At Thursday’s TribLive conversation, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst addressed criticism that he mishandled the filibuster of abortion legislation by state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth.
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Abbott Gets 25 Six-Figure Donations
Attorney General Greg Abbott demonstrated his fundraising prowess over the last half year with 25 six-figure donations, including a total of $900,000 from the late Dallas billionaire Harold Simmons.
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Video: Abbott, Davis Biding Time Before Launching Media Blitz
In these early days of 2014, the campaigns for the likely Texas gubernatorial nominees are busy laying out policy initiatives, fundraising and avoiding a heavy dose of media appearances.
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The Brief: Jan. 16, 2014
Land commissioner candidate George P. Bush has some pointed words for fellow Republicans who denigrate Hispanics.
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Davis Reports $1 Million Donation
Democrat Wendy Davis got several huge contributions in her race for Texas governor, including a $1 million donation from an Austin doctor.
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The Brief: Jan. 15, 2014
The campaigns of Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott don’t agree on much, so it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that even the announcement of campaign contributions has become a source of disagreement.
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Davis, Abbott Announce Big Fundraising Totals
Wendy Davis and a joint “victory committee” committed to her election as governor have raised a combined $12 million since July, her campaign announced Tuesday. Greg Abbott announced he raised $11.5 million in the same period.
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Abbott and Davis: A Tale of Two Fundraisers
If the past is a guide, gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott will soon report big money from wealthy donors, and his opponent, state Sen. Wendy Davis, will report many small donors from around the U.S.
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The Brief: Jan. 14, 2014
Washington, D.C., is abuzz over the latest perceived thumb to the eye delivered by Ted Cruz to the House leadership.
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The Brief: Jan. 13, 2014
Both Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis are expected to disclose raising more than $10 million in campaign finance filings due this week.
