2010: Craig James, Everyman
Today marked ESPN analyst Craig James’ first public appearance since he announced his interest in a bid for Kay Bailey Hutchison’s senate seat. Full Story
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The Brief: January 14, 2010
Is it good news or bad news that comes in threes? Today, it's a bit of both. Full Story
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The Polling Center: Debatable
Are the Republican candidates for governor in line with voters on issues? We'll find out tonight. Full Story
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You've Come a Long Way, Maybe
Why aren't there more female political consultants? “I think there's an old-school, conservative, good ol’ boy inclination to go with a guy,” says Ann Erben. “It’s too rough and tumble to be a woman.” Full Story
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TribBlog: Some Still Believe
Despite a skid in his approval ratings, some are still riding the Obama Love Train. Full Story
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The Brief: January 13, 2010
Remember those kids who would do extra homework assignments — without turning them in? Apparently Gov. Rick Perry and Education Commissioner Robert Scott might have just such students. Full Story
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Game On
If ESPN analyst and Mike Leach antagonist Craig James decides to run for the U.S. Senate, he'd be simply the latest ex-athlete to assume his skills on the field translate to politics. Full Story
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Mapping It Out
What does the 2010 census mean for 2011 redistricting? Ben Philpott filed this report for KUT News and the Tribune. Full Story
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The Brief: January 11, 2010
TV and politics collide this week, but it won't include Tom DeLay's dance moves. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: Perry Releases "Working For Us"
The ad, titled "Working For Us," features people thanking Perry for creating a small business-friendly environment in the state. Full Story
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But We Were Friends!
In politics, friendship apparently lasts through only one political cycle. Just ask Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Many organizations that previously supported both her and Gov. Rick Perry have put their weight behind Perry's re-election bid instead of her challenge. The Texas Farm Bureau sits as the sole trade group cheerleading for the Hutchison campaign — while Perry counts 50 organizations and associations supporting him. Full Story
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2010: Debra Medina Gets to Debate After All
Score one for the little guy. Full Story
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The Brief: January 5, 2010
The smart money is on Republican Susan Combs to retain her position as Comptroller. Full Story
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2009's Best Political Moments on Video
As Rick Perry says, “Texas is a unique place.” We rounded up the year's most fantastic (and sometimes funny) video clips that prove it. Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
Roll your own political videos ... interactive travel maps of your federal and state legislators ... scary movies, to keep the kids out of the border's scary drug wars ... puttting dropouts back in class ... rates squeezing families out of home health care ... how many lobby and trade associations do teachers in Texas need? ... enjoying the silence before an expected two-month siege of political advertising ... the dean of Texas political writers gets shut out of the gubernatorial debates ... and we have an interactive database of the state's best and worst public schools. The best of our best for a short news week, from December 19 to 26, 2009. Full Story
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Grin and Bexar It
How are San Antonio Democrats reacting to the party's embezzlement scandal? Full Story
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2010: Jack McDonald Drops Bid Against Michael McCaul
Jack McDonald isn't running for Congress after all. Full Story
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Membership has its Privileges
Since 2005, Texas lobbyists have spent more than $500,000 on transportation and lodging for state officials, including members of the Lege. Full Story
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TribBlog: Hunger Season
More than 2.5 million Texas students are enrolled in the School Lunch Program, but just a fraction of those participate in the federally funded Summer Food Program, according to a report the Center for Public Policy Priorities released toay. Full Story
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The Polling Center: Lubbock Poll or Leave It? Leave It.
The only thing definitively in the weeds here is the reliability of this poll. Full Story