Trump Proposal Exposes Another Difference Between Cruz, Perry
Bombastic billionaire Donald Trump's immigration plan has divided the two GOP presidential candidates from Texas, at least in tone. Full Story
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A Different Rick Perry at the Iowa State Fair
Grilling pork in a red apron, the 2015 Rick Perry is a different candidate than the one who blew into the Iowa State Fair four years ago as a frontrunner on a short-lived campaign sugar high. Full Story
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Rick Perry Campaign in Triage Mode
On the Iowa campaign trail, Rick Perry and his band of unpaid staffers were upbeat after a week of bad headlines about the financial state of his campaign. But Texas’ longest-serving governor is in a race against time. Full Story
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Analysis: You Can't Win Votes Without Winning Voters' Attention
Donald Trump is putting on a clinic on how to entertain and hold the attention of lots of voters. Don't discount the value of that — it's a vital first step to winning elective office, as several Texas candidates have shown. Full Story
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Analysis: Democracy, Millionaires and Billionaires
One definition of an ideal democracy is that money doesn’t really count for much, that all citizens get a fair look at all of the candidates and that everybody who can vote gets to vote. The winner takes office. Our version isn't ideal. Full Story
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The Ticket: From Caucuses to Corn Dogs – A Tour of Iowa
This week on The Ticket: Jay Root and Ben Philpott tell you everything you wanted to know about the Iowa caucuses, but were afraid to ask. That includes a look at the state’s sense of humor and a trip to the state fair. Full Story
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In Bush, Cruz Finds Increasingly Useful Foil
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is sharpening his contrasts with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, the mere mention of whom drew loud boos while the senator stumped earlier this week in the South. Full Story
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Analysis: More Money, More Democracy
His campaign is out of money, but former Gov. Rick Perry doesn't have to drop his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Campaign finance laws don't work that way anymore. Full Story
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How Rick Perry Ended Up in a Financial Hole
Even though Rick Perry has been walking politically wounded since his last presidential run, the news that his campaign was in serious financial trouble startled the Texas political world on Tuesday. Full Story
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For Cruz, Southern Push One Part of Long Game
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is spending the week traversing southern states in hopes of building support for the March 1 contests that make up the so-called "SEC primary." Full Story
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Perry Campaign Details Path Forward Despite Money Woes
Rick Perry's presidential campaign is adjusting its strategy amid fundraising troubles. The campaign will focus on sending Perry to events in early voting states through commercial flights and work to get his his message out in media interviews. Full Story
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In Summer of Trump, Cruz Seeks Momentum
Launching a southern bus tour in Tennessee, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday boasted that he emerged from the first Republican presidential debate with momentum in both fundraising and polling. But he must still grapple with blustery billionaire Donald Trump. Full Story
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Perry Stops Paying All Campaign Staff
Rick Perry's presidential campaign has stopped paying all of its staff as the Republican former Texas governor's fundraising has dried up, campaign officials and other Republicans familiar with the operation said late Monday. Full Story
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Cruz at RedState: Hold Conservative Candidates Accountable
At the RedState Gathering in Atlanta on Saturday, a rapturous crowd embraced U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's call to look closely at his fellow Republican presidential candidates' records and hold them to their word. Full Story
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After Debate, Perry Calls for Unity Among Conservatives
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Friday called on fellow conservative presidential candidates to unite against President Obama in the aftermath of a GOP debate. Full Story
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Roundup: Paxton Indicted, Cruz and Perry Debate at Different Times
In the Roundup: Ken Paxton, Texas’ top law enforcement official, finds himself facing felony charges and calls from Democrats to step down. Plus, GOP presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Rick Perry debate at different times. Full Story
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Cruz Bus Tour Sets Sights on "SEC Primary" States
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is hitting the road after the first Republican presidential debate hoping to build support in several southern states that will all hold primaries on March 1, 2016. Full Story
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Cruz Stays Above Fray in Combative First Debate
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz largely avoided the political combat that characterized the GOP's first prime-time presidential debate late Thursday in Cleveland. Full Story
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In First Debate, Perry Redoubles Assaults on Trump
Former Gov. Rick Perry, hungry for redemption but relegated to an undercard event, used his first appearance on the Republican debate stage to play up his differences with GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump. Full Story
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Cruz and Perry: 5 Things to Watch for in the First Debates
After months of fine-tuning their pitches, the two White House hopefuls from Texas will have their highest-profile opportunities Thursday to show why they deserve the presidency. Full Story
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