2010: Medina Catching Kay?
A new poll shows GOP gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina within striking distance of second place — and a spot in a runoff. Full Story
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2010: White Would Lose to All 3 Repubs
Yes, even Debra Medina. So says the latest Rasmussen Reports poll. Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The death penalty and DNA testing in a 16-year-old triple murder in the Texas Panhandle. The second debate between the three Republican candidates for governor. Charter schools are having a hard time hanging on to the employees that matter the most: Teachers. The possibilities and perils of a switch to electronic medical records. A rundown of top races. Who's giving to candidates, and how much? Social networks and politicians. Ballots: The slow reveal. And a new and highly requested feature makes its debut. The best of our best from January 23 to 29, 2010. Full Story
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On the Records: Data Decisions
Some deep-pocketed trial lawyers didn't make the Twenty Who Gave Plenty list. Why not? Full Story
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Speaking Tweets to Power
Rick Perry's Blogger Summit featured big-name speakers, social media strategizing and a chance to shoot guns with the Governor. What it didn't feature: much talk about Texas. Full Story
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Primary Bloggers
On Jan. 23, bloggers learned the tools of the trade at the Perry 2010 Blogger Summit featuring Andrew Breitbart, Gov. Rick Perry, and others. Full Story
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Spoiler Alert
What's it like to be a person who wages a no-win campaign but, by taking votes away, dooms the chances of one or more of the other candidates in the race? Mark White knows. Kinky Friedman knows. Debra Medina could soon find out. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: January 21, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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The Brief: January 21, 2010
Kinky to Gilbert: "Give the money back!" Full Story
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The Polling Center: It's a Texas Thing
Texas identity remains alive and well and continues to play a critical role in the state’s politics. Full Story
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2010: "Strongly Disapprove"
It seems Republicans in Texas are generally unimpressed with the President, according to Rasmussen poll numbers. Full Story
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TribBlog: Nullification Now
For the disgruntled ultraconservative, nullification may be the new secession. But as one prominent legal scholar puts it, “If you believe in nullification, you don’t believe in the constitution.” Full Story
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The Brief: January 15, 2010
Note to self: don't bring gun to the grocery store. Even if you wish you could. Full Story
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The Unmentionables
Meet the Democratic candidates for governor that no one's talking about. Full Story
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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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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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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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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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