Project Veritas released a video Thursday that the group claims shows supporters of state Sen. Wendy Davis and Battleground Texas mocking Attorney General Greg Abbott’s disability and encouraging voter fraud.
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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Democrats in U.S. Senate Race Spar Over Abortion
Retired dentist David Alameel of Dallas has the backing of state Sen. Wendy Davis in his bid for U.S. Senate, but a primary opponent is questioning his support of abortion rights.
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Consultant Who Stumped for Cruz Targets Sessions
U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, is facing a primary challenge from Katrina Pierson, a candidate with strong ties to the national Tea Party movement and Ted Cruz’s successful campaign for U.S. Senate.
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Davis Hires Obama’s Chief Pollster
UPDATED: State Sen. Wendy Davis has hired Joel Benenson of Benenson Strategy Group, who oversaw polling for President Obama during both his 2008 presidential campaign and his 2012 re-election.
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Demographics
Officials Discussing Texas-Mexico High-Speed Rail Line
A coalition of public officials in the U.S. federal government, the Mexican federal government and Texas are discussing how to develop and finance a high-speed rail line connecting San Antonio to Monterrey, Mexico.
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Hilderbran Reports $1.34 Million On Hand
State Rep. Harvey Hilderbran, a candidate for comptroller, has announced fundraising totals that put him behind state Sen. Glenn Hegar but ahead of former gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina.
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Stockman Surrogate Stumps for Elusive Candidate
U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, was a no-show at a Tea Party meeting Monday evening. A stand-in said the congressman, who recently returned from Egypt, was stuck in traffic.
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Comptroller Candidates Reveal Fundraising Numbers
State Sen. Glenn Hegar and Debra Medina, both Republican candidates to succeed Comptroller Susan Combs, released early fundraising numbers Monday.
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Stockman Wary of Media at Upcoming Tea Party Event
A Tea Party group in North Texas is allowing U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, a candidate for U.S. Senate, to speak to the group at a separate closed-door meeting Monday along with delivering a later speech that will be open to the press.
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Cornyn Ignores Stockman in New TV Ad
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, unveiled a new TV ad Friday accusing the Obama administration of being “back-handed” and “astonishingly dishonest.” He sidesteps any mention of any of his own opponents in the GOP primary.
