Campaign Chatter
Nobody said running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas was cheap. A (partial) release of Ted Cruz's finances, and other political news from around the state. Full Story
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The Morning After: Perry Returns from the Trail
When the Legislature decamped from Austin in July, there was a sense of order in Texas politics. And yet, as Rick Perry returns a mere seven months later, conditions on the ground in Texas border on the chaotic. Full Story
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On the Records: Craig James Releases Tax Returns
Craig James, the former sports commentator who is running to replace Republican U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, has released his tax returns from the last five years. Expect his opponents to follow suit. Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: Trying to Catch On
The insiders think Ron Paul's biggest obstacle is Ron Paul, are pessimistic about Texas Democrats, and predict Democratic primaries focused on education and Republican primaries focused on spending and taxes. Full Story
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Voter ID Mudslinging Continues
The U.S. Department of Justice is keeping Texans guessing as to whether they will have to furnish photo IDs before casting their ballots. But a fresh lawsuit has spurred a new round of mudslinging directed at the law's Republican backers. Full Story
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Weekend Insider: Abortion Sonogram Law, Cancelling Highschool Sports
Emily Ramshaw explains how family planning clinics are complying with the state's new abortion sonogram law. Morgan Smith shows us a school district that is canceling its sports program. Full Story
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TWIA Board Approves Third-Party Financial Review
Despite opposition from state Rep. Larry Taylor, who co-chairs the Windstorm Insurance Legislative Oversight Board, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's board decided today to hire a third party to assess its financial structure. Full Story
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Rick Perry and Texas Voters: The Morning After
The underlying fundamentals that buttressed Gov. Rick Perry's political power in the state are not much changed, and they suggest that the governor will reassert his powerful presence in Texas politics now that he is back. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 116
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben take the TribCast on the road with a special live edition recorded at The Cactus Cafe as part of KUT’s Views and Brews series. The topic? Rick Perry, of course. Full Story
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Campaign Roundup: The Week's Political News
One of the "poor" U.S. Senate candidates in Texas claims to have caught up with one of the "rich" ones, and both camps, incidentally, are getting outside help with television ads. Full Story
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Paul Overshadowed by Gingrich, Romney in Florida Debate
Texas Congressman Ron Paul was largely sidelined in Monday night's NBC debate, which was dominated by Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. But Paul did have some tough words for Gingrich. Full Story
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Paul Yet to Connect With Mainstream Republicans
Ron Paul is popular, smart and experienced, and he’s done well in the primaries, raised money and made his points. He just can’t get voters outside of his core group to take him seriously. Full Story
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Perry Looks to Regain Power in Texas Legislature
Gov. Rick Perry must now get back to work in Texas. But after a poor performance on the national stage, what's in store for Perry as he re-engages in state politics? Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story
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Allbaugh at Center of Perry Campaign Drama
The longtime George W. Bush loyalist is being privately blamed for the widely reported civil war between veteran Rick Perry staffers and Washington, D.C., hands brought in to revive the Texas governor's flagging presidential campaign. Full Story
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Back in Texas, Perry Begins Mending Fences
Now that he's back from his presidential run, Gov. Rick Perry has some relationships to repair in Texas. Full Story
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After Fourth-Place Finish, Paul Remains Resolute
The lone Texan left in the presidential nomination hunt, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, finished in fourth place tonight in the South Carolina Republican primary, but the liberty-loving, war-hating candidate is nowhere near ready to give up. Full Story
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Supreme Court Nixes Judge-Drawn Redistricting Maps
The U.S. Supreme Court threw out court-drawn Texas redistricting maps on Friday morning, saying a panel of federal judges should have used the Legislature's maps as their starting point. Full Story
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A Final Indignity Where the Crusade Began
Gov. Rick Perry’s legendary winning streak came to its inglorious end Thursday. Standing in a plain conference room, the governor who had only ever known political victory admitted defeat. Full Story
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Perry May Not Be Done With the National Stage
What's next for Rick Perry? He still has nearly three years in his current term as governor. But he also trumpets a message of federalism that’s still relevant in national politics. Full Story
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Perry Exits, And So Does His Once-Hefty War Chest
When Gov. Rick Perry left the presidential campaign trail Thursday, he took his considerable fundraising muscle with him. His departure frees up his federal campaign coffers and the support of the Super PAC that backed Perry. Full Story
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