Pro-Perry Super PACs Give Back Millions
A group of super PACs backing former Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s now-defunct presidential bid has refunded to donors most of the millions of dollars collected, the groups’ finance chairman said. Full Story
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TribCast: Rick Perry, Trump and Carson, George P. Bush
On this week's TribCast, Evan talks with Ross, Patrick and Jay about Rick Perry's exit from the 2016 race, the outsider appeal of GOP frontrunners Donald Trump and Ben Carson, and George P. Bush's timesheet. Full Story
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Analysis: In This Case, Perry's Blame is Misplaced
Rick Perry is starting to offer his own autopsy report on the death of his latest presidential campaign, hoping to pin that outcome on somebody else. But the preponderance of the evidence points to the former governor himself. Full Story
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Video: For Many In Austin, Perry's Exit No Surprise
By now, you’ve heard Rick Perry is out of the running for the Republican presidential nomination. Or maybe you haven’t. People outside of the State Capitol weighed in on the end of the former Texas governor's second bid for the White House. Full Story
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In Texas, No Sweat to Make Presidential Ballot
Memo to Republican presidential candidates: Qualifying for the Texas primary will be a cakewalk. Full Story
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Perry Blames Indictment, Debates for Failed Bid
Rick Perry blamed his criminal indictment and exclusion from the Republican debate mainstage for his failed presidential bid in his first interview since suspending his presidential campaign on Friday. Full Story
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It's Now Open Season on Perry's Donors
Other presidential campaigns have begun reaching out to financial and political loyalists to Rick Perry after the former governor suspended his 2016 campaign on Friday. Full Story
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Analysis: A New, Dimmer Era For Rick Perry
Any longtime Perry watcher worth his salt knows the handsome fly boy from Paint Creek, Texas will do everything in his power to stay relevant in state and national politics, even after a second embarrassing withdrawal from presidential politics. Full Story
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Rick Perry Suspends Presidential Campaign
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Friday suspended his bid for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, facing dwindling resources, bare bones staff and a staggeringly low position in the polls. Full Story
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Roundup: Paid to Prosecute, DPS Traffic Stops, 2016
In the Roundup: A paid-to-prosecute arrangement revealed, an analysis of state trooper traffic stops and the next GOP presidential debate looms as Ted Cruz and Rick Perry execute two different campaigns. Full Story
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CNN Drops Perry From Second Debate
For the second time in a row, former Gov. Rick Perry has failed to make the prime time lineup in a GOP presidential debate, though Carly Fiorina will move to the big show, CNN announced Thursday. Full Story
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Perry Battling Rumors of Campaign's Demise
Plagued by weekly headlines about his dwindling staff, the stench of political death continues to linger around former Gov. Rick Perry, whose rivals have so far struck a deferential tone in response to questions about his campaign struggles. Full Story
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Perry Campaign Has No Staff in New Hampshire, Former Adviser Says
Rick Perry's presidential campaign has lost its entire staff in New Hampshire, according to a former top adviser there to the former governor. Full Story
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State Formally Challenges Pro-Perry Ruling
The state is officially challenging an appeals court ruling last month that dismissed one of two counts in the abuse-of-power indictment against former Gov. Rick Perry. Full Story
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Perry Trims Iowa Staff as Super PAC Ramps Up
A super PAC supporting Rick Perry for president is expanding its ranks in Iowa, coming to the aid of the former governor's cash-strapped campaign. Full Story
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Cruz, Perry Tailor Anti-Establishment Pitches For Religious Voters
The two GOP presidential candidates from the Lone Star State rallied thousands outside the South Carolina Capitol on Saturday, looking to lay claim to religious voters in the key early voting state. Full Story
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Roundup: Jeb's "Anchor Babies," Perry's Campaign Woes, Paxton in Court
In the Roundup: Jeb Bush’s immigration talk on the border goes south, Rick Perry vows to keep his presidential bid alive and the state’s top civil lawyer loses his personal criminal defense attorney. Full Story
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The Ticket: The Past, Present and Future of Campaign Finance
This week on The Ticket: The Tribune's Jay Root and KUT's Ben Philpott dive into the billions of dollars flowing through our campaign finance system. Full Story
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New Chapter Set to Begin for E-Verify Policy
On Sept. 1, all potential hires for any state agency or public university must have their work eligibility information run through E-Verify. If that sounds familiar, there’s a good reason. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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Perry on Struggles: I'm Not Giving Up
Former Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday indicated he had no plans to leave the presidential race amid a series of setbacks for his cash-strapped campaign. Full Story
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