A flurry of honed attacks greeted Wendy Davis on Thursday as she kicked off her campaign for governor.
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 3, 2013
Your evening reading: Davis makes it official; in new video, Abbott vows to keep Texas red; ad to hit Davis over abortion
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Davis Makes It Official, Enters Governor’s Race
State Sen. Wendy Davis, standing on the stage where she got her high school diploma more than 30 years ago, finally announced what has been anticipated, telegraphed and talked about for weeks: She is running for Texas governor.
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Video: In New Ad, Abbott Vows to Keep Texas Red
In a new advertisement for his gubernatorial campaign, Attorney General Greg Abbott promises he will preserve Texas and keep President Obama and his allies from turning the state blue.
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In Travis County, House Race Livens Up 2013 Ballot
The spotlight has largely turned to 2014, but in one part of Travis County, this year’s November ballot will include a crowded and competitive special election for a state House seat currently held by Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin.
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The Brief: Oct. 3, 2013
What’s likely to be one of the nation’s most closely watched 2014 races kicks into full swing today.
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 2, 2013
Your evening reading: Williams leaving Senate; Libertarian Kathie Glass announces bid for governor; poll shows Abbott leading Davis by 8 points
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Libertarian Kathie Glass Announces Bid for Governor
Houston lawyer Kathie Glass announced Wednesday that she will again run as a Libertarian candidate for governor, saying Texas voters are frustrated with the two major parties.
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U.S. House Democrats Make New Immigration Reform Push
In an effort to keep immigration reform alive during the debate over the government shutdown, congressional Democrats have filed legislation that includes elements of a border-security measure backed by a key GOP leader.
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Poll: Abbott Leads Davis by 8 Points
Republican Greg Abbott is leading Democrat Wendy Davis by 8 points in a hypothetical matchup for Texas governor, but it’s a statistical dead heat among women, according to a Texas Lyceum Poll of registered voters.