Getting elected takes a particular set of skills, governing another. And some members of the incoming freshman legislative class have no experience running things.
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TribuneFest: A Conversation About the 2012 Presidential Race
At the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival, I talked 2012 presidential politics with Hendrik Hertzberg of The New Yorker, Gwen Ifill of Washington Week and Julie Mason of Sirius/XM’s The Press Pool.
Posted inState Government
Competition Breaks Out in Ron Paul’s Old District
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Lake Jackson, isn’t seeking re-election this year, turning a typically Republican seat into an interesting race between a former congressman and a two-term state representative.
Posted inState Government
The Oops Diaries: Anita Perry — Spouse, Adviser
In Gov. Rick Perry’s Texas campaigns, his wife, Anita, offered spousal support. But during the presidential race, she was all in. Her central role, and the resistance it provoked, is detailed in this excerpt from Oops! A Diary from the 2012 Campaign Trail.
Posted inState Government
Davis Opens TV Campaign in Fort Worth’s SD-10
State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, opened her television campaign for re-election with a biographical spot that also promotes her position on education. Davis faces state Rep. Mark Shelton, R-Fort Worth, in the competitive SD-10 race.
Posted inState Government
Super PAC Throws Down on Gallego in CD-23
The Congressional Leadership Fund, a Washington, D.C.-based Super PAC supported by several GOP members of Congress, announced a $330,000 ad buy against Democrat Pete Gallego in the race for Congressional District 23.
Posted inState Government
Gallego’s Spanish-Language Ad Foreshadows Debate
State Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, challenging U.S. Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco, R-San Antonio, in the race for Congressional District 23, is running a Spanish-language biographical spot in advance of their Spanish-language debate this week.
Posted inState Government
Candidates Walk Fine Line Between Primary, General Elections
The problem with very partisan primary elections is that the winning candidates risk being too partisan for general election voters.
Posted inState Government
The Oops Diaries: Gay Pollster’s Role in Anti-Gay TV Ad Was Concealed
Gov. Rick Perry’s anti-gay “Strong” ad was one of the most controversial (and heavily mocked) TV spots of the 2012 campaign. Tribune reporter Jay Root’s new book, Oops!, pulls back the curtain on the internal struggle over the ad.
Posted inState Government
An Apple for Teacher — GOP Candidates Focus Pay Raises for Educators
More money for classrooms and less for administration and other school expenses is a staple of Texas politics. Now, with education on voters’ minds, some Republican candidates are talking about higher pay for teachers.
