Race is for District 10, but the Magic Number is 12
Wendy Davis isn't the only reason for the political stirrings in Senate District 10. It's because she serves as a security vote that props up the Democrats and trips up the Republicans. Full Story
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Rocker Ted Nugent is Bearing Arms and Cranking Up Controversy
If you thought a little Secret Service investigation or a $10,000 bear hunting fine would tame the "Motor City Madman," well, you probably have never sat down for a chat with Ted Nugent. Full Story
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Something for Everyone
Democrats see the governor as wounded and unpopular, and the more he becomes an issue in the 2012 elections, the happier they are. He has become their favorite whipping post and fundraising foil. Full Story
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The Texas Weekly Hotlist
Congressional and legislative primary races, ranked by competitive heat. Full Story
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Campaign Chatter
Big endorsements, little endorsements, new attack websites and other political news of the week. Full Story
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Texas Weekly Newsreel: Scorecards
What's up with those scorecards? Full Story
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Interactive: 82nd Session Interest Group Scorecards
With the May 29 elections rapidly approaching, the candidates are out in force and so are the groups that want to share their views of the candidates with you. Here's a sampling of scorecards from some of the prominent interest groups. Full Story
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U.S. Senate Candidates Avoid Attacks in Forum
Four Republicans and two Democrats hoping to replace Kay Bailey Hutchison in the U.S. Senate focused more on their own positions and records rather than their opponents during a televised candidate forum Thursday. Full Story
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Weekend Insider: Ted Nugent Talks
This week in The New York Times and at texastribune.org, Jay Root talks with rock-and-roll star and Second Amendment advocate Ted Nugent. Full Story
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Facing Uphill Slog in U.S. Senate Race, Democrats Join the Stage Tonight
At a forum tonight in Houston, Democrats Paul Sadler and Sean Hubbard will join the four leading Republican candidates vying for Kay Bailey Hutchison's U.S. Senate seat. Full Story
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Ethics Complaints Latest Salvo in Wentworth-Jones Battle
State Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, filed ethics complaints on Wednesday against his opponent, former railroad commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones, and her husband, Will Jones. Full Story
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Railroad Commission Hopeful Goes With the Flow in New Ad
"Isn't it about time we elected political leaders that have enough sense not to pee on an electric fence?" asks Roland Sledge, a Houston lawyer vying for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, in a funny new online ad. Full Story
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23-Year-Old Challenger Takes Aim at Incumbent Marquez in HD-77
Aaron Barraza isn't letting his youth stop him from trying to unseat state Rep. Marisa Marquez of El Paso in the Democratic primary for HD-77. Marquez says her record should earn her another term. Full Story
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Pierson, Turner Seek Return Engagement in HD-101 Primary Race
A three-person HD-101 Democratic primary in Tarrant County features two former state representatives who can't stop swiping at each other and a fake string of emails that have been called "Machiavellian." Full Story
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Cruz Releases Two New TV Ads Showcasing Tea Party Support
Two new ads from the Ted Cruz campaign highlight the former Texas solicitor general's support from conservative activists just days before Cruz is scheduled to appear alongside U.S. Rep. Ron Paul at a Tea Party rally in Austin. Full Story
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In Central Texas, Educating Voters About New District
Central Texas got a new GOP-friendly state House district in the redistricting process. And as is the case in all newly created districts, candidates don’t just have to campaign — they also have to educate voters about the change. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story
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Rachel Barrios-Van Os: The TT Interview
The Texas Democratic Party chair hopeful on what's wrong with the Democrats, how they can become competitive again and why she's the best person for the job. Full Story
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Jones Strikes Back at Wentworth's "Puppet" Ad
Last week, state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, released a television ad depicting his opponent, former Railroad commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones, as a literal puppet. Today, she struck back with an ad of her own. Full Story
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Endorsing Today With an Eye Toward Tomorrow
Endorsements aren't always — or even usually — about the person being endorsed. And in a season with more than its share of statewide officials praising legislators, it's worth asking why. Full Story
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Dewhurst's Tenure as Lieutenant Governor is Both Praised and Panned
After nine years as lieutenant governor of Texas, David Dewhurst can point to major conservative victories, but critics say he has lacked a backbone at times. Full Story
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