It’s not enough to join a political party as a candidate. They have to believe you’re one of them.
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Democratic candidate for governor Andrew White donated “as a business owner” to Kentucky GOP in 2005
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew White has made half a dozen political donations at the federal level over the years. One stands out.
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Analysis: Politicians don’t have to cuss to put their feet in their mouths
You think politicians don’t listen? One might argue that they listen too closely. “I’ll consider every alternative,” sounds reasonable, except in politics. In politics, some things are simply not to be talked about.
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Analysis: What works in one Texas election might not work in the next one
Guns, taxes, capital punishment, sanctuary cities and minimum wages play well with some audiences. What Lupe Valdez is talking about on her way to the Texas Democratic primaries could be risky if she makes it to the general election.
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Going further than prior proposals, Abbott unveils a plan to slow Texas property tax growth
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday unveiled a plan to limit annual local governments’ property tax revenue growth to 2.5 percent. To increase revenue beyond that, governments would need approval from two-thirds of voters.
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Valdez, campaigning for governor, defends record as sheriff
Democrat Lupe Valdez, campaigning for governor in San Antonio, defended her record as Dallas County Sheriff, said Gov. Greg Abbott’s 2015 swipe at her on sanctuary cities hadn’t changed a thing and said a Democratic rival needs to “make up his mind” on where he stands on abortion rights.
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Analysis: Do Texas Democrats care that this is Mark White’s son?
A famous name can be a blessing in politics. If it’s famous, that is, and if the voters connect the candidate to someone they hold in high regard.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has amassed a $43.3 million war chest for 2018
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has $43.3 million on hand for his 2018 re-election campaign, giving him a likely massive advantage over his Democratic challengers.
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Rita Clements, former first lady of Texas, dies at 86
In her later years, the widow of Texas Gov. Bill Clements served her alma mater — the University of Texas at Austin — as a member of the board of regents, as an appointee of both Gov. George W. Bush and Gov. Rick Perry.
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Analysis: “Who?” for governor of Texas
It’s not that Texas Democrats can’t find anyone to run for governor in 2018. It’s that none of the eight contenders (so far) is familiar to voters across the state.
