Three candidates for the Republican Party nomination for Governor faced off last night in the first debate of the 2010 election. It’s been months since Governor Rick Perry and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison announced they’d be running for governor in 2010. The campaign machinery for both have been pumping out information throughout 2009. But for many voters – last night’s debate was their first chance to kick the tires and figure out how the candidates stand on a handful of topics. Ben Philpott, who’s covering the Texas governor’s race for KUT News and the Texas Tribune, reports on what differences emerged from last night’s debate.
Debate Differences
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Not Exactly a Game-Changer
In the first debate of this political season, Rick Perry didn’t fall on his face, and Kay Bailey Hutchison didn’t either. For a politician with a reputation to protect, that’s the description of a win. The third candidate in the race, Debra Medina, held her own.
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The Unmentionables
Meet the Democratic candidates for governor that no one’s talking about.
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HuTube: GOP Debate Behind-the-Scenes
Go behind-the-scenes at the first GOP gubernatorial debate.
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Election 2010
The most up-to-date information about the candidates running for various offices.
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The GOP Debate: Spin Room
Post-debate spin from Governor Rick Perry’s campaign manager, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison’s spokeswoman and Debra Medina herself.
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An Inside Look at the GOP Debate
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the first GOP gubernatorial debate. We cover the coverage and the story behind the story.
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Ads Infinitum: Perry’s “Bailout”
Just before the first GOP primary debate, Gov. Rick Perry’s campaign released a new ad.
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The First Gubernatorial Debate: Liveblog
We’ll have real time updates, photos and analysis from the Denton debate between GOP gubernatorial candidates Governor Rick Perry, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Debra Medina.
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2010: Craig James, Everyman
Today marked ESPN analyst Craig James’ first public appearance since he announced his interest in a bid for Kay Bailey Hutchison’s senate seat.
