Harold Simmons, GOP Mega-Donor, Dead at 82
Harold Simmons, a Dallas businessman and billionaire, philanthropist and Republican mega-donor, died Saturday at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. He was 82. Full Story
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What's in a Surname? Bush's Run Adds to Debate on Hispanics, GOP
Many Republican officials have pointed to George P. Bush, the odds-on favorite in the 2014 land commissioner's race, as an example that Hispanic candidates are able to win statewide GOP primaries. But several political observers do not see a trend starting. Full Story
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A Sales Pitch Aimed at the Audience, Not the Job
Campaign advertising is all about what appeals to the audience of voters — even if that means ignoring the office the candidates are seeking. Full Story
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Year in Review: The TribLive Interviews
We had especially provocative and interesting guests as part of our TribLive conversation series in 2013. Here are 10 must-watch clips from the many interviews we conducted. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Dec. 23, 2013
Your evening reading: oil boom creates another, unexpected boomlet in windshield repair; Ralph Hall says next term in Congress would be his last; move to push Medicaid expansion is losing support from key industry groups Full Story
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For Candidates, the End of the Year is a Deadline
Dec. 31 is not a political deadline voters care about — but candidates sure do. It's the last day they can bring in money for a report that will demonstrate their strength to supporters. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 23, 2013
Dreams of Texas playing a pivotal role in choosing the next GOP presidential nominee are running thorugh state Republican Party Chairman Steve Munisteri's head. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Dec. 20, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry pushes a new position at A&M "on par with [the] chancellor"; navigator supporters criticize new requirements proposed by state; state jobless rate hits a nearly five-year low Full Story
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Texas Democrats See Judge's Party Switch as Sign of Momentum
Democrats say the the decision by Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Lawrence Meyers to leave the Republican Party gives them something to build on for the 2014 elections. But GOP officials see no evidence of a sea change. Full Story
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In Primary Season, a Key is to Get Names Known
Many of the candidates who are well known in political circles are strangers to voters. In most races — even for statewide offices — the leading candidate is "Undecided." Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 20, 2013
Health care navigators are back on the agenda with a hearing Friday morning in Austin on new proposed state rules by the state's insurance department. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Dec. 19, 2013
Your evening reading: state shutters six charter school campuses under new heightened accountability regime; conservative advocacy group circulates mailer criticizing lawmakers investigating UT regent; how Cruz's dad became a GOP rock star Full Story
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Immigration Reform Advocates Open to Taking Piecemeal Approach
Steadfast supporters of comprehensive immigration reform say that to have a chance for any change in 2014, they may have to be content with legislation that only addresses some of their overall objectives. Full Story
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Cruz Ends Year as He Began It: No Apologies
By the time Ted Cruz completes his first year in office, he will arguably have become the most recognizable face of the GOP’s far right. So what does he have to say for himself? In a wide-ranging interview, he sized up year one. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 19, 2013
In a wide ranging interview with The Texas Tribune's Jay Root, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz refused to say whom he favored in the primary contest between John Cornyn and Steve Stockman, said he's working on renouncing his Canadian citizenship and had little to say about a potential run for the White House in 2016. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Dec. 18, 2013
Your evening reading: horrible details emerge in lawsuit filed on behalf of woman searched by customs officials; Phil Wilson moves from TxDOT to LCRA; BP sues San Antonio lawyer for fraud in class-action suit from 2010 Gulf spill Full Story
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TribCast: Bill Powers and the Governor's Race So Far
Evan, Ross, Jay and Reeve review the beginnings of the gubernatorial battle between Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Wendy Davis and provide an update on the turmoil at the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 18, 2013
The House select committee investigating possible articles of impeachment against UT System Regent Wallace Hall meets Wednesday. And indications are that it could be the last meeting as the investigation moves toward a conclusion. Full Story
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Polling Center: GOP Candidates, Voters and Creationism
If you want to know why Republican candidates for lieutenant governor favor teaching creationism in schools, just look at conservative voters' views on the subject. Full Story
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12 Republicans File for Race to Succeed Stockman
The race to replace U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, drew six additional Republicans in the last week, bringing the full primary field to 12. Full Story
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