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2014 elections
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Demographics
In Health Care, Some Organizers Find an Issue to Spur Hispanic Voters
In three of Texas’ most populous counties, organizers are working to use Hispanic support of affordable health care to spur a movement they think could change the state’s electoral tide. Republicans suggest the issue ranks far behind unemployment and the economy — areas where they say their policies have the market cornered.
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Politics
Van de Putte Calls For Higher Minimum Wage
During a Spanish-language townhall on Univision, state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, advocated for raising the minimum wage in Texas.
Posted inState Government
Analysis: It’s a Lot Easier to Rule With a Mandate
It’s easier to govern if you have a mandate, and you build the mandate while you’re campaigning. So far, the agenda for the next set of officeholders is a little murky.
Posted inState Government
An Ad War is in the Making in CD-23
Cruz makes some attention grabbing staff changes and a couple of Texas legislative candidates make the cut for GOP push to diversify its slate of candidates.
Posted inState Government
The Changing Faces of the Senate
If you find yourself reaching more often for a printed roster come next January when looking around the Senate, don’t worry. You are probably not alone in doing so.
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Politics
TribLive: A Conversation with the Party Chairs
Full video of my 9/10 TribLive conversation with Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa and Republican Party of Texas Chairman Steve Munisteri.
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Politics
Despite Huge Warchest, Abbott Still Fundraising
Despite having the largest warchest in Texas politics, Attorney General Greg Abbott, the Republican nominee for governor, keeps adding to it with a series of fundraisers scheduled into at least mid-October.
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Politics
Perry Wins Special Election for Senate Seat
State Rep. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, has won Tuesday’s special election for Senate District 28, avoiding a runoff in the six-candidate race. He will take the seat vacated by Robert Duncan, who is now the chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.
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Politics
Video: Davis’ Full Interview on “Good Morning America”
Full video of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis’ interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts, which aired on “Good Morning America” on Monday, Sept. 8. Davis’ memoir, “Forgetting To Be Afraid,” goes on sale Tuesday.