At a Tea Party-organized rally at the Capitol, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul said the presidential nomination isn’t sewn up yet. And U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz reminded the crowd of his abiding conservatism.
2014 elections
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Endorsing Today With an Eye Toward Tomorrow
Endorsements aren’t always — or even usually — about the person being endorsed. And in a season with more than its share of statewide officials praising legislators, it’s worth asking why.
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Perry Fuels Speculation About Re-election Bid
Ambitious Republicans have been waiting in the wings for years, anticipating when Rick Perry will finally step down. But the longtime governor may not be ready to move off the stage just yet.
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State Government
Obstacles Exist on Path to the Top of the Org Chart
Want to fire up a politician’s ambitions? Just create an opening in a higher position — or the possibility of one. Some Texas Republicans are salivating at the prospects of a new job.
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Health care
Combs and the Perils of Political Adaptation
Adaptation is a tricky business, especially in the political realm, where sudden and surprising changes can become perilous “flip-flops.”
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State Government
Hegar Exploring 2014 Run for Comptroller
State Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, is exploring a 2014 run for comptroller — an office that would open up if Susan Combs decides to move on, perhaps to run for lieutenant governor.
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Independent Group Looks to Upend Presidential Race
As the Republican Party inches toward selecting a presidential nominee, another group is working to add an independent candidate to the ballot in all 50 states. But as Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, the group doesn’t want to be called a third party.
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State Government
If Perry Runs Again, Then What Happens to Abbott?
Greg Abbott is all set to run for governor, but now Rick Perry might be in his way. It feels similar to 2010, when many thought Perry was a lame duck, but he ran again.
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 120
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Jim gab about the latest UT/TT poll and what it means for Rick Santorum, Rick Perry, and all the Texans running for U.S. Senate.