Game On
If ESPN analyst and Mike Leach antagonist Craig James decides to run for the U.S. Senate, he'd be simply the latest ex-athlete to assume his skills on the field translate to politics. Full Story
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2010: Here We Go Again
Another day, another debate, another Debra Medina dis. Full Story
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2010: Double Barrelled
Sen. John Cornyn says the only double standard that needs to be talked about is Senator Harry Reid's. Full Story
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Jerry Patterson on Tea Party Republicans
Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, a blood-red Republican, on whether the GOP's Tea Party wing presents an opportunity or a problem. Full Story
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Is Ralph Hall Too Old?
The Rockwall Republican, first elected to Congress almost thirty years ago, turns 87 in May. His seven challengers — five fellow Republicans, a Democrat, and a Libertarian — aren't shy about making his age an issue. Full Story
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An Interview with Jerry Patterson
The Texas Land Commissioner talks with the Tribune's Evan Smith about taking on ExxonMobil, protecting the Texas coastline, what he really thinks of all those Tea Party Republicans. Full Story
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2010: Oh, the KBH Campaign's Just Gonna Love This
Deposed debate-question-asker Paul Burka's latest TEXAS MONTHLY cover story: "Perry for President?!?" Full Story
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Running Uphill
The Republicans have rolled out their slate of candidates in Travis County, which has been enemy territory — but this year, party leaders hope a sluggish economy and dissatisfaction with health care reform give them an opening. Ben Philpott, covering the 2010 elections for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report. Full Story
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2010: How Many Candidates Filed for Governor?
Enter the Libertarians. Full Story
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The Brief: January 6, 2010
KERA to Debra Medina: Come and knock on our door. We've been waiting for you… Full Story
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2010: A New Chief at the Texas GOP
Jesse Lewis will be the new executive director of the Texas Republican Party, starting next week. Full Story
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Off to the Races!
Monday was the filing deadline for the 2010 elections, and the parties published preliminary lists of the people who want to run the state next year. By our tentative count, 89 members of the House won't have major-party competition, while nine of the 16 senators on the ballot and four members of the state's congressional delegation all apparently drew byes. The full ballots, as they stand now, are in our Election 2010 database. Full Story
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Time's Up
The political window is about to close: Today's the last day to become a candidate in the 2010 state elections. What we know so far is that the ballot will have a fireworks show at the top, with contested and well-financed gubernatorial primaries on both sides. A couple of statewide Democratic races will be competitive, but with incumbents seeking reelection on the Republican side, there's little action there. Full Story
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The Medina Effect
Debra Medina may yet have a role to play in the race for governor. Analysts say her potential effect ranges from negligible to potential spoiler. Full Story
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2010: Point of No Return
Keep an eye on December 30 — that's the date after which candidates can't remove their names from the party primary ballots. Full Story
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Guest Column: Democrats' Irrational Exuberance
In the wake of Bill White’s entry into the Governor’s race, Texas Democrats are understandably — and dangerously — optimistic. Full Story
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2010: Medina Makes it Official
As she files to run as a Republican for Governor, Debra Medina's campaign says, “Texans are one step closer to freedom!” Full Story
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Video: On Being a Black Republican
Wallace Jefferson, the chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, on what race has to do with politics, why he's a member of the GOP, and whether the party has been sufficiently hospitable to African Americans. Full Story
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Party Matters
Candidates from both sides of the spectrum are self-recruited and responsible for their own campaigns. So what's the value of a relationship with the state's political parties? Full Story
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2010: Dan Patrick Staying Put, Endorsing Combs
Forget what I said on this week's TribCast, parroting the chatter around the Capitol: The state senator from Houston is not considering a primary challenge to his fellow Republican, Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs. Full Story
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