Jim Hightower tells a story about his political life.
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Politics
The Rich are Different
When political consultants take on wealthy candidates, does that mean they can milk them and their campaigns for all they’re worth? Are they simply trying to help good people get elected? Or both?
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With Friends Like These…
A Florida judicial ethics panel ruled that judges and lawyers who might appear before them in court may not ethically “friend” each other on social networking sites like Facebook. Texas has no such recommendations — and there’s no real consensus here on how social networking should or should not be used. Ben Philpott, who covers politics for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report.
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Dan Patrick on His Future
The Republican state senator from Houston on whether he wants to run for statewide office in Texas.
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Health care
Home Alone
The home health care cuts that Congress will likely make to fund federal health care reform will take an extra large swipe at Texas.
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Breakfast Club
Behind-the-scenes of Wednesday mornings at The Texas Tribune.
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Abbott on Facebook
Abbott on FacebookTexas 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.
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Abbott on His Chances
Abbott on His ChancesTexas 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.
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Abbott on Virginia
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