The Midday Brief: March 8, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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Abby Rapoport
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Abby Rapoport was a reporter at the Tribune in 2009-10. She served as a writing fellow at the Economic Policy Institute, in Washington, D.C. before coming to Austin. She covered the 2009 legislative session for Texas Monthly under the tutelage of Paul Burka, the magazine’s senior executive. Previously, she blogged for Glamour Magazine and interned at Lapham’s Quarterly. A native of Williamsburg, Virginia, she has a degree in history from Grinnell College.
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2010: More of DC Rates Perry as Vulnerable
The Cook Political Report isn't the only place that sees some chinks in Rick Perry's armor. Full Story
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The Brief: March 8, 2010
Counting, apparently, is not quite as easy as it seemed in school. With the primaries over, cities and counties are turning their attention to the upcoming U.S. Census. Full Story
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2010: Cook Calls Guv Race a Toss-Up
The Cook Political Report calls Bill White the strongest Democratic candidate since Ann Richards — possibly strong enough to oust Rick Perry. Full Story
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The SBOE, Revised
The State Board of Education likely won't be quite as much of a Christian Conservative flash point any more. What it will be, however, is anybody’s guess. Full Story
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SBOE 12: Miller Loses to Political Unknown Clayton
With all precincts reporting, State Board of Education member Geraldine "Tincy" Miller has lost her seat to challenger George Clayton in the GOP primary for District 12. Full Story
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HD-7: Merritt Officially Loses
With all precincts reporting, Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview, has lost his seat by just over 5 percentage points. Full Story
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HD-83: Jones and Perry Will Go to Runoff
With all precincts reporting, Rep. Delwin Jones, R-Lubbock, has 39 percent of the vote — a plurality, but not enough to win the District 83 GOP primary. He'll face Charles Perry in next month's runoff. Full Story
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SBOE 5: Tuggey Concedes to Mercer
Tim Tuggey conceded the race for the GOP nomination to incumbent Ken Mercer in State Board of Education District 5. Full Story
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Congratulations!
Even though most of the focus for the last couple of months has been on the outcome of contested primaries, nearly half of the next Legislature has already been chosen. Full Story
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