Democratic Sen. Wendy Davis and a fundraising partner raised more money in the last month than the campaign of Attorney General Greg Abbott, but Abbott has nearly three times the cash on hand.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Abbott Holds 11-Point Lead Over Davis
Republican Greg Abbott holds an 11-point lead over Democrat Wendy Davis in the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, and a number of Republican primaries appear to be destined for May runoff elections.
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The Brief: Feb. 24, 2014
Greg Abbott has an 11-point advantage over Wendy Davis in the November general election contest, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Inside Texas Politics: The Motor City Madman
On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics, I talked with host Jason Whitely and Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Bud Kennedy about Greg Abbott’s embrace of controversial musician Ted Nugent.
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At Women’s Convention, Davis Goes After Abbott Over Nugent
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Wendy Davis on Saturday called out her expected Republican opponent, Greg Abbott, for campaigning with controversial rocker and conservative firebrand Ted Nugent.
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Abbott: Let’s Move On After Nugent Apology
UPDATED: Attorney General Greg Abbott said he wants “to move beyond” the controversy sparked by campaign appearances he made with conservative rocker Ted Nugent.
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Analysis: Risky Campaign Move by Republican Candidate With Light Competition
Republican Greg Abbott included controversial musician and entertainer Ted Nugent in a couple of campaign stops this week. It could have been scripted by his likely November rival, Wendy Davis.
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The Brief: Feb. 20, 2014
Conservative activist James O’Keefe has released another covert video of Battleground Texas volunteers.
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Rove Connections Turn Into Political Ammunition
The Fox News pundit and famed political consultant has become fodder in Texas for both Democrats and Republicans in this year’s elections.
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The Brief: Feb. 19, 2014
News reports on Tuesday evening that the famously tough-on-immigration lite guv candidate Dan Patrick employed undocumented immigrants at his sports bar in the 1980s had a couple of his rivals condemning him and Patrick complaining of dirty politics.
