The author of a new book on Congress on what’s wrong in Washington, whether the new members or the establishment is more to blame, what might change things, whether the insiders know their system is broken, and whether he thinks more or less of the institution after seeing it up close.
Congress
Read the latest Texas Tribune coverage of Congress, from the state’s lawmakers in Washington to key legislation and political debates shaping Texas and the nation.
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State Government
Jack Abramoff: The TT Interview
The former lobbyist on how to regulate lobbying in Washington, why he thinks the system is essentially corrupt, when money in politics is a problem and when it’s not, and why anyone should listen to someone like him.
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Congress
Video: The U.S. Senate Candidate Forum
In case you missed it, here’s an archived copy of last night’s U.S. Senate candidate forum, featuring four Republicans and two Democrats who hope to succeed Kay Bailey Hutchison.
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State Government
Campaign Chatter
Big endorsements, little endorsements, new attack websites and other political news of the week.
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Congress
Sometimes It’s Just Safer Not to Be a Superstar
High expectations can raise the risks for a candidate, especially in a rookie campaign against a wealthy incumbent. Falling short when the predictions are rosy can affect future runs for office.
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Congress
New Dewhurst, Cruz Ads Focus on Cruz
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz, both candidates for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, launched new television ads this morning on the same topic: Ted Cruz.
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Congress
Obama Endorses U.S. Rep. Reyes’ Bid for Re-election
UPDATED: On the heels of last week’s announcement that former President Bill Clinton is endorsing U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-El Paso, Reyes’ campaign announced today that President Obama is also lending his support.
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State Government
Campaign Chatter
The filings are in, the candidates are raising money and looking for support. It is finally primary season in Texas.
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Congress
TribLive: A Conversation with Paul Sadler
Full video of Evan Smith’s March 22 TribLive conversation with former state Rep. Paul Sadler, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
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Health care
TribLive: Sadler Defends “Obamacare”
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler unhesitatingly argued against repealing the Affordable Care Act.