Your evening reading: Perry supporters launching new national group; Stockman invites Obama-mocking rodeo clown to Texas; Senate candidate attacks Davis in new video ad
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TribCast: CSCOPE, Campaign Debt and Primary Challenges
Evan, Jay, Morgan and Reeve discuss the controversy that continues to surround CSCOPE, money owed by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s campaign, and the latest on legislators with primary challengers.
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Video: Burton Attacks Davis on Abortion in New Ad
In a video ad featuring her adoptive daughter, Konni Burton, a GOP contender for state Sen. Wendy Davis’ Fort Worth seat, attacks the filibustering Democrat for her stance on abortion.
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Introducing Our 2014 Elections Page
Now that we’ve (finally) made it through the 83rd legislative session, all eyes turn to 2014, where the statewide elections feature more open seats than any ballot since 1990. Our new 2014 Elections landing page has you covered.
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 13, 2013
Your evening reading: A&M switches gears on law school plan; Dewhurst is a “listening leader;” former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul won’t be giving a nod to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in 2016.
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Dewhurst Campaign Owes Vendors Nearly $1 Million
It’s been more than a year since Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst lost his bid to become a U.S. senator, but his campaign still owes consultants and vendors nearly $1 million, Federal Election Commission records show.
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Dewhurst Campaign Video Features “Listening Leader”
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who is facing three GOP primary challengers in his re-election bid, released a campaign video Tuesday highlighting his relationship with the grass roots and his skills as a listener — whether it’s during “ice cream with Americans for Prosperity or dinner with the Waco Tea Party.”
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The Brief: Aug. 13, 2013
With two Texans playing key roles, infighting within the Republican party on how to defeat Obamacare continues.
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In Video, Smitherman Calls for “Conservative Crusade” Against Obama, EPA
Railroad Commission Chairman and Texas attorney general candidate Barry Smitherman released a new campaign video in which he promises to protect Texans against the “job-killing policies” of the Obama administration and the EPA.
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The Brief: Aug. 12, 2013
If Gov. Rick Perry makes a second bid for the White House in 2016, there is mounting speculation that he may have some home-state competition for the Republican nomination from a certain junior senator.