When it makes sense, we shouldn’t act as if we will never consider tax cuts as an economic stimulant. In fact, if Democrats really want to shed our image as the taxing party, there’s a tremendous opportunity staring us in the face.
2012 elections
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One Year Later, Revisiting Perry’s Presidential Bid
One year ago today, Gov. Rick Perry made national waves by jumping into the GOP race for the presidency, a bid that ended five months (and a few infamous debate debacles) later. Revisit our interactive timeline of the highs and lows of his run for the White House.
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Long Shots Carry On Despite Stacked Deck
Two-thirds of the candidates for Texas House don’t face major opposition in November. Only about a dozen races are truly competitive, in the sense that either party might win.
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Interactive: The 2012 General Election
The general election ballot has more than 240 races, listed here by type and district, with candidates, the political temperature of each district, what looks competitive — and what doesn’t.
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Economy
Texas Weekly Newsreel: Guide to Texas Races
This week on the Newsreel, check out our guide to upcoming Texas political races. And, with the runoffs out of the way, lawmakers start talking about the session ahead — and the state budget.
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Wrapping Up
In less than a week, you’ll know something about the legislative session six months away.
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Voter ID Lite?
Texas officials want access to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, which the secretary of state’s office said could be “one of many important resources for confirming voter eligibility.”
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Interactive: Cost Per Vote in the 2012 Texas Runoffs
State candidates spent $5 million in their bids for a party nomination. Some got more for their money than others. Use our interactive to see where candidates ranked in spending per vote.
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State Asks Judge to Stay Injunction on Voter Registration Provisions
The state of Texas has requested that a federal judge stay a ruling that blocks restrictions for deputy voter registrars. Attorneys for the state say the injunction is adding confusion to the elections process.
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Romney Campaign Touts Cruz’s Support as It Rolls Out New Ad
In the rollout of a new campaign video Monday focused on Texas, Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign highlighted support from the state’s rising political star, GOP U.S. Senate nominee Ted Cruz.
