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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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Introducing Our 2014 Elections Page
Now that we've (finally) made it through the 83rd legislative session, all eyes turn to 2014, where the statewide elections feature more open seats than any ballot since 1990. Our new 2014 Elections landing page has you covered. Full Story
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Democrats Gear Up for Possible Davis Gubernatorial Run
State Sen. Wendy Davis has yet to decide if she will run for governor, but some Democratic groups are already marshalling support. Full Story
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Abbott Detours Around Government Shutdown
Attorney General Greg Abbott said Thursday he would never give up the fight against Obamacare, but the gubernatorial candidate declined to embrace a temporary shut-down of the federal government promoted by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Full Story
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With Big War Chest, Abbott Starts Spending
With the biggest war chest in the state, Attorney General Greg Abbott will be hard to beat in his campaign for governor. His campaign has spent more in the first half of this year than it did in 2012. Where is the money going? Full Story
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About Those Free Voter ID Cards — Few Sign Up
Texans aren’t exactly lining up to get the free voter ID certificates the Texas Department of Public Safety is required to distribute under the terms of the state’s controversial voter ID law. Both sides say that's proof they were right. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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Abbott Faces Questions on Settlement and His Advocacy of Tort Laws
Since Greg Abbott received a settlement following his 1984 accident, lawmakers have erected hurdles for lawsuits in personal injury cases. There is disagreement about whether Abbott could get a similar settlement now. Full Story
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For the First Time, Abbott Discusses Details of His Lawsuit Settlement
Attorney General Greg Abbott, the front-running candidate for Texas governor, on Thursday opened up for the first time about the legal settlement that guarantees him a six-figure yearly income for the rest of his life. Full Story
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Tribpedia: Introducing the Abbott Archives
First we brought you Perrypedia, the go-to source for all things Rick Perry. Today, we're rolling out the Abbott Archives, your home for original news, multimedia and aggregated content on Attorney General Greg Abbott. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 30, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry calls third special session; debate over Capitol confiscations continues; Abbott calls White House's voting rights push a scheme to turn Texas blue. Full Story
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Justice Department Seeks to Restore Voting Law Restrictions on Texas
The U.S. Justice Department will seek to once more require that a federal court approve Texas’ controversial voter ID law, despite a Supreme Court ruling that such a practice is outdated. Full Story
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Abbott: Family Ties Provide Common Ground With Hispanic Voters
Highlighting his ties to the Hispanic community during his gubernatorial campaign launch, Attorney General Greg Abbott is wooing Hispanic voters who have tended to identify with the Democratic Party. Full Story
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Without Major Candidate Opposition, Abbott Won't Have to Explain Much
Greg Abbott has everything he needs to run for governor: organization, loads of cash and opponents who don't yet have traction. So what will make him explain his positions on the full range of issues facing the state? Full Story
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Analysis: For Davis, the Top Political Race Might Not Be for the Top Office
The price of political celebrity is often the attention it draws from the opposition. State Sen. Wendy Davis raised her profile with a filibuster, and now must decide whether to fight the GOP at home or on a bigger stage. Full Story
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In El Paso, Abbott Says He Won't Ignore Region
In a visit to El Paso on Thursday, Greg Abbott said that if elected governor, “I’ll shorten the distance between Austin, Texas, and El Paso by my several visits here to fully embrace the entire community." Full Story
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Interactive: Abbott vs. the Federal Government
Led by Attorney General Greg Abbott, Texas has fought the federal government for control over various issues, including environmental regulation and oversight of voting laws. Use this interactive to look at the current legal battles. Full Story
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Slideshow: Abbott Launches Campaign for Governor
After announcing his candidacy for governor in San Antonio on Sunday, Attorney General Greg Abbott began a tour that is scheduled to have him cover 10 cities over five days. This slideshow looks at the stops he has made so far. Full Story
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Abbott's Adversity a Key Part of His Message on the Campaign Trail
Attorney General Greg Abbott's story of adversity has the potential to resonate deeply with voters. But in the past, it has exposed him to criticism from those who say he has battered the legal protections he benefited from for political gain. Full Story
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