In the Roundup: Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol this week to address the latest concerns about Planned Parenthood, and the circumstances that led to Sandra Bland’s jail death. Plus, GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry takes aim at Wall Street reform and promotes his economic record.
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Analysis: Perry No Longer the Bright, Shiny Object
Four years ago, Republican primary voters seemed eager to embrace Rick Perry, but his lack of preparation undermined his presidential campaign. Now he’s prepared, but the voters’ eyes are on other candidates.
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Perry’s Debate Berth Hangs in the Balance
Former Gov. Rick Perry is on the cusp of qualifying for his party’s first 2016 presidential debate, his highest-profile opportunity yet to show he has learned from his disastrous 2012 campaign.
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Economy
Perry Launches Populist Offensive Against Big Banks
Former Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday launched an offensive against banks that are too big to fail, making a pitch for Wall Street reform.
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Criminal Justice
Appeals Court Rejects One of Two Counts in Perry Indictment
A state appeals court on Friday threw out one of two counts in the indictment against former Gov. Rick Perry.
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Demographics
For Abbott, Trump Creates a Challenge With Hispanics
Hispanic Republican leaders in Texas were pretty happy with how Gov. Greg Abbott performed in his maiden year, but they’re less pleased with his silence since Donald Trump starting bashing Mexican immigrants.
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Perry Super Donor: We’re Not Hedging Our Bets
It’s one thing to land a seven-figure donor in the super PAC era. It’s quite another feat to nail down a monster contributor who will give exclusively to support a single presidential candidate. One such family is sticking with Rick Perry.
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Perry Rips Trump in Washington Speech
Former Gov. Rick Perry unloaded on Republican presidential rival Donald Trump on Wednesday during a speech in Washington.
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Congress to Vote on Sanctuary Cities
Texas Republicans who grouse that the federal government doesn’t enforce immigration laws might soon have Congress to thank for beefing up enforcement at the state and local levels.
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Perry’s Finance Chairman Does Super PAC Two-Step
Dallas billionaire Kelcy Warren, Rick Perry’s presidential campaign finance chairman, hasn’t contributed directly to the former governor’s campaign. But he has plowed $6 million into a coalition of super PACs supporting Perry’s bid.
