Your afternoon reading: in emotional address, Anita Perry says media has “brutalized” her husband; Cruz raises $1 million; Driver announces retirement from House
David Muto
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.
The Brief: Oct. 13, 2011
The rise of Herman Cain may give Rick Perry an opening.
The Midday Brief: Oct. 12, 2011
Your afternoon reading: fading Perry may turn to TV ads; Perkins says Perry has sufficiently addressed Mormonism flap; can money save Perry?
The Brief: Oct. 12, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry, the Republican presidential front-runner just a few weeks ago, virtually disappeared at Tuesday night’s debate.
The Midday Brief: Oct. 11, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Christie to endorse Romney; Perry spokesman says “Northeast Republicans are sticking together”; Cain says he’ll go after Romney, not Perry, in debate
The Brief: Oct. 11, 2011
Do debates matter? Just ask Rick Perry, whose wavering candidacy, by many accounts, may ride on his performance tonight.
The Midday Brief: Oct. 10, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry attack ad slams Romney on health care; poll shows Perry at 4 percent in New Hampshire; A&M group calls for special session over in-state tuition law
The Brief: Oct. 10, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry, down but not out, faces a critical test this week.
The Midday Brief: Oct. 7, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry courting conservatives at Values Voter Summit; forecaster says Perry still has an edge over Romney; Texas Republicans blast unemployment numbers
The Brief: Oct. 7, 2011
Rick Perry may have just won one fundraising battle, but he’s losing another.

