The Midday Brief: Nov. 23, 2011
Your afternoon reading: new congressional maps appear to avert Doggett/Castro fight; Hispanic leaders "disappointed" in new Dallas-area maps; Veasey says he'll vie for new Tarrant County seat Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 107
In this week's TribCast, Evan, Ross and Jay give thanks for the arrival of new congressional maps — and the improbable comeback of newly humane Newt Gingrich. Full Story
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Court Releases Congressional Maps
A panel of three federal judges in San Antonio proposed new congressional districts for Texas today. Among the headlines: It looks like U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, and state Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, won't be running against each other. Full Story
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Guest Column: Adios, Book Deal
My first book came out last week, but there was just one problem: It was about Rick Perry. My co-author and I had to self-publish it, because when his campaign cratered, our publisher dropped us faster than you can say, “Oops.” Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 23, 2011
To some, Newt Gingrich sounded an awful lot like Rick Perry at Tuesday night's Republican debate. Full Story
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Evangelicals Assert Their Role in GOP Primary
While national security was the focus of last night’s Republican debate, some voters want to turn the conservation back to religion and social issues. As Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, even in a year of economic concerns, such voters could tip the scales in early-voting states like Iowa. Full Story
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Spending on Perry's Austin Mansion Hits $800,000
When Rick Perry recently attacked entrenched politicians for living large at taxpayers' expense, critics were quick to turn the tables on the governor. A Tribune review shows how much Perry's arrangement costs. Full Story
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Perry, Paul Show Stark Differences in Latest GOP Debate
Last night's CNN debate on national security highlighted significant differences among the GOP presidential candidates — in particular, between Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story
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Campaign Roundup: The Week's Political News
State campaign news, candidate announcements, retirements and rumors from the past week. Full Story
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Video: Perry's Journey From Ranch to Luxury Mansion
In 2008, Gov. Rick Perry moved from the Governor's Mansion into a $10,000 a month estate in West Austin. Perry says security is his top concern and "to do that on the cheap is pretty hard to do." His critics say he's living a luxurious lifestyle on the taxpayers' dime. Full Story
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Perry Opposed on No-Fly Zone, But Debate is Polite
The Republican presidential candidates clashed over illegal immigration and Rick Perry’s idea for a no-fly zone over Syria, but otherwise they focused their ire on Barack Obama and mostly played nice with one another. Full Story
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Liveblog: CNN/Heritage Foundation Debate
Tonight's GOP debate presents Gov. Rick Perry with an opportunity to breathe new life into a campaign that could use some. But given that his debate performances are a key reason his campaign is in the ditch, the forum also presents significant risks. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Nov. 22, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Cruz hits Dewhurst over TSA bill in new ad; Driver to get five years probation; Anita Perry forms Iowa "strike force" Full Story
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How Democrats Can Come Back: Three Views
How can the party of LBJ, Ann Richards and Henry Cisneros regain its footing? We asked three prominent Democratic strategists for their take. Full Story
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Rep. Joe Driver to Get Five Years Probation
The Garland Republican pleaded guilty in court Tuesday to felony abuse-of-office charges after illegally pocketing state travel money. The humbled legislator agreed to five years probation and said he was thankful that the issue was finally resolved. Full Story
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TribLive: El Paso's Freshmen on the 82nd Session
At our TribLive conversation at the University of Texas at El Paso on 11/16, state Sen. Jose Rodriguez, D-El Paso, and state Reps. Naomi Gonzalez, D-El Paso, and Dee Margo, R-El Paso, discussed cuts to public and higher education and other byproducts of the 82nd Session. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 22, 2011
For the first time in a Republican debate this year, more eyes tonight may be on Ron Paul than on Rick Perry. Full Story
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Governor's Mansion Rising From Ashes
The careful restoration of the historic Texas Governor’s Mansion, nearly obliterated in 2008 when an arsonist tossed a Molotov cocktail on the front porch, will soon be complete. Full Story
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Blame and Uncertainty as Supercommittee Gives In
The breakdown raised new questions about the way forward for Congress and the trickle-down effects for politics and federal spending in Texas. Full Story
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DHS Refutes Lamar Smith's Immigration "Stonewalling" Allegations
Responding to "stonewalling" allegations by U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, Homeland Security officials said they are spending hours compiling immigration arrest data. If it doesn't please the congressman's committee, DHS could be held in contempt. Full Story
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