On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Abby, Patrick, Jolie and Jay about Rick Perry’s role in Ukraine and his political future, the aftermath of the Botham Jean trial and George P. Bush’s college turnaround.
George P. Bush
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El Paso shooting
After El Paso shooting, some Texas Republican leaders decry “white” terror
Land Commissioner George P. Bush linked the shooting with “white terrorism,” while U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz called it a “heinous act of terrorism and white supremacy.”
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Texas Legislature 2019
Analysis: A rumor of a game of succession in the Texas Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has done his best to knock down rumors he might take a job with the Trump administration. That hasn’t stopped talk about what might happen if he leaves his current job.
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Politics
Pierce Bush, grandson of George H.W. Bush, is considering running for Congress in his grandfather’s old district
The nephew of former President George W. Bush and son of Neil Bush did not rule out a run for Congress in a statement to the Tribune.
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Politics
“Heaven was ready for him.” Texans say goodbye to George H.W. Bush
The 41st president was remembered at a funeral service in Houston on Thursday and was buried at his presidential library in College Station.
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San Antonio approves plan for Alamo Plaza overhaul
The vote follows months of debate over the plan to restore the historic site.
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Analysis: A few Texas Republicans are singing the blues
It’s not unusual for former opponents to turn around and endorse their party’s candidates, or to go quiet in general elections — to say nothing at all. But it’s unusual to endorse the other party’s general election candidates. And yet, that’s happening in several Texas races this year.
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Texas Elections 2018
Some Texas Republicans are endorsing Democrats. Is it “Texas over party” or sour grapes?
Two statewide officeholders are among the Republican incumbents who have seen former primary opponents take the unusual step of endorsing their Democratic challengers ahead of the midterm elections.
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Texas Elections 2018
Jerry Patterson, a Republican, endorses Democrat Miguel Suazo over George P. Bush
In a rare cross-party move, former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson endorsed George P. Bush’s Democratic opponent on Friday.
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Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush signs plan to overhaul Alamo Plaza
Bush signed the proposal over the objections of several Republican lawmakers.