The return of abortion bills during the special sessions presents opportunities for both Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis to consolidate support and financial backers. But the choices they make could result in a potentially complicated general election dynamic.
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The Brief: Aug. 15, 2013
While state Sen. Wendy Davis mulls a gubernatorial bid, attention has shifted back to her home district.
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Davis Tees it Up
Maybe Greg Abbott will get his political test after all. And Wendy Davis will find out whether all the smart folks were too cautious or, well, smart.
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At Senate Candidate Forum, Republicans Take Aim at Davis
At a candidate forum on Wednesday night in Fort Worth, two Republicans hoping to replace state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, slammed her recent high-profile fight against new abortion restrictions in Texas.
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Governor’s Race a Contest in Search of Contestants
If Attorney General Greg Abbott wins the governor’s race without a battle, he could claim a bit of Texas election history. Open races for governor are almost always a lot more competitive than this one is shaping up to be.
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The Brief: Aug. 14, 2013
The chorus of Democratic voices calling on state Sen. Wendy Davis to run for governor continues to swell.
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Wendy Davis Discusses Filibuster, Political Future
In an interview with Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune, state Sen. Wendy Davis talks about her June 25 filibuster and the factors she’s taking into consideration as she weighs a run for either re-election or governor.
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Texas Democrats are Looking for a Pied Piper
Texas Democrats are hoping to fill out a statewide ballot that so far just has one candidate on it, and they’re hoping a marquee candidate like Wendy Davis might prime the pump.
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Davis Remarks Fuel Democrats’ Excitement
Remarks Sen. Wendy Davis made Monday are fueling speculation that she’s going to run for governor, giving Democrats renewed hope in GOP-ruled Texas. But breaking a 20-year losing streak won’t be easy.
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Some Democrats’ Political Accounts See Boost in Donations After Filibuster
State Sen. Wendy Davis’ filibuster against abortion legislation gave Democrats across the country a rare red-state rallying point, and some of them responded by opening their checkbooks.