The two conservative Texas pundits are drawing national attention for their markedly different views on the presidential race.
Aman Batheja
Aman Batheja was a political reporter and editor for the Tribune from 2012 to 2019. Previously he worked for eight years at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, most of that time covering state and local politics. A native of Cedarhurst, New York, he has an undergraduate degree in journalism and psychology from New York University and a master's in economics from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Criminal Justice
Obama on Dallas Attack: “Justice Will Be Done” (Video)
President Barack Obama made a public statement from Poland early Friday morning, hours after sniper attacks in downtown Dallas had killed at least five police officers. “I believe I speak for every single American when I say that we are horrified over these events,” Obama said.
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Demographics
Texas Valedictorians Draw Attention for Saying They’re Undocumented (Video)
In Austin and North Texas, two high school valedictorians are drawing national attention and some ire for publicly identifying themselves as undocumented.
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Revisit Our God & Governing Series
Both Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are expected to attend a prayer rally Tuesday at the state Capitol hosted by Franklin Graham. God & Governing, our award-winning, documentary-style series, explored faith and politics in Texas.
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Speaker Straus Delivers Sober-Faced Pep Talk on Budget
Also, state Rep. Larry Gonzales tapped as next chairman of the Sunset Commission and more evidence of the resilient Texas economy.
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Texas GOP Chief Names Head of National Nominations Committee
Also, Dan Patrick is one of seven GOP lieutenant governors making an economic development trip to Israel.
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Texas Supreme Court Rules on AgendaWise Cases
Also, Battleground Texas launches effort to engage Latinos in the electoral process and Molly White says she still has concerns about her party primary defeat.
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Before Results Come in Tonight, Catch Up with Our Election Coverage
From all of the twists and turns in the presidential race to local fights over the direction of the Texas Legislature, we’ve never stopped covering this year’s primaries.
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Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton Lead in Support from Texas Legislature
If the Texas Legislature reflects the sentiment of Texas voters, Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Hillary Clinton should do very well in their respective primaries Tuesday.
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Criminal Justice
In Nine Trips to Supreme Court, Ted Cruz Saw Mixed Results
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz belongs to an elite club of lawyers who have repeatedly argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. A closer look at the nine times the Texan argued before the justices shows wins and losses as he challenged legal limits.
