The same day state Sen. Wendy Davis made her gubernatorial bid all but official, another 2014 race showed new signs of life.
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 26, 2013
Your evening reading: Davis releases details of campaign announcement amid new speculation; Perry appoints appeals court justice to Texas Supreme Court; senator accuses Cruz of delaying vote to create a “show”
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Wendy Davis Releases Details About Campaign Announcement
Amid widespread reports that she plans to run for Texas governor, state Sen. Wendy Davis on Thursday released details about the announcement of her future plans next week.
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The Brief: Sept. 25, 2013
For the second time this year, a talkathon has elevated a Texas politician to new heights of national renown.
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Democrats Need More Than One Candidate to Make a Ticket in 2014
Democrats are looking for candidates who might fill out their 2014 ticket, including San Antonio state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, who is thinking about it — with reservations.
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Imagining Davis’ First Week on the Campaign Trail
With political observers saying state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, appears likely to run for governor, that got us wondering: How might she begin her campaign in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat statewide in decades?
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TribLive: Patrick on the Abortion Filibuster
At Thursday’s TribLive conversation, state Sen. Dan Patrick, Republican of Houston, a candidate for lieutenant governor, criticized David Dewhurst’s handling of the 83rd session’s now-famous abortion filibuster.
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The Brief: Sept. 18, 2013
A pre-announcement announcement has fueled speculation that state Sen. Wendy Davis is preparing to run for governor.
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An Announcement From Wendy Davis, Sort Of
Sen. Wendy Davis will announce her future political plans on Oct. 3. Davis has said she will run either for re-election or for Texas governor, but most signs are pointing toward the latter.
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Abbott Distances Himself From Adviser’s Tweet
Attorney General Greg Abbott, the leading candidate for Texas governor, distanced himself from a controversial tweet by his top campaign adviser, who repeated a blogger’s line that Democrat Wendy Davis was “too stupid to be governor.”