The governor’s campaign married politics with personalized marketing this fall when it sent out thousands of customized videos to supporters. Should politicians be sold this way?
Rick Perry Gets Personal
Audio: The Pecking Order
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman could announce this week whether he’ll continue his run or stake his claim to another statewide office.
Guest Column: Democrats’ Irrational Exuberance
In the wake of Bill White’s entry into the Governor’s race, Texas Democrats are understandably — and dangerously — optimistic.
Caven’s Quest, Part Two
In 2008, the file at DPS headquarters in Austin still said Scotty Caven III caused the August 2004 car crash that killed him and two others. Officials there had declined to reopen and investigate the case. But his father, UT System regent Scott Caven Jr., wouldn’t take no for an answer.
Perry Campaign’s Customized Messages
Governor Rick Perry’s campaign using an innovative way to reach out to voters: a modern-day personal touch.
Rick Perry “Texas Values” Radio Ad
Texans for Rick Perry’s radio ad, “Texas Values”
Cap and Trade on the Campaign Trail
Rick Perry attacked the EPA’s decision yesterday to declare carbon dioxide a public danger, arguing that the ruling lacks scientific evidence. The EPA’s move could propel the cost of carbon reduction onto the list of issues in play in the governor’s race. Ben Philpott, who’s covering the 2010 election for KUT News and the Trib, filed this report.
Audio: Cap and Tirade
Rick Perry attacked the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision yesterday to declare carbon dioxide a public danger, arguing that the ruling lacks scientific evidence. The EPA’s move could propel the cost of carbon reduction onto the list of issues in play in the governor’s race.
HuTube: Dueling ’12 Days’ Vids
The warm spirit of the holidays is not deterring the Rick and Kay campaigns from their latest bitter back-and-forth: competing “12 Days of Christmas” riffs.



