Ads Infinitum: Kay Calls an Audible
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's campaign took a new approach in its Super Bowl ad: Humor. Full Story
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2010: Shami vs. the "Democrat" Party
"They've been supporting one candidate because he's been a Democrat longer than me," he said Saturday. "That is not democratic. That's not in the Constitution. And that is not what people think. So it is not fair that the Democrat Party backs up somebody without listening to the other." Full Story
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2010: Labor Sticks with Democrats
The Texas AFL-CIO went with Democrats, even to the extent of not endorsing in statewide races where only Republicans are running. Full Story
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2010: Newspaper Endorsements: Statesman for Kay
"Hutchison is not the flashiest politician in the race, but she is nonetheless the best choice in the Republican primary." Full Story
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2010: Win One for the Ricker
The Perry campaign counters the litany of Bushies for Kay with a roster of Reaganites for Rick. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: Bill White Ad No. 2
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate releases his second ad. Full Story
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HuTube: G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S
Kay Bailey Hutchison's preference for private jets is the latest barb in a back-and-forth over which Republican gubernatorial candidate lives a lusher lifestyle. Full Story
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The Brief: February 5, 2010
Cowboys fans now have a new option for what to do on Super-Bowl Sunday: hear Ted Nugent croon and Sarah Palin rally. Tony Romo won't be there. Full Story
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Al Edwards vs. Borris Miles ... Again
Perennial rivals Al Edwards and Borris Miles are facing off in this year's Democratic primary to see who'll represent HD-146 in the 2011 legislative session. Full Story
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Guest Column: Advice for Kay
Don't believe all the loose talk that the GOP race for governor is over. A month is forever in politics, as Ann Richards proved in 1990. Full Story
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Primary Color: HD-146
State Rep. Al Edwards, D-Houston, and former State Rep. Borris Miles are vying for the same Texas House seat for the third time. In a district with a high dropout rate, a high incidence of HIV infection, and a high percentage of people without health insurance, they predictably disagree about who can best deliver on promises of help, hope and change. Full Story
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2010: C'mon, Nuge, Tell Us What You Really Think!
Rick Perry's other Super Bowl party guest pulls no punches about Barack Obama. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: KBH Goes Negative
Kay Bailey Hutchison's newest ad — coming on the heels of polls showing an increase in Gov. Rick Perry's lead and a slide in Hutchison's support — attacks the incumbent for ties to lobbyists. Full Story
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That's Right, He's Not From Texas
Farouk Mohammed Shami, who's running for governor as a Democrat, has a strong Middle Eastern accent and a strange name. Some of his fellow Democrats are loathe to talk about it. He's not worried. "If a president can be named Barack Hussein Obama, a governor can be named Farouk Shami," he said. "If a president can be black, a governor can be brown." Full Story
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2010: Yancy Wants Deadly Force On the Border
In case you had any doubt about Republican Texas Senate candidate Darren Yancy's stance on immigration after looking at his Web site, this video ought to clear it up. Full Story
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TribBlog: Hodge Can Draw State Pension Despite Guilty Plea
A federal conviction for lying on her taxes may send embattled Dallas Democratic Rep. Terri Hodge to prison. But it won’t stop her from drawing a state pension. Full Story
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Heir Apparent
State Rep. Terri Hodge, D-Dallas, dropped her reelection bid on Wednesday to plead guilty to lying on a tax return. But it's too early for Eric Johnson, her West Dallas-born, Ivy League-educated primary opponent, to claim victory. Full Story
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2010: White Would Lose to All 3 Repubs
Yes, even Debra Medina. So says the latest Rasmussen Reports poll. Full Story
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Border Blues
In blood-red Texas, 19 border legislative races are up for grabs in 2010 — but Republicans are running in only 6. And only 2 GOP candidates have raised any significant cash so far. Full Story
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Seat Warmers?
Dallas County Republicans are jockeying for a chance to topple two freshman Democrats who seized House districts in 2008. The incumbent Dems — hoping to claim their first House majority in eight years — are girding for battle. Full Story
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