Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry met Monday morning with President-elect Donald Trump.
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Analysis: Texas politicians merely echoing the message they’re receiving
Sure, there’s a lot of pushing and shoving going on among the state’s elected officials, but there’s a lot of pushing and shoving going on with Texas voters, too.
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Sources: Rick Perry encouraged Michael McCaul to challenge Ted Cruz
Former Gov. Rick Perry encouraged U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz for reelection in 2018, sources tell the Tribune.
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Analysis: Texas braces for Hurricane Donald, chance of purple rain
Republican politicians in Texas ought to be celebrating right now, and for a variety of reasons. But the national election has them looking at the political weather forecasts.
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Wikileaks: Clinton Aide Noted Perry’s Economic Message Echoes Clinton’s
When Rick Perry launched his second bid for president last year, an aide to Hillary Clinton’s campaign argued the two candidates share “similar messages & themes” on the economy, according to an email released by Wikileaks.
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Dems Expand Texas Footprint, Transgender Bathrooms Debated (Video)
In the Roundup: National Democrats see Texas as a worthwhile investment this election cycle. Plus, the issue of transgender bathrooms heats up in Dripping Springs and Rick Perry takes his final bow on “Dancing with the Stars.”
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Analysis: Texas Candidates’ Departures Can Hinder Their Returns
The end of one political race is often the beginning of the next one. As former Gov. Rick Perry learned, an “oops” moment in one contest can color voter opinion in the next one. That ought to worry U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
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Watch How Texas Republicans Came to Terms With Trump
There’s been a lot of fuss made about U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s recent decision to support Donald Trump for president after refusing to endorse him at the Republican National Convention. But he’s not the only Texas leader who’s expressed a change of heart.
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Rick Perry Falls Short in His Dance Dance Revolution
Rick Perry was the second contestant eliminated from this season of “Dancing with the Stars.”
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Perry Makes His Dancing Debut, Advocates Protest Textbook
In the Roundup: Rick Perry makes his TV dancing debut, Hispanic activists call a proposed textbook racist and lawmakers discuss whether to put the brakes on a tuition program for children of Texas veterans.
