Ross, Julián, Aman and Reeve review some results of the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, discuss soon-to-be Sen. Sylvia Garcia’s victory in Senate District 6 and talk about security changes at the Governor’s Mansion.
University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
Starting in 2009, the Texas Tribune and pollsters from the University of Texas have conducted statewide surveys on politics and issues of public interest several times each year. Each poll has illuminated trends in public policy and electoral politics; together, the polls reveal changes and trends in public opinion on a variety of public issues and public figures over time.
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UT/TT Poll: Most Texans Say U.S. on Wrong Track
Texas voters remain concerned about the economy and immigration, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. And three out of five Texas voters said the U.S. is on the wrong track.
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UT/TT Poll: Texans Favor “Fetal Pain” Proposal
Texans haven’t changed their overall views on the availability of abortions. But a majority favors a “fetal pain” proposal that would outlaw abortions after 20 weeks, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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UT/TT Poll: Texans Back Background Checks Ahead of All Gun Purchases
Texans are generally against tougher gun control laws, according to the new University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, but they overwhelmingly support criminal and mental health background checks for gun purchases.
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The Polling Center: Refining the UT/TT Poll
The latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll has a bigger sample size than its predecessors — the better to see what various subgroups of Texans are thinking about politics and policy in the state.
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UT/TT Poll: Perry Leads Abbott in Potential 2014 Gubernatorial Race
Gov. Rick Perry would beat Attorney General Greg Abbott in a Republican race for governor held today, but a win in that race — if it actually comes to pass — isn’t clearly in the hands of either candidate.
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Video: Analyzing the UT/TT Poll
It took the pulse of Texas voters and showed where they rate government and social issues and what they think of Washington and their local representatives. The University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll out last week revealed a few surprises.
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UT/TT Poll: Weighing Scientists vs. Politicians
Ask Texans if they have more confidence in the scientists or the policymakers and their answers depend on the issue at hand, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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UT/TT Poll: Texans Are Leery of Government
News flash: Texans aren’t big fans of the state government in Austin, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. But if you really want to get their dander up, ask about the government in Washington.
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TribCast: UT/TT Poll, Dan Patrick and Lubbock Dems
Ross, Morgan, Jay and Jim talk about the findings of the most recent UT/TT Poll, Sen. Dan Patrick’s plans as chairman of the Senate Education Committee and the travails of Democrats in Lubbock.