In advance of Thursday’s debate, we mashed up Mark Miner and Jennifer Baker as they summed up this phase of the race.
Rick Perry
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Economy
The Brief: January 11, 2010
TV and politics collide this week, but it won’t include Tom DeLay’s dance moves.
Posted inState Government
Attack of the Ads
Rick Perry’s and Kay Bailey Hutchison’s ads seem pretty tame so far, but in an everything’s-contested campaign cycle, even what constitutes an “attack ad” is grounds for debate.
Posted inState Government
The Air War
Let the barrage begin. It’s a new year and a new phase of the media race for the GOP nomination for governor.
Posted inState Government
2010: Oh, the KBH Campaign’s Just Gonna Love This
Deposed debate-question-asker Paul Burka’s latest TEXAS MONTHLY cover story: “Perry for President?!?”
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Energy
TribBlog: Clearing the Air
Texas needs to clean up its air. The candidates for governor say they know how to do it.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: January 8, 2010
Many Texans may be in need of some good news today.
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Criminal Justice
TribBlog: Perry Indicates He’ll Pardon Timothy Cole
Gov. Rick Perry appears willing to sign a posthumous pardon for the exonerated Timothy Cole after Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today issued an opinion that said the governor could grant one.
Posted inState Government
On the Records: UT Boosters Split on Rick vs. Kay
Did the University of Texas’ deep-pocketed football boosters stay loyal to Kay Bailey Hutchison, an alumna, or support the Aggie in the governor’s race, Rick Perry?
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Politics
Ads Infinitum: Perry Releases “Working For Us”
The ad, titled “Working For Us,” features people thanking Perry for creating a small business-friendly environment in the state.
