The Brief: January 8, 2010
Many Texans may be in need of some good news today. Full Story
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TribBlog: Perry Indicates He'll Pardon Timothy Cole
Gov. Rick Perry appears willing to sign a posthumous pardon for the exonerated Timothy Cole after Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today issued an opinion that said the governor could grant one. Full Story
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On the Records: UT Boosters Split on Rick vs. Kay
Did the University of Texas' deep-pocketed football boosters stay loyal to Kay Bailey Hutchison, an alumna, or support the Aggie in the governor's race, Rick Perry? 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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TribBlog: AG Says Posthumous Pardons Possible
A posthumous pardon is possible after all, according to an opinion from Attorney General Greg Abbott's office. This clears the way for the possible post-death pardon of Tim Cole, who was exonerated of a sexual assault conviction in a Travis County court last year, but had died in prison many years prior. Full Story
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The Brief: January 7, 2010
Everything old is new again. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: Hutchison Releases "Hook'Em" Ad
A burnt-orange view of "Roads." Full Story
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The Brief: January 6, 2010
KERA to Debra Medina: Come and knock on our door. We've been waiting for you… 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
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Ads Infinitum: KBH's "Roads" TV Spot
Team Kay is on the television airwaves this week with an ad hitting Governor Rick Perry on transportation policy. Full Story
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The Brief: January 4, 2010
As we approach today’s filing deadline, there are — to paraphrase Donald Rumsfeld — known knowns. We also know there are known unknowns. But there are also unknown unknowns; the ones we don't know we don't know. Full Story
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Do Coattails Exist?
The idea that the popularity of a candidate at the top of the ballot can pull down-ballot candidates to victory may be only slightly more real than the Loch Ness monster. Full Story
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Money Matters
The four major gubernatorial campaigns will spend big bucks — maybe as much as $60 million — between now and the March 2 primary. What is that deluge of cash and advertising going to look like? Ben Philpott, who's covering the 2010 elections for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report. Full Story
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Time's Up
The political window is about to close: Today's the last day to become a candidate in the 2010 state elections. What we know so far is that the ballot will have a fireworks show at the top, with contested and well-financed gubernatorial primaries on both sides. A couple of statewide Democratic races will be competitive, but with incumbents seeking reelection on the Republican side, there's little action there. Full Story
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Money Matters
The four major gubernatorial campaigns will spend big bucks — maybe as much as $60 million — between now and the March 2 primary. What is that deluge of cash and advertising going to look like? Ben Philpott, who's covering the 2010 elections for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report. Full Story
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The Brief: December 30, 2009
Here’s one of U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison ’s New Year’s resolutions: “clean up” the Texas Department of Transportation. Full Story
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Debate Deconstruction
The race for Texas governor started months ago, but the battles between the best-funded candidates will really take off in the next couple of weeks. One high point: Governor Rick Perry and U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison are expected to debate at least once, and maybe twice, in January. So how will those joint apperances figure into the overall campaign? Ben Philpott, who's covering the 2010 elections for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report. Full Story
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2010: On the Road Again
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has laid out her vision for the future of transportation in Texas. Full Story
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