In the second TV ad of his campaign for lieutenant governor, state Sen. Dan Patrick promises to cut property taxes for all Texans and eliminate tax increases for senior citizens.
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In Lieutenant Governor’s Race, Bickering Over Minor Differences
Despite the four Republican candidates’ attempts to tear one another apart based on nuances in past statements on red-meat issues, the lieutenant governor’s race has so far featured fights over style, not substance.
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In Dewhurst Web Ad, “Texas Takes the Cake”
Job creation during Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s tenure is the emphasis of a web video, featuring a Texas-shaped cake, that was released Monday by his re-election campaign.
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Sometimes, It’s Hard to Make a Good Political Bet
Political donors, endorsers and activists like to pick the winners, to be the early backers of the candidates who go on to become officeholders. All of the competition this political season is disquieting.
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The Brief: Oct. 15, 2013
Presidential impeachment may have just emerged as the latest flash point in the GOP race for lieutenant governor.
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Dewhurst Calls for Obama’s Impeachment
During an appearance at a Tarrant County Tea Party candidate forum, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst called for President Obama to be impeached, a spokesman for his campaign confirmed Monday night.
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Running for Office, Campaigning on the Status Quo
The management is turning over in state government, no matter which party wins. But with a couple of exceptions, Republicans don’t want to change the way things operate now.
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Video: A Conversation With Four Lt. Gov. Candidates
On Friday, at the Texas Municipal League conference, I talked politics and policy with four Republican candidates for lieutenant governor: incumbent David Dewhurst, state Sen. Dan Patrick, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson and Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples.
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Conservative Officials Turn to Crowdsourcing
Republicans in Texas have recently used crowdsourcing initiatives to gather public opinion and engage with Texans. But political scientists say such efforts tend to miss the mark in helping candidates gain new supporters.
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Cruz Picks Up the Talking Stick, but Will It Work?
Like Fort Worth Democrat Wendy Davis before him, Texas Republican Ted Cruz has discovered the political power of a well-timed, long-winded and highly publicized monologue. And like Davis, he’s getting some blowback.