Politics Jul 22 Texas Democrat Wendy Davis is running for Congress in 2020 By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press
Politics Aug 08 A new low: Texas Democrats don’t have candidate for governor After high-profile candidates lost decisively in the last two elections, the Texas Democratic Party now finds itself in unprecedented territory for the 2018 ballot: with no major candidate to run. By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Politics Oct 10 Wendy Davis political ad focuses on opponent’s use of a wheelchair Titled "Justice," the ad notes that Abbott sued after his accident and collected millions. Then it criticizes Abbott as working against victims in other disability cases. In one case, Abbott argued that an amputee suing for employment discrimination was not… By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
Politics Sep 03 Texas gubernatorial candidate gives new meaning to the biographical campaign ad This week, Abbott’s campaign released a powerful ad highlighting his ability to overcome the difficulties he faced after his accident. The 30-second spot, narrated by Abbott, shows the Attorney General rolling up the ramps of a parking garage. By Rachel Wellford
Politics May 27 Could Texas GOP voters steer the state further right? Republican Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has been one of the most powerful figures in Texas since 2002, but he could be ousted Tuesday by GOP voters who appear ready to steer the state even further to the right by backing… By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press
Apr 16 Texas gubernatorial candidate faces thorny death penalty choice By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press The death penalty is like gun rights in Texas politics: Candidates don't dare get in the way of either. But Republican Greg Abbott, the favorite to succeed Gov. Rick Perry, must soon make a decision as attorney general that could… Continue reading
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