: Rick Perry's the Republican front-runner. But now comes the real battle — for momentum. Full Story
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.
The polls have confirmed it: Rick Perry's the Republican front-runner. But now comes the real battle — for momentum. Full Story
Your afternoon reading: another poll shows Perry with double-digit lead over Romney; Perry signs anti-abortion pledge; Obama team looking for Perry-bashing Texans Full Story
Gov. Rick Perry, who started a major fundraising push from home this week, is hoping to pick off supporters of a certain Republican who many are still hoping will jump into the race. Full Story
Your afternoon reading: Perry now leading in Iowa and national GOP poll; McCaul may join U.S. Senate race; scrutiny of Fed Up! intensifies Full Story
The rise of Rick Perry has sent a wave of unease through the Republican establishment. Full Story
Your afternoon reading: why the GOP primary could end in a brokered convention; Perry and Romney battling for the South; Tea Party activists knock Dewhurst Full Story
Preparing for his second week on the campaign trail, Rick Perry was hit Sunday by an unlikely aggressor. Full Story
Your afternoon reading: Texas unemployment rate now highest in two decades; Perry gets warm reception in South Carolina; Hispanics could be Perry's overlooked advantage Full Story
Rounding out his first week as an official presidential candidate, Rick Perry has some Republicans worried. Full Story
Your afternoon reading: Perry gets cold reception in New Hampshire town; Cornyn still not ready to endorse; Perry's 2010 strategy a possible lesson for 2012 Full Story