With apologies to Charles Dickens, this was an election cycle marked by the worst of candidates and the best of candidates. This is our rendering — our timeline — of the progression from Gov. Rick Perry’s remarkably unsuccessful campaign for president to U.S. Sen.-elect Ted Cruz’s surprising political debut.
2012 elections
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State Government
Video: Lawmakers Look Ahead to 83rd Session
With the election behind them, the first round of bills filed and the start of the legislative session around the corner, Texas lawmakers will have plenty to talk about around the turkey table this Thanksgiving, including the House speaker’s race.
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State Government
New Lawmakers Asked to Testify Against Consultant
They haven’t been sworn in yet, but three candidates newly elected to the Texas House have been asked to testify on the eve of their first legislative session in a lawsuit filed against their political consultant.
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What’s Next for the Contentious El Paso Delegation?
Joe Moody took his seat back from Republican Dee Margo, despite public support for the incumbent by two El Paso Democrats. Will that affect the mood of the group? He says no.
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Congress
Cornyn: Senate Losses Cause for Party to “Reflect”
Some are arguing Sen. John Cornyn is now vulnerable in his race to become the second in command in the US Senate, given the number of key Republican seats lost Tuesday night. Others cite outside factors for the unexpected outcomes.
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After the Election, Our Status Remains Quo
A lot of new names will go on those office signs in the Capitol, but the partisan lines didn’t move much as a result of this election. And the redistricting people are good at what they do: Only 16 incumbents running for reelection lost in this year’s primary and general elections.
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Demographics
Video: Immigration in the Wake of the Election
The election last week showed many in the GOP that it may need to fine tune its message on immigration. The tight race between President Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney motivated Latino voters — largely for Obama — and caused some immigrants to fear what a Romney administration could mean for their future.
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Interactive Map: Texas Drifted Right in 2012
Much of Texas voted less Democratic and more Republican in 2012 than 2008. Use our interactive to see the differences, by county, between the 2012 and 2008 vote totals.
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Video: Ron Paul’s Farewell Speech
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Surfside, says goodbye in a farewell speech typical of his unique style on the House floor Wednesday.
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Cornyn Elected U.S. Senate Minority Whip
The senior senator of Texas will serve as second-in-command of the 113th Congress’ upper chamber.
