Rick Perry’s going big in Iowa, and making no secret of it.
2011
Posted inState Government
High in the Polls, Paul Remains a Long Shot
He has money and a large base of loyal supporters, and he’s polling better than Gov. Rick Perry. So why is U.S. Rep. Ron Paul the perennial underdog of the Republican presidential race?
Posted inState Government
Video: Despite Surge in Polls, Paul Still GOP Underdog
Just four weeks away from the Iowa caucuses, Texas Congressman Ron Paul is sitting near the top of several polls. Even with his large war chest and loyal base, many still doubt that he could be the Republican presidential nominee. The Tribune’s Thanh Tan explains why.
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Energy
Plea for Donations Highlights Worries Over Park Funding
State officials launched a campaign this week soliciting donations to help fund Texas parks, which saw a drop-off in visitors this year because of record heat and wildfires. Matt Largey of KUT News reports.
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Trevor Potter: The TT Interview (audio)
TT Interview with Trevor Potter, the former chairman of the Federal Election Commission.
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Criminal Justice
New Youth Agency Taking Shape as Two Close
With the closure of two previous youth agencies, lawmakers and advocates hope to see cost savings and better results out of the new Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
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Trevor Potter: The TT Interview
Stephen Colbert’s lawyer on campaign finance, why donors actually want limits on their giving and how to run a presidential campaign without the hassle of a candidate.
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 109
Ross, Reeve, Ben and Julian discuss Perry’s latest foray into the culture wars, take a look at immigration issues and consider some once and (possibly) future politicians.
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Higher Education
State Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject College Admissions Case
Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a brief today urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a case challenging the University of Texas at Austin’s practice of considering applicants’ race in the admissions process.
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Health care
Perry: “My Faith Will Guide Me” as President
Continuing to emphasize religious values as the Iowa caucuses loom, Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday that “bringing America back begins with faith.”
