On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics with host Jason Whitely, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy and Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey: a widely shared video in which a Florida congressman calls Texas a “crazy state.”
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GOP Taxonomy: The Flat Taxers and the Fair Taxers
Republican presidential flirts Rick Perry, Ted Cruz and Rand Paul are cozying up to their positions on fixing, or dumping, the federal income tax. Get ready for much discussion of what’s flat, what’s fair and whether the twain shall meet.
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Asked About Cruz, Perry Trumpets His Own Experience
Asked about what separates him from potential presidential rival Ted Cruz, former Gov. Rick Perry talked about how executive experience would be a key selling point. Perry touched on several other issues in an interview with the Tribune and The Washington Post.
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In Austin, Huckabee Blasts Perry Indictment
Besides being potential rivals in the 2016 presidential race, Mike Huckabee and Rick Perry have butted heads in past races. But Huckabee heaped praise on Perry on Thursday and blasted the indictment against the Texas governor.
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Consultant Firm With Perry Ties Heads to Bush Team
If former Gov. Rick Perry, as expected, declares his candidacy for the 2016 presidential nomination, he won’t have the help of an operative who had worked with Perry after his failed 2012 presidential run.
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Inside Texas Politics: Rand Paul’s Recent Moves
On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics with host Jason Whitely, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy and Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey talk about U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, who’s showing all the signs that he’s gearing up for a presidential run.
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Rand Paul is Making His Play for Texas
If Rand Paul runs for president — and he’s widely expected to — don’t expect a campaign that mirrors those of his father. During a weekend visit to North Texas, where he spoke at a pair of GOP events, Paul talked about building a broad coalition.
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Rand Paul Taps Texas GOP Chairman as Adviser
Rand Paul will add Texas GOP Chairman Steve Munisteri as an adviser, the senator’s team confirmed Thursday.
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Video: Perry Calls Indictment “Badge of Honor” on Fox News
On Fox News on Wednesday, Rick Perry told host Sean Hannity that he’s been preparing to run for president since late 2012. “So when I stand on the stage and debate this next time, you’re going to see a person who is very, very well prepared,” he said.
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At a Kosher Deli, Perry Courts the Jewish Vote
On a campaign swing through central Iowa, former Gov. Rick Perry on Monday presented himself to Jewish voters as a man of the world — one who toured Israel and Auschwitz as governor and remains friendly with foreign leaders.