A new poll confirms it: In Texas, Gov. Rick Perry’s approval numbers have taken a beating since his tailspin of a presidential run.
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Rick Perry and Texas Voters: The Morning After
The underlying fundamentals that buttressed Gov. Rick Perry’s political power in the state are not much changed, and they suggest that the governor will reassert his powerful presence in Texas politics now that he is back.
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 116
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben take the TribCast on the road with a special live edition recorded at The Cactus Cafe as part of KUT’s Views and Brews series. The topic? Rick Perry, of course.
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The Brief: Jan. 25, 2012
The race to scoop up Rick Perry’s erstwhile big-dollar donors is on.
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Paul Overshadowed by Gingrich, Romney in Florida Debate
Texas Congressman Ron Paul was largely sidelined in Monday night’s NBC debate, which was dominated by Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. But Paul did have some tough words for Gingrich.
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Perry Won’t Refund Security Costs for Presidential Bid
Gov. Rick Perry won’t refund taxpayers for the Department of Public Safety security detail that followed him on the presidential campaign trail — no matter how many letters Texas Democrats send him.
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Judges Make a Rush Request for Redistricting Maps
Federal redistricting judges in San Antonio want to see if they can get agreement on political maps in time for an April 3 primary and said they are “giving serious consideration” to split primaries if no agreement can be reached quickly.
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Paul Yet to Connect With Mainstream Republicans
Ron Paul is popular, smart and experienced, and he’s done well in the primaries, raised money and made his points. He just can’t get voters outside of his core group to take him seriously.
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Allbaugh at Center of Perry Campaign Drama
The longtime George W. Bush loyalist is being privately blamed for the widely reported civil war between veteran Rick Perry staffers and Washington, D.C., hands brought in to revive the Texas governor’s flagging presidential campaign.
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Back in Texas, Perry Begins Mending Fences
Now that he’s back from his presidential run, Gov. Rick Perry has some relationships to repair in Texas.