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State Government
TribLive: A Conversation with John Carona
Full video of my May 24 TribLive conversation with state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas.
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State Government
What If the Dew Don’t?
A lot of people are rooting for David Dewhurst in the race for U.S. Senate — some because it would create a top political job opening in Texas. What if he loses? It would spoil a lot of ambitions.
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State Government
Texas Weekly Newsreel: Patrick-Carona Feud
The Patrick-Carona feud, and a list of people facing very tough career reviews this month.
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State Government
Like High School, With Money
Does the John Carona-Dan Patrick spat help either senator’s hopes of becoming the next lieutenant governor?
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Economy
TribLive: Carona on Perry’s “Disrespectful” Pledge
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, discussed his opposition to Gov. Rick Perry’s anti-tax pledge, which he says is “disrespectful” to the “adults” in the Legislature.
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State Government
TribLive: Carona on Supporting Democrats
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, explained why it’s okay for a “committed conservative” to host fundraisers for and give money to Democrats.
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State Government
TribLive: Carona on Patrick
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, defended — and expanded on — his now-infamous comments about state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston.
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State Government
Updated: Jones Files Counterclaim to Wentworth Lawsuit
Elizabeth Ames Jones, a candidate in SD-25, has filed her response to a defamation suit filed against her by incumbent state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio. Her campaign calls his suit “frivolous and politically-inspired.”
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State Government
Turnover Offers Political Tool for Leaders in 2013
It’s great to have experienced leaders on hand to help run the Legislature. But it’s also great — at least from a leader’s perspective — to have some openings to offer to potential supporters.
