In our latest weekly skirmish, Evan, Ross, Ben and Elise talk unemployment insurance, the state of the GOP race, and the curious case of Farouk Shami.
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Public Education
2010: Survival of the Fittest?
Even if Cynthia Dunbar doesn’t seek reelection to the State Board of Education, another conservative Republican stands ready to take up the cause.
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Shami’s Job Train
Democratic gubernatorial Candidate Farouk Shami has kicked off his campaign tour of Texas. The self-proclaimed billionaire spoke with reporters Wednesday afternoon about his goals for Texas. His plan focuses on one specific theme. Ben Philpott is covering the Texas governor’s Race for KUT News and the Trib.
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Ads Infinitum: Perry’s “Texas Values” Radio Ad
Texans for Rick Perry has released its new radio ad, “Texas Values.” It’s airing on stations across Texas, according to the campaign.
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Ads Infinitum: “We Texans” v. “Banksters”
If you’d prefer “lies and corruption,” Debra Medina invites you to vote for “career politicians.” Otherwise, she would like you to vote for her.
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The Brief: December 9, 2009
Gov. Rick Perry has some things to say about the federal government. Hint: They are not good.
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Perry for Texas Personalized Ad
A sampling from the Perry for Texas personalized ad that went out to supporters.
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Guest Column: Democrats’ Irrational Exuberance
In the wake of Bill White’s entry into the Governor’s race, Texas Democrats are understandably — and dangerously — optimistic.
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Higher Education
Caven’s Quest, Part Two
In 2008, the file at DPS headquarters in Austin still said Scotty Caven III caused the August 2004 car crash that killed him and two others. Officials there had declined to reopen and investigate the case. But his father, UT System regent Scott Caven Jr., wouldn’t take no for an answer.