Texans have elected Rick Perry governor three times. But not all of the state’s prominent Republicans are supporting his presidential campaign, which could be politically risky, whether he makes it to the White House or comes home.
Griffin Perry
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You Can’t Go Home Again
U.S. Rep. Mike McCaul’s decision not to run for the U.S. Senate means he won’t be testing one of the truisms of Texas politics: A seat in the Texas congressional delegation is a lousy launching pad for statewide office.
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Inside Intelligence
Inside, Outside: Damning with Faint Praise
If the October 2011 University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll captured Texans in a lukewarm mood about Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential bid, the Texas Tribune/Texas Weekly Inside Intelligence survey found Texas insiders edging into downright cranky territory in their assessments of the governor.
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State Government
Weekend Insider: Courts Legislate Lawmakers, GOP Who Don’t Support Perry
In this edition of the Texas Tribune Weekend Insider, executive editor Ross Ramsey explains how courts legislate for state lawmakers, and deputy editor Emily Ramshaw describes the risks Texas Republicans face when they don’t support Rick Perry for president.
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Perry Looking for Surge in Iowa as Cain Struggles
Herman Cain’s troubles could be big enough to threaten his top-tier candidacy — and perhaps give a badly needed boost to the governor of Texas.
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The Brief: Nov. 3, 2011
The swirling Herman Cain sexual harassment scandal on Wednesday swept up Rick Perry as more allegations emerged.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Mormon Candidates Face Hurdle
More than one in five Texas voters say most of the people they know would not vote for a Mormon presidential candidate even if they agreed with him or her on the issues, according to the new University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll.
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Perry Camp Denies Role in Cain Sex Harassment Story
Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential campaign is adamantly refuting the suggestion that it helped orchestrate a Politico story on past allegations of sexual harassment against Herman Cain.
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State Government
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 104
This week on the TribCast, Ross, Reeve, Ben and Jim pore over the new UT/TT poll, review Gov. Rick Perry’s viral video, and consider the recent statements of Speaker Joe Straus.
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About That Speech: Perry Says He “Felt Great”
Gov. Rick Perry says he “felt great” during his much-mocked appearance in New Hampshire last week and that he was happy with the speech. Perry, speaking to reporters in Des Moines, also addressed criticism of his job creation plan.
