Past Contributions

• The Brief: Aug. 4, 2011

  By David Muto Aug. 4, 2011

  Revelations over a surgical procedure may shine an even brighter spotlight on the man who could be days away from announcing his run for president. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Aug. 3, 2011

  By David Muto Aug. 3, 2011

  Your afternoon reading: Combs flips on abortion; Perry starts online university; Republicans fret about a Perry general election candidacy Full Story 

• The Brief: Aug. 3, 2011

  By David Muto Aug. 3, 2011

  With his prayer rally just a few days away, Gov. Rick Perry has another potential worry on his hands: turnout. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Aug. 2, 2011

  By David Muto Aug. 2, 2011

  Your afternoon reading: Brownback won't confirm Response attendance; Hutchison, Cornyn vote for debt deal; Romney eying visit to Texas Full Story 

• The Brief: Aug. 2, 2011

  By David Muto Aug. 2, 2011

  He may be late to the game, but Gov. Rick Perry appears to have had little trouble mustering impassioned supporters. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Aug. 1, 2011

  By David Muto Aug. 1, 2011

  Your afternoon reading: Perry at 18 percent in Rasmussen poll; fundraiser holding strategy session for Perry; governor mum on the debt ceiling deal Full Story 

• The Brief: Aug. 1, 2011

  By David Muto Aug. 1, 2011

  Many Iowans watching Fox News will get their first taste of Rick Perry today. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: July 29, 2011

  By David Muto July 29, 2011

  Your afternoon reading: Abbott prohibits forensic panel from ruling on Willingham case; Ron Paul vs. Rick Perry; Warren Jeffs breaks his silence in court Full Story 

• The Brief: July 29, 2011

  By David Muto July 29, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry's show must go on, a judge ruled Thursday. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: July 28, 2011

  By David Muto July 28, 2011

  Your afternoon reading: Perry walks back gay marriage remark; Troy Fraser for governor?; Perry eying Fox News debate Full Story