Behind every politician there are men and women working in the wings, who can make calls, fix problems, raise money, punish enemies. In Rick Perry’s world, one man stands above them all: Mike Toomey.
Griffin Perry
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Parsing Perry’s Energy Plan
Gov. Rick Perry today announced initial details of his energy-centric jobs plan. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune examines how the plan, centered on domestic drilling, has fared with energy experts.
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Video: Perry Talks Jobs, Religion on the Morning Shows
Gov. Rick Perry made appearances on the morning news shows to preview the announcement of his big jobs plan, but the hosts wanted to talk more about Anita Perry, religion and polls.
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The Brief: Oct. 14, 2011
During Gov. Rick Perry’s major policy speech today, expect to hear echoes of a familiar refrain: drill, baby, drill.
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Energy
Looking Back on Perry’s Energy Record
With Rick Perry set to unveil an energy-centric jobs plan today, Mose Buchele of KUT News looks back at the governor’s handling of energy policy here in Texas.
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State Government
In State Leadership Changes, Timing is Everything
The easiest way to win an election is to have the votes. The next easiest way is to change the rules of the election. Some political folks, inside and outside the Texas Senate, are looking at the rules.
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Wait and See
The Texas governor turned presidential candidate isn’t as sick as he looks. And by the way, he wasn’t as healthy as he looked a couple of weeks ago.
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Demographics
Video: Tea Party “Fed Up” With Perry
Members of the Tea Party Caucus of Texas said at a press conference today that they are “fed up” with Gov. Rick Perry for not taking action to ban sanctuary cities, a measure he declared an emergency item during the legislative session this year.
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The Brief: Oct. 13, 2011
The rise of Herman Cain may give Rick Perry an opening.
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Public Education
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 101
On this week’s TribCast, Evan, Ross, Reeve and Jim review the most recent debate, discuss the looming lawsuits on school finance and consider proposals for Confederate flag license plates.
