The challengers to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst so far have not been shy at hammering the incumbent for his perceived faults. On Tuesday, they laid another pressing problem of Texas Republicans at his feet — Wendy Davis.
John Cornyn
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The Brief: Nov. 12, 2013
Monday could be summed up as a tale of two political speeches.
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Health care
The Evening Brief: Nov. 6, 2013
Your evening reading: no major problems with voter ID law surface on Election Day; Barton won’t challenge Cornyn in 2014 primary; Dallas Morning News will begin printing the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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The Brief: Nov. 5, 2013
The latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll confirms that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has solidified his status as the biggest star in the Texas GOP firmament.
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Liberal Groups Fault Cornyn, Cruz on Judicial Vacancies
Leaders from state and national liberal organizations on Monday called on U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn to increase efforts to fill nine vacant federal judgeships that impact Texas.
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The Brief: Nov. 4, 2013
The big headline from the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll out today is this: The gap between Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis can be counted on a single hand.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Abbott Leads Davis by Single Digits
Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott has a single-digit lead over Democratic state Sen. Wendy Davis in the 2014 race for governor, according to a new University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll.
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Health care
The Evening Brief: Nov. 1, 2013
Your evening reading: clinics end abortion services after court ruling; Carona lends his plane to Patrick for lite guv campaign; no cooling off period for Williams
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Health care
The Brief: Nov. 1, 2013
A trio of federal judges gave Greg Abbott and his fellow Republicans a big treat on Halloween evening.
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Republican Linda Vega Will Run for Cornyn’s Senate Seat
Republican attorney and activist Linda Vega will run in the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by John Cornyn.
