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2010: CQ’s Take on Texas
Congressional Quarterly’s latest rankings of congressional races has only three Texas contests in the “likely” category, two on the Democratic side and one on the Republican side.
2010: The More You Know … About Bill White
Who is this bald, wonkish, moderate Democrat, where’d he come from, and why’s everyone talking about him?
The Brief: November 20, 2009
Ready to welcome U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Gov. Rick Perry into your living room?
Ads Infinitum: Up and at ‘Em
Republicans Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rick Perry have started their air war, and Democrat Farouk Shami — new to the race — starts on TV at the same time.
Rick Perry’s First TV Ad
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Kay Bailey Hutchison’s First TV Ad
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Audio: KBH’s First Radio Ad
Audio: KBH’s First Radio AdTexas Tribune donors or members may be quoted or mentioned in our stories, or may be the subject of them. For a complete list of contributors, click here.

