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2010: “Strongly Disapprove”
It seems Republicans in Texas are generally unimpressed with the President, according to Rasmussen poll numbers.
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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.”
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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.
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The Unmentionables
Meet the Democratic candidates for governor that no one’s talking about.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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TribBlog: Some Still Believe
Despite a skid in his approval ratings, some are still riding the Obama Love Train.