Debra Medina may yet have a role to play in the race for governor. Analysts say her potential effect ranges from negligible to potential spoiler.
2010 elections
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2010: Point of No Return
Keep an eye on December 30 — that’s the date after which candidates can’t remove their names from the party primary ballots.
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Energy
Letting Farouk Be Farouk
Where does Democratic gubernatorial candidate Farouk Shami stand on the issues?
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2010: The Pre-Debate
Kay Bailey Hutchison wants Debra Medina included in gubernatorial debates.
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 007
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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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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Rick Perry Gets Personal
The governor’s campaign married politics with personalized marketing this fall when it sent out thousands of customized videos to supporters. Should politicians be sold this way?
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Audio: The Pecking Order
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman could announce this week whether he’ll continue his run or stake his claim to another statewide office.