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Patrick Svitek was the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune. Patrick covered elections, state leaders, the Legislature and political trends across the state from 2015 until 2024. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. Patrick graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
With Vice President Joe Biden apparently closer than ever to a decision about running for president in 2016, some top Texas Democrats say he would have a hard time blunting Hillary Clinton's advantage in the state. Full Story
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Texas' highest criminal court has agreed to review the abuse-of-power case against former Gov. Rick Perry. Full Story
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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says GOP presidential opponent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has "enabled" frontrunner Donald Trump by failing to call him out for his liberal positions. Full Story
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A top GOP consulting shop is laying down a marker in the Lone Star State, opening an Austin office that promises to be a major player in the lucrative industry of helping Texas Republicans win primary and general elections. Full Story
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Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has hired a Texas operative, Corbin Casteel, to help win the state. Full Story
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Also, just so you know, state Rep. Byron Cook, R-Corsicana, is running for re-election, and former Democratic gubernatorial nominee Wendy Davis commits early to Hillary Clinton. Full Story
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With the Speaker of the House departing this month, Pete Sessions makes a move to advance up the leadership ladder while Konni Burton urges Texas House Republicans to respect the grassroots in selecting a successor. Full Story
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Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is ramping up her outreach to Hispanic voters, and Texas is playing a prominent role in the coming push. Full Story
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Former Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis on Wednesday endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, saying Clinton's deep history with Texas politics will pay off come Election Day. Full Story
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Amid reports of a spike in illegal border crossings, Gov. Greg Abbott is again pushing the federal government to fortify the Texas-Mexico border, demanding "immediate and bold action" from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Full Story
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