The Map: The State of Politics
This week, the Tribune and the El Paso Times collaborated on a three-part series examining the Texas political map. Full Story
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TribBlog: Border Sheriff Standoff
Two county sheriffs are helping Bill White and Gov. Rick Perry launch a fresh new wave of attacks, even if they don't know it. Full Story
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The Brief: July 27, 2010
Some Texas sheriffs want a new governor in town. Full Story
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On the Records: Sheriffs' Endorsements Similar to Obama-McCain Map [Updated]
Most of the gubernatorial endorsements today by Texas sheriffs — though not all — map to the 2008 presidential election results. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: July 26, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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The Brief: July 26, 2010
It'll likely be Gov. Rick Perry on the defense in this week's round of Your Murky Business Dealings Make You Unfit for Office. Full Story
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The Map: Can a Democrat Win?
Political observers, partisan faithful and a pair of campaigns have been consumed by one question for nearly eight months: How close is the race between Republican Rick Perry and Democrat Bill White? Members of both parties agree that White represents the Democrats' best shot at winning the governor's office in 15 years, despite the state's status as a Republican stronghold. But many believe that voting patterns show Texas is still years away from becoming truly competitive. Full Story
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TribBlog: Not Who, But What?
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst made some new committee assignments last week to cover the resignation of state Sen. Kip Averitt, R-Waco. But the rejiggering created as many questions as it answered: Not about who went where, but about what went where. For instance: What committee will have legislative oversight of electric utility companies? Full Story
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Henry Cisneros: The TT Interview
The former San Antonio mayor and HUD Secretary on what Bill White has to do to win the Latino vote, what Rick Perry should say about the Arizona immigration law and how Julián Castro's star can continue to rise. Full Story
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TribBlog: White's D.C. Dollars
Gubernatorial candidate Bill White may have more campaign cash on hand than Republican incumbent Gov. Rick Perry — but where it came from could hurt the former Houston mayor's campaign. That’s because nearly 25 percent of the donations since Feb. 20 — about $1.8 million — came from contributors in Washington, D.C. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: Perry's "Bill White, Liar Liar"
Rick Perry's campaign is giving Bill White the Jim Carrey treatment. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: July 21, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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The Brief: July 20, 2010
It's back to back-and-forth in the governor's race this week. Full Story
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TribBlog: Troops to Texas Aug. 1
Of the 1,200 National Guard troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border, Texas will see 250 — fewer than half of the 524 ordered to Arizona. Full Story
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The Brief: July 19, 2010
It seems that business and politics may not mix well for gubernatorial candidate Bill White. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: June 16, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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2010: The $5.9 Million Man
Gov. Rick Perry raised $7.1 million from his last report through June 30, bringing his campaign's cash on hand at mid-year to $5.9 million. Full Story
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2010: Rasmussen: Perry 50, White 41
Gov. Rick Perry leads Democrat Bill White 50-41 in the latest poll from Rasmussen Reports. Full Story
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The Brief: July 15, 2010
If campaign finance reports are a show of strength, House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, is making a muscle. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: Nothing for Texas?
In new web videos released today, both gubernatorial campaigns are accusing the other of failing to bring anything to the table that benefits Texas. Full Story
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