Politics & Policy
November 26, 2014
Obama’s Immigration Action
Some questions about Barack Obama's explanation for his executive action on immigration, announced last week.
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News & Politics
November 24, 2014
The Arguments Against Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration
On Thursday, the president said that Congress had left him no choice but to act alone. Conservatives can argue otherwise.
Politics & Policy
November 21, 2014
Friday Afternoon Open Thread
The border surge, extended. Immigration action, executed. Hispanic voters, considered. And more!
Politics & Policy
November 14, 2014
Election History
A visit from the ghost of elections past.
Politics & Policy
November 13, 2014
The David Dewhurst Exit Interview
After twelve years in office and two crushing political defeats, the soon-to-be-former lieutenant governor gamely discusses his tenure and Texas’s future. Just don’t ask him about Dan Patrick.
Politics & Policy
November 11, 2014
The Dan Patrick Profile
A look at Texas's next lieutenant governor
Politics & Policy
November 5, 2014
Master of the Senate
The next lieutenant governor is a former radio shock jock who became one of the most conservative members of the Legislature. How will Dan Patrick act now that he is one of the most powerful officials in Texas?
Politics & Policy
June 2, 2014
What Happened to David Dewhurst?
In short, he never had a constituency.
Politics & Policy
May 27, 2014
The Big Day
Texans are heading to the polls for this year's primary runoffs
Politics & Policy
May 26, 2014
The Silent Majority
Why moderate Republicans should run as moderate Republicans.
Politics & Policy
May 7, 2014
Speaking of the Lite Guv Race
Thanks a lot, David Dewhurst, for getting this song stuck in everyone's head again
Politics & Policy
May 7, 2014
Last Night’s Lite Guv Debate
A rowdy roundtable with Dan Patrick and David Dewhurst
Politics & Policy
April 3, 2014
The Dewhurst Resignations
Are they the final nail in the coffin for the lieutenant governor?
Politics & Policy
March 10, 2014
The Case Against Dropping Out
Republicans shouldn't pressure Dewhurst or Branch to drop out
Politics & Policy
March 10, 2014
Lost Causes
David Dewhurst should give up his bid for re-election.
Politics & Policy
March 5, 2014
What We Learned
The voters have spoken (loudly) in the primary election. Where do we go from here?
Politics & Policy
February 21, 2014
Patterson v. Patrick
As the clock winds down on the primary, Patterson unloads on Patrick in the hope of taking the second spot
Politics & Policy
January 28, 2014
Last Call for the Candidates for Lieutenant Governor
The situation in Fort Worth, in which a pregnant woman named Marlise Muñoz was brain dead and was carrying an abnormal fetus, is truly tragic for the family. It was revolting to see Dan Patrick try to exploit the situation to demand that Texas law be changed, following a decision
Politics & Policy
January 28, 2014
Who Wants to Be Lieutenant Governor?
The debate among the Republican candidates for lieutenant governor was heavy on wedge issues but light on policy.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2014
Primary Lessons
If 2014 is the year everything is supposed to change in Texas politics, why do the campaigns feel so irrelevant?
Bum Steers
December 13, 2013
The 2014 Bum Steer Awards
And the winners are . . .
Bum Steers
December 13, 2013
And the 2014 Bum Steer Award Winners Are . . .
Editor’s Note: This year we partnered with our friends at Bum Steers News to bring you the most shocking, outrageous, and ridiculous Bum Steer issue ever. Below, you’ll find a preview of their incredible findings. The full report will be available on newsstands next week.
News & Politics
December 11, 2013
(Another) Shocking Dewhurst Phone Call!
In August a recording surfaced of the lieutenant governor asking the Allen Police Department to help spring a recently arrested relative from jail. As one unsuspecting pizza salesman also learned this year, it wasn't the only time the lite guv not so deftly attempted to throw his weight around.
Politics & Policy
December 11, 2013
David Dewhurst and the Money Monopoly
The lieutenant governor flexes his financial muscle.
Politics & Policy
November 15, 2013
Advice for David Dewhurst
What the lieutenant governor is doing is not what he should be doing if he wants to win in 2014.
The Daily Post
September 30, 2013
Who Said What At The Texas Tribune Festival
Greg Abbott, Wendy Davis, Ted Cruz, David Dewhurst, and more engaged in hour-long interview and Q&A sessions at this weekend's Texas Tribune Festival. Here's what they said.
Politics & Policy
September 17, 2013
The Coup Against Dew
Most people seem to agree that Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst is a decent, reasonable fellow with good intentions. So why is he having to fight for his job?
