Analysis: For Texas Dems, Long Game and Short One
Texas Democrats hope to break the Republican streak of statewide wins in November, but some are also thinking of what would constitute progress, short of outright victory. Full Story
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Newsreel: UT/TT Poll, TX GOP Tough on Immigration/Gays
This week in the Newsreel: UT/TT Poll finds GOP candidates with big leads over Democratic rivals; Perry and the GOP take hard lines on immigration and homosexuality. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Abbott Has 12-Point Lead Over Davis
Attorney General Greg Abbott leads state Sen. Wendy Davis by 12 percentage points in the race for Texas governor, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Immigration a Thorny Issue for GOP's Abbott
The Texas GOP's hardline stance on immigration in its party platform has drawn criticism from Democrats and some Republicans. And it comes as GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott tries to court Hispanic voters. Full Story
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Analysis: Will Some Split Votes? Some Think So
Some analysts think Leticia Van de Putte is the Democrat most likely to win a statewide race in November. For that to happen, she would have to find voters willing to switch from Republican Greg Abbott in the first race to her in the second. Full Story
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Analysis: When It Comes to Voter Turnout, Texas is at the Back of the Line
In the last two elections, Texas came in last or close to last among the 50 states in voter turnout. Some experts blame the lack of competition for the state's anemic voter engagement. Full Story
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Inside Texas Politics: Cruz, Ascendant
On this week's edition of WFAA-TV's Inside Texas Politics, I talked with host Jason Whitely and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Bud Kennedy about this week's Republican state convention in Fort Worth. Full Story
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What's in a Name? For Van de Putte, a Potential Hurdle in Her Campaign
Political analysts say that state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte's prospects in her lieutenant governor race rely largely on a significant turnout from Hispanic voters in the general election. Could her last name impact her ability to motivate some of those voters? Full Story
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At GOP Convention, Patrick Focuses on Immigration
State Sen. Dan Patrick, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, told delegates at the state GOP convention that the party will attract Hispanic voters, because Republicans stand "for the future of their family." Full Story
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Analysis: Paxton's Legal Trouble Puts Abbott in a Difficult Position
Ken Paxton's violation of securities law gives Sam Houston, his opponent in the race for attorney general, something to talk about for the next five months. It could also limit one of Greg Abbott’s lines of attack against Wendy Davis. Full Story
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At GOP Convention, Perry Signs Off Without a Goodbye
While the outgoing Texas governor was set to give a farewell address at the kickoff of the state's Republican Party convention, Rick Perry's remarks on Thursday sounded more like a "see you soon." Full Story
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Analysis: Dems Found Candidates, if Not Voters
A year ago, Texas Democrats were still looking for candidates. Now the candidates are looking for Democrats. Full Story
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TribLive: A Conversation With Glenn Hegar
Full video of my 5/29 TribLive conversation with State Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, a candidate for Texas comptroller in 2014. Full Story
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Analysis: Voters Tilt the Senate Further Right
Republican primary voters have already decided one thing for the rest of the state's citizens: The Texas Senate that takes office in January will be more conservative than its predecessor. Full Story
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TribLive: Hegar on Property Taxes
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, State Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, a candidate for Texas comptroller in 2014, explained his position on property and sales taxes. Full Story
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Alameel Threatens Cornyn Campaign With Lawsuit
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate David Alameel has threatened Republican incumbent John Cornyn’s campaign with legal action over statements in a fundraising email. Full Story
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TribLive: Hegar on Collier
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, State Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, a candidate for Texas comptroller in 2014, assessed the the candidacy and campaign of Mike Collier, his Democratic opponent in November's general election. Full Story
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TribLive: Hegar on the Revenue Estimate
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, State Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, a candidate for Texas comptroller in 2014, talked about the process of calculating available state revenue every two years and how he'll work to get a more accurate estimate. Full Story
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Eyeing Hispanic Voters, Patrick Shifts His Tone
The conciliatory tone that marked Dan Patrick's victory speech was unlike the fiery immigration rhetoric voters were accustomed to. But it's an approach he will have to take in a general election battle against Leticia Van de Putte. Full Story
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Runoff Maps Show Extent of Low Voter Turnout
Dan Patrick won the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor with 65 percent of the votes in Tuesday's runoff election, but he earned votes from only 3.5 percent of registered Texas voters. Full Story
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