The Brief: Feb. 14, 2014
The Wendy Davis for governor campaign and Battleground Texas have spent a combined $1.5 million on operatives and vendors who have ties to the Obama re-election effort, according to a Dallas Morning News report. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 13, 2014
Ted Cruz put his party's Senate leaders in a tough spot Wednesday: vote against the Democrats on raising the debt limit and risk damaging global markets, or vote with the Democrats and hand Tea Party challengers a line of attack. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, left, is framing his Senate campaign around how he can help U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, right better than current incumbent John Cornyn.]()
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Davis Calls for Increased Access to Full-Day Pre-K
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis has released the latest of her education reform proposals, calling for the state to increase access to full-day pre-kindergarten programs and prioritize early-childhood reading programs. Full Story
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Abbott Brings Perry Into Mix on Campaign Trail
After at first distancing himself from Rick Perry on the campaign trail, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott is set to make a joint appearance at a fundraiser in Houston on Wednesday with the man he's hoping to succeed. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 12, 2014
Former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos was sentenced Tuesday to 13 years in prison for his role in a corruption scheme that in recent days has become a hot topic in the governor's race. Full Story
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![Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott talked about border security, criminal justice and other issues during his "Securing Texans" address in Dallas on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2014.]()
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Davis Corrects Omissions in Ethics Disclosures
State Sen. Wendy Davis has filed a corrected 2013 personal financial statement, and her campaign said the new filing corrected minor technical errors. The campaign of her likely gubernatorial opponent, Attorney General Greg Abbott, said the timing of the correction raises questions. Full Story
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![Greg Abbott, then a candidate for governor and now the governor-elect, spoke at a NE Tarrant Tea Party meeting at Concordia Lutheran Church in Bedford on Nov. 12, 2013. State Sen. Wendy Davis, who was also running for governor, spoke to veterans at Luby's in Forest Hill the day before.]()
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The Polling Center: Playing the Right Anglos
In the short run, the GOP appears to be embarking on a winning strategy to mobilize a reliable and larger electorate using the rhetoric that motivates its voters. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 11, 2014
On paper and in person, GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott pushed back on Monday against critics of his use of the term "third world" to describe corruption in Texas. Full Story
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Davis Says Abbott Should Settle School Finance Suit
Democratic Sen. Wendy Davis is calling on her likely Republican opponent in the governor's race, Attorney General Greg Abbott, to quit defending the state's school finance system and reach a settlement instead. Abbott said Davis was focused on the past. Full Story
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Video: Davis on School Finance Trial
Here's video of state Sen. Wendy Davis speaking Monday on what she called the state's "broken school funding formula." Full Story
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Candidates Sparring Over "Third World” Remark
Greg Abbott's comparison of South Texas corruption to "third-world country practices" has made the GOP gubernatorial candidate a target for Democrats and drawn criticism from border leaders. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 10, 2014
News broke Sunday night of a big move at the UT System: Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa will be stepping down after a successor is named. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 7, 2014
The rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric in the GOP lieutenant governor's race — and personified by state Sen. Dan Patrick — is angering several Hispanic party leaders to the point where one of them is considering voting for a Democrat in the general election. Full Story
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Davis Takes Friendly Fire on Gun Issue
Sen. Wendy Davis has riled conservatives with talk of gun restrictions. But now she's stirring controversy among fellow Democrats for embracing reforms that would allow Texans to openly carry handguns — even into the state Capitol. Full Story
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![State Sen. Wendy Davis announces her campaign for governor in front of a crowd of supporters in Haltom City on Oct. 3, 2013.]()
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The Brief: Feb. 6, 2014
Chris Christie is coming to Texas on Thursday and with a large target on his back placed there by Democrats. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 5, 2014
Add Greg Abbott, apparently, to those wanting to turn the page on coverage of Wendy Davis' life story. Full Story
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Six-Figure Donations Help Fuel Abbott's January Total
Fundraising reports for the month of January show Greg Abbott largely outraising Wendy Davis with the help of several six-figure contributions, while Davis relied on smaller donations. Full Story
![Greg Abbott, then a candidate for governor and now the governor-elect, spoke at a NE Tarrant Tea Party meeting at Concordia Lutheran Church in Bedford on Nov. 12, 2013. State Sen. Wendy Davis, who was also running for governor, spoke to veterans at Luby's in Forest Hill the day before.]()
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Abbott: $300 Million Plan Will Boost Border Security
Greg Abbott, the Republican candidate for governor, has proposed a dramatic increase in state spending on border security and other crime-fighting initiatives. But he hasn't identified the funding to pay for the programs. Full Story
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Video: Abbott Answers Questions on "Securing Texans"
After detailing his "Securing Texans" policy at an event in Dallas on Tuesday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott answered questions about his plans for border security and other issues. Full Story
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Video: Abbott Discusses Border Security, Criminal Justice
At an event in Dallas on Tuesday, Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott talked about his plans to address border security, human trafficking and domestic violence. Full Story
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