The two White House hopefuls from Texas are keeping their options when it comes to the Iowa Straw Poll. Iowa Republican leaders are scrambling to keep the event alive.
Patrick Svitek
Patrick Svitek was the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune. Patrick covered elections, state leaders, the Legislature and political trends across the state from 2015 until 2024. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. Patrick graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Perry: I Would Not Have Ordered Invasion of Iraq
Former Gov. Rick Perry on Monday said he would not have invaded Iraq knowing what he knows now. It’s a question that has animated the GOP’s 2016 presidential field in recent days.
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Abbott and 2016: It’s Good to Be the Kingmaker
Once reluctant to get involved in his party’s 2016 presidential primary, Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly warming up to his potential role as a kingmaker.
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In Swing Through Iowa, Perry Looks to Stand Out
Former Gov. Rick Perry embarked on a five-day swing through Iowa on Saturday, emphatically looking to distinguish himself from a crowded field of 2016 hopefuls.
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The Rise or Fall of Rick Perry, 2016 Edition
With former Gov. Rick Perry set to announce June 4 whether he plans to run for president again, we tell you why he stands a chance, and why he doesn’t.
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Perry Set to Announce Presidential Bid June 4
Former Gov. Rick Perry has scheduled a “special announcement” for June 4 in Dallas. He is expected to announce he is running for president in 2016.
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Houston, We’ve Got a Presidential Debate
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Abbott Makes First Use of Texas Enterprise Fund
Gov. Greg Abbott has made his first use of the Texas Enterprise Fund to help bring a tractor maker to Grapevine.
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Clinton Campaign Revs Up in Texas
Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign is revving up in ruby-red Texas, where donors and volunteers are beginning to organize.
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In Houston, Huckabee Details Energy Plan
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, the latest Republican to jump into the 2016 presidential race, took to Texas’ oil capital Monday to flesh out his energy plan.
