AltWeeklies Wire
Guns, Government and Elvis: as Texan as Chicken-Fried Steaknew
Among the groups who can bypass metal detectors at the Texas Capitol: legislators; state workers; and those who have concealed-carry licenses. No joke.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Dave McNeely |
07-14-2010 |
Commentary
No Crown for Kay: Hutchison Found Herself the Heir-Unapparentnew
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison had repeatedly postponed her gubernatorial ambitions while Rick Perry became the longest-serving governor in Texas history. Hutchison reportedly thought she needed a gubernatorial merit badge to win a spot on a presidential ticket.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Dave McNeely |
03-19-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Rick Perry
The Texas Gubernatorial Primary is Home to a Pitched Battle Over the Soul of the GOPnew
The contest between Rick Perry and Kay Bailey Hutchison is a microcosm of the Republican party's search to keep itself relevant. Must it go to the hard right and maintain ideological purity, or is there room underneath the tent for moderates?
Dallas Observer |
Sam Merten |
11-23-2009 |
Politics
Can Social Media Transform Politics ... and Reboot Texas Republicans?new
Twitter and other social-media tools certainly illuminate the humanity of politicians who make enthusiastic use of the newest technology. But is this kind of social networking politically effective? Does it give Twitter and Facebook followers anything more important than a sometimes-revealing glimpse into their favorite politicians' consciousnesses?
The Texas Observer |
Josh Berthume |
06-17-2009 |
Politics
The Bushies Return to Texasnew
Perhaps it's not surprising that more than a few members of Bush's Texas contingent have been making their ways back home. After all, it is still Republican country. However, like the rest of the nation, Texans aren't particularly high on Bush right now -- and that includes even those in the state's Republican Party.
The Texas Observer |
Anthony Zurcher |
09-24-2008 |
Politics
Four More Years for Gov. Rick Perry?new
The soon-to-be longest-serving governor in Texas history says he wants to extend his run. If Perry wins again in two years, his administration will be on track to last 14 years -- longer than the lifespan of most dogs. Every dog has its day. Let's hope Perry has had his.
The Texas Observer |
Editorial |
05-07-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: Texas, Rick Perry
