State Sen. Wendy Davis, a newly minted candidate for governor, has hit the road. Davis went to Waxahachie, a traditionally Republican area south of Dallas, where she tiptoed around the issue of the ongoing government shutdown.
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Newsreel: Water, the Other Perry and Davis
This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: Gov. Rick Perry and others are traveling the state encouraging voters to approve water funding, first lady Anita Perry makes news with her views on abortion and Wendy Davis makes if official.
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The Playlist: Shut Down
Nearly one week into the federal government shutdown, we begin our weekly 10-song playlist inspired by the latest political news with “Shut Down” by the Beach Boys.
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Video: Comparing Davis’ and Abbott’s Announcement Speeches
Now that both Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott and state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, have launched their respective bids for governor, here’s a look back at the party front-runners’ full announcement speeches.
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Video: Wendy Davis Makes Bid for Governor Official
State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, announced her gubernatorial run on Thursday in Haltom City, ending months of speculation about her political intentions.
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Video: Davis Announces Candidacy, Promises a “Better Tomorrow”
State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, made her run for Texas governor official Thursday evening. She announced her plans before a packed crowd of supporters who said they’re ready to go door to door to help her win.
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Tough Race Ahead for Senate Candidates After Wendy Davis Decision
With Wendy Davis officially campaigning for governor, Republican and Democratic candidates in Fort Worth’s Senate District 10 are preparing for what could be a tough race in a swing district.
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Spoiler Alert: Medina Switch Could Change Gubernatorial Math
Republican Debra Medina says she has been encouraged to drop her bid for comptroller and to run instead for governor — as an independent. Why would someone ask her to do that?
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The Brief: Oct. 4, 2013
A flurry of honed attacks greeted Wendy Davis on Thursday as she kicked off her campaign for governor.
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Davis Makes It Official, Enters Governor’s Race
State Sen. Wendy Davis, standing on the stage where she got her high school diploma more than 30 years ago, finally announced what has been anticipated, telegraphed and talked about for weeks: She is running for Texas governor.
