The Brief: Aug. 8, 2012
Already basking into the national spotlight, Ted Cruz will get an even bigger platform later this month. 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.
Past Contributions
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 7, 2012
Your evening reading: Cruz, teaming with Romney, says Obama wants to keep poor people "trapped in dependency"; Steinbeck's son jumps into Texas death penalty debate; family physicians group endorses Davis Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 7, 2012
A week later, the forces that helped push Ted Cruz to victory already face another test. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 6, 2012
Your evening reading: Romney campaign highlights support from Cruz; Perry to speak at Iowa conservative summit; state urges judge to stay ruling on voting provisions Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 6, 2012
Ted Cruz capped off a whirlwind week with his first appearance on Sunday morning political TV. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 3, 2012
Your evening reading: after loss, Dewhurst says he'll do things "different"; federal government announces details on deportation deferrals; state's high school graduation rate hits record high Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 3, 2012
Hoping to recover from a week of political stumbles overseas, Mitt Romney got a little help on Thursday from Rick Perry. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 2, 2012
Your evening reading: state says two counties that skipped runoffs violated election code; Rubio "excited" about comparisons to Cruz; re-examining the FLDS Eldorado raid Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 2, 2012
With the fervor over Ted Cruz's primary victory starting to settle, talk has turned to what to expect from him in Washington. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 1, 2012
Your evening reading: deciphering Cruz's victory; Sadler nabs a sliver of the spotlight; Chick-fil-A "appreciation day" draws crowds in Texas Full Story
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