The price of political celebrity is often the attention it draws from the opposition. State Sen. Wendy Davis raised her profile with a filibuster, and now must decide whether to fight the GOP at home or on a bigger stage.
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In El Paso, Abbott Says He Won’t Ignore Region
In a visit to El Paso on Thursday, Greg Abbott said that if elected governor, “I’ll shorten the distance between Austin, Texas, and El Paso by my several visits here to fully embrace the entire community.”
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Abbott’s Adversity a Key Part of His Message on the Campaign Trail
Attorney General Greg Abbott’s story of adversity has the potential to resonate deeply with voters. But in the past, it has exposed him to criticism from those who say he has battered the legal protections he benefited from for political gain.
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Interactive: Campaign Finance Analyzer
Using campaign finance reports, we’ve put together a quick way to find the biggest donors to statewide candidates, the distribution of large and small donations, and how much money came in for each date in a reporting period.
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Finally, a Political Starting Gun
The Legislature has overstayed its time in Austin and the governor delayed his announcement. But the first is almost over and the governor has done his thing: It’s time for politics.
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Davis Raises Nearly $1 Million
State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, the new star of the Texas Democratic Party, raised nearly $1 million in the final two weeks of June, her campaign will reveal Monday.
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In Launching Bid for Governor, Abbott Says He’s Ready to Fight
“When it comes to our freedom and our future, I will never, I will never, stop fighting,” Attorney General Greg Abbott said Sunday as he declared his candidacy for governor.
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The Polling Center: The Morning After for Texas Democrats
A look at electoral returns and public opinion data helps explain why Democratic exuberance in the days after the Wendy Davis filibuster has been replaced with more measured analyses.
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Perry’s Gubernatorial Era Ending, but Not Just Yet
Gov. Rick Perry’s decision not to seek re-election opens some doors in Texas politics and government, including one that has been shut for a long time: What happens next to a lame duck governor?
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An Announcement, a Legal Fight and a Special Session
Midsummer doldrums have been replaced by a little suspense — about the governor’s plans, a court’s decisions and the Legislature’s protracted debate over abortion law.