The Midday Brief: January 21, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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The Brief: January 21, 2010
Kinky to Gilbert: "Give the money back!" Full Story
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The Polling Center: It's a Texas Thing
Texas identity remains alive and well and continues to play a critical role in the state’s politics. Full Story
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2010: "Strongly Disapprove"
It seems Republicans in Texas are generally unimpressed with the President, according to Rasmussen poll numbers. Full Story
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TribBlog: Nullification Now
For the disgruntled ultraconservative, nullification may be the new secession. But as one prominent legal scholar puts it, “If you believe in nullification, you don’t believe in the constitution.” Full Story
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The Brief: January 15, 2010
Note to self: don't bring gun to the grocery store. Even if you wish you could. Full Story
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The Unmentionables
Meet the Democratic candidates for governor that no one's talking about. Full Story
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2010: Craig James, Everyman
Today marked ESPN analyst Craig James’ first public appearance since he announced his interest in a bid for Kay Bailey Hutchison’s senate seat. Full Story
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The Brief: January 14, 2010
Is it good news or bad news that comes in threes? Today, it's a bit of both. Full Story
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You've Come a Long Way, Maybe
Why aren't there more female political consultants? “I think there's an old-school, conservative, good ol’ boy inclination to go with a guy,” says Ann Erben. “It’s too rough and tumble to be a woman.” Full Story
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The Polling Center: Debatable
Are the Republican candidates for governor in line with voters on issues? We'll find out tonight. Full Story
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TribBlog: Some Still Believe
Despite a skid in his approval ratings, some are still riding the Obama Love Train. Full Story
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The Brief: January 13, 2010
Remember those kids who would do extra homework assignments — without turning them in? Apparently Gov. Rick Perry and Education Commissioner Robert Scott might have just such students. Full Story
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Game On
If ESPN analyst and Mike Leach antagonist Craig James decides to run for the U.S. Senate, he'd be simply the latest ex-athlete to assume his skills on the field translate to politics. Full Story
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Mapping It Out
What does the 2010 census mean for 2011 redistricting? Ben Philpott filed this report for KUT News and the Tribune. Full Story
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The Brief: January 11, 2010
TV and politics collide this week, but it won't include Tom DeLay's dance moves. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: Perry Releases "Working For Us"
The ad, titled "Working For Us," features people thanking Perry for creating a small business-friendly environment in the state. Full Story
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But We Were Friends!
In politics, friendship apparently lasts through only one political cycle. Just ask Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Many organizations that previously supported both her and Gov. Rick Perry have put their weight behind Perry's re-election bid instead of her challenge. The Texas Farm Bureau sits as the sole trade group cheerleading for the Hutchison campaign — while Perry counts 50 organizations and associations supporting him. Full Story
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2010: Debra Medina Gets to Debate After All
Score one for the little guy. Full Story
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The Brief: January 5, 2010
The smart money is on Republican Susan Combs to retain her position as Comptroller. Full Story