Politics & Policy
September 3, 2013
Money and the Lieutenant Governor’s Race
Before everyone declares Dewhurst to be dead, just keep in mind that while his rivals may be starved for money, Dewhurst is not.
Politics & Policy
August 28, 2013
Texas Tribune Insider’s Poll
I didn’t make the list of the Texas Tribune insiders, but I’m going to try to have my say about the survey on the lieutenant governor’s race nonetheless. First, I think Dewhurst’s 11 percent is too low. There are enough mainstream conservatives left in the Republican party that
Politics & Policy
August 28, 2013
The Dew’s Latest
The lieutenant governor was quoted as saying, "It's my hope, friends, that about a year from now that people are saying, 'Why were we talking about Wendy Davis?" What he should be worried about is whether people will be saying, about a year from now, "Why were we talking about David
Politics & Policy
June 30, 2013
Texas Officials Speak at National Right to Life Convention
The abortion debate continued to play out in Texas over the last few days as Governor Rick Perry, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, and Senator Ted Cruz addressed the National Right to Life Convention in Grapevine.
Politics & Policy
May 24, 2013
Regarding David Dewhurst
Poor David Dewhurst. He occupies what was once widely considered to be the most powerful office in the state. Now he is reduced to begging Rick Perry to help him pass his pet legislation so that he can have something to take to the voters. Dewhurst has had plenty of
Politics & Policy
January 29, 2013
How Texas Tackles Gun Control
State politicians propose solutions ranging from arming teachers to praying for protection.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Lack of Political Turnover Upsets Some
Some Texas delegates at the Republican National Convention think Governor Rick Perry and Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst should give someone else a chance to run the state.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ted Cruz’s Come-From-Behind Victory
The former solicitor general handily beat Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst in the GOP runoff for U.S. Senator.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
A Day Before the Senate Runoff, David Dewhurst Visits Chick-fil-A
On the eve of the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate, the Lite Guv paid the chicken chain a visit.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Are People Voting Early in the Runoff?
Turnout is better than expected, with participation in most of the state's largest counties outpacing both projections and the two-week early period from May's election.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Cruz and Dewhurst’s Final Debate Before the Runoff
Things quickly got personal between Ted Cruz and David Dewhurst as they faced off at the King Street Patriot's headquarters in Houston during Monday's televised debate.
News & Politics
January 21, 2013
Nolan Ryan Pitches for Dewhurst
On the eve of early voting, the iconic Texas Rangers endorsed the Lite Guv in the U.S. Senate primary.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Is Ted Cruz the New Frontrunner?
An independent poll has the Tea Party favorite leading David Dewhurst in the Senate runoff, while the Lite Guv's campaign steps up its attacks.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Getting to Know the Next Possible Lieutenant Governor
The New York Times profiled Jerry Patterson, the colorful and controversial Texas Land Commissioner.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Dew Gets Booed
The audience, which had loudly applauded most of Governor Perry's speech, started booing when he reiterated his support for Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst.
News & Politics
January 21, 2013
¿Dewhurst Habla Español Mas Mejor Que Cruz?
UPDATE: The Lite Guv says he never really "challenged" Ted Cruz to debate en español, but the Senate candidates are now scheduled to spar in English twice.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Five Things to Know About the Senate Runoff
In the battle to replace Kay Bailey Hutchison, David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz will go right at each other—emphasis on "right"—on July 31.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Will the Senator’s Race Finally End Today?
The Republican race between David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz for the U.S. Senate seat headlines Texas's delayed primary elections, but this political story will likely continue.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Dewhurst and Cruz Likely Headed to Runoff
A new poll shows that the Republican primary for the open U.S. Senate seat won't be ending any time soon.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
U.S. Senate Race Endorsements: Two Papers Surprise
David Dewhurst is backed by the Morning News and Chronicle, but the Star-Telegram and Statesman go for Tom Leppert and Ted Cruz, respectively.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Is the Ted Cruz Express on Track?
David Dewhurst's challenger for Kay Bailey Hutchison's Senate seat has the support of Sarah Palin, and Ron and Rand Paul, but a new poll predicts there still won't be a run-off.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Negative Campaign Ads Fire Up the Senate Race
With the May 29 primary five weeks away, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and former Dallas mayor Tom Leppert run two spots attacking their opponents.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Cruz Fixates on Dewhurst in Senate Debate
Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz used the bulk of his time in Friday's Belo debate to slam Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and his policies.