Santorum Vows Vigorous Fight for Texas
Rick Santorum promised Thursday in San Antonio to mount a vigorous campaign to win the Texas primary, saying the state could help him “reset” the race. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a6cdf47a9e04c5671c087fa80b1361ca/BD%20INC%20CNN%20Debate%20Santorum%202012)
-
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 124
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben talk about a recent incident at a state senator's office, the exciting and not-so-exciting 2012 races, and the state of ethics in Texas. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Tribcast_2.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Todd Wiseman -
First Cruz TV Ad Touts Conservative Cred
Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz is selling his "proven conservative record" in his first TV ad of the U.S. Senate campaign, telling GOP primary voters, "You know what you're getting." Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/CM_Capture_2_8.png)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Williams Releases Tax Returns, Urges Foes to Do Same
Congressional candidate Michael Williams released his 2011 tax returns today, and the former Texas railroad commissioner urged his 11 Republican primary opponents to do the same. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
On the Records: Texas Donors Boost Super PAC Backing Romney
The Super PAC Restore Our Future, which supports Mitt Romney, received $3 million from Houston homebuilder Bob Perry and $100,000 from Contran Corporation CEO Harold Simmons of Dallas in February. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/TexasMoneyTree.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman -
Campaign Chatter: Sizing Up Who's Looking Good
Now that the filing deadline has passed, the congressional and legislative candidates are scouting their field. Some are shoo-ins, others have a primary crowd and a few are seeking another chance at the Lege. Here's who's who. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/TexasCapitolDark.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Matthew C. Wright -
Plenty of Primary Races Are Lacking Big Drama
Most attention goes toward political races that either have a lot of candidates or are close for other reasons. But lots of elections are decided quietly, without drama. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Nelson-Whitmire.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Where Republican Math Gets Complicated
Texas Republicans are stuck, having won as many seats as it is possible to win by elections or by creative political mapping. But the solution for them is simple. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
The Freshman 30
No matter how the elections swing, one thing is certain about the 83rd legislative session: There will be a lot of new faces. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 123
Reeve, Emily, Julian and Jim talk about Texas' role in the presidential primary, the future of the state's Women's Health Program, and the latest on Voter ID. Full Story
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Todd Wiseman -
The Conservative Core and the 2012 Primary Elections
The February 2012 University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll shows a riptide of very conservative opinion is exerting a strong pull on state politics. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
An Update on Who's Not Coming Back Next Year
With the filing deadline passed and the electoral maps finalized at last, we've updated the 2012 quit list. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/TxTrib_Capitol_MS_1_1.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Muliadi Soenaryo -
News App: The 2012 Election Brackets
The candidates have filed for the May 29 primary elections, and we've updated our election brackets to reflect the final filing period. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/ElectionBrackets.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
TribLive: A Conversation with Halperin and Heilemann
On Sunday night at the LBJ Library in Austin, Game Change co-authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann talked about the HBO movie based on their best-selling book as well as the 2012 presidential campaign. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/_MG_4554.JPG)
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Dems Cheer, GOP Slams Federal Voter ID Decision
Reaction has been pouring in after today's news that the U.S. Department of Justice has refused to preclear Texas' voter ID law. Republicans are chiding the federal government, and Democrats are cheering. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Voter_ID_Pin.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman -
Combs: Santorum "Only Real Conservative" in 2012 Race
Comptroller Susan Combs endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 GOP primary for president today, telling the Tribune the former Pennsylvania senator is "the only real conservative left in the race." Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Campaign Chatter
After weeks with no political maps, and with an impending deadline to a week of filings, the political activity has picked up considerably. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Election Brackets and Political Climates
Consider this your quick reference kit. Full Story
![Article thumbnail]()
-
Lozano Makes His GOP Switch Official, Calls Dems Bullies
Flanked by the state's leading Republicans, inlcuding Gov. Rick Perry and House Speaker Joe Straus, state Rep. J.M. Lozano, R-Kingsville, made his switch to the GOP official today. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
Updated: Super PAC Targeting Incumbents Gets First Win
A Super PAC aimed at knocking unpopular incumbents out of office — and funded largely by Texas donors — won its first race this week, upsetting a Republican primary in Ohio. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Linbeck-campaignForAccountability.jpg)
![Leo Linbeck III.]()
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/8617d0a602938cae4464ee6731989081/BD%20INC%20Williams%2021%202011)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a5cdd7016176eb3f8c0bf1b6d5f39e80/BD%20INC%20Lozano%20096%202012)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/ccf9f66e49f5a7354f7b715b9313dccb/BD%20INC%20House%2001%202011)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/f9f1bcf960942fbd3cd27294047dc306/BD%20INC%20CNN%20Debate%20Three%202012)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/2a967d6ddaa8b3999abd3d06d784dd4a/BD%20INC%20Susan%20Combs%202010)
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/ea915dd714d32043d39f543f5559d16b/BD%20INC%20Lozano%20241%202012)