Politics & Policy
September 27, 2012
Which of These Men Will Be the Next Ron Paul?
The fight between Nick Lampson and Randy Weber to represent Congressional District 14 could be one of the few competitive races in the state this election cycle.
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June 22, 2012
ICYMI: A&M Lands a New NASA and the Other Talk of Texas
What was Texas talking about this week? Texas A&M's new biosecurity center, Ron Paul's chances at a VP nomination, Cruz and Dew's debate, and how far the Dallas Stars will travel next year.
Politics & Policy
May 14, 2012
Ron Paul Ends Active Presidential Bid
The Texas congressman announced in an e-mail to supporters Monday that he will not spend money campaigning in any of the remaining Republican primaries.
Politics & Policy
April 20, 2012
Specter of Ron Paul invasion haunts Texas Republicans
This email was circulated by a longtime Republican activist: If you are in Travis County proper, we desperately need you to come the the Republican county convention this Saturday because all hell is breaking loose with the street scum the RP people are recruiting to help them overturn the rules
Politics & Policy
April 4, 2012
No Expense too Small for Ron Paul
The Texas Republican congressman's campaign appears to report every expense—even a $0.22 purchase from FedEx—to the Federal Elections Commission.
Arts & Entertainment
March 2, 2012
Win the Weekend: Texas Historical Markers Turn Fifty
The Texas Historical Commission's markers are now eligible for their own plaque, Ron Paul and Sheila Jackson Lee are the Hill's best talkers, and the TCU drug bust was a bit pitiful.
Politics & Policy
February 1, 2012
The Swan Song of Ron
This year’s Republican primary will most likely be Ron Paul’s final run for office. And to the surprise of a political establishment that long ago wrote him off, he’s going out on a high note.
The Culture
January 12, 2012
Ron Paul Supporters are Hacks
Musicians's "endorsement" on Twitter of Ron Paul for president turns out to be the work of hackers.
January 5, 2012
Win the Weekend: What Texas Was Talking About This Week
Rick Perry's campaign, the Houston Texans make the playoffs, and more.
Politics & Policy
December 15, 2011
Are You a Whole Foods Voter or a Cracker Barrel Voter?
The Washington Post tries to put a fresh spin on the old red vs. blue divide by studying the voting habits of people who live close to one of the two retail chains.
Politics & Policy
December 14, 2011
Should Ron Paul Run as a Third-Party Candidate?
Glenn Beck and Joe Scarborough said if Newt Gringrich wins the nomination, they would rather vote for the Texas Congressman.
Politics & Policy
December 7, 2011
How the media could save Perry
As the ranks of Republican candidates thin with Herman Cain’s decision to suspend his campaign, the remaining serious candidates are reduced to three: Romney, Gingrich, and Perry. No, I haven’t forgotten Ron Paul. I just dismiss him as a contender. He can get his share of the votes, but he
Politics & Policy
November 30, 2011
Ron Paul Gets Serious
Never mind the pin-up calendar: Ron Paul’s new campaign video lands body blows on presidential primary opponent Newt Gingrich.
Politics & Policy
November 16, 2011
Meet Ron Paul!
Buoyed by a strong showing in two polls, the "other" Texas presidential candidate finally catches the eye of the Perry-fatigued media.
Politics & Policy
November 14, 2011
Public Policy Polling: a Newt ball game
GOP Presidential race Gingrich 28 Cain 25 Romney 18 Perry 6 Bachman/Paul 5 Huntsman 3 * * * * Tweets by PPP about Perry: * 67% of voters nationally now view Rick Perry unfavorably- pretty amazing figure * Perry favorability is 34/48 with California GOP voters…getting towards being under water
Politics & Policy
November 6, 2011
Poll update 11/6
These are the latest available polls in key states for the Republican primary: U.S. Republican Primary (Rasmussen) 11/2 Cain 26% Romney 23% Gingrich 15% Perry 8% Iowa Caucus (Insider Advantage) 11/6 Cain 30% Romney 15% Gingrich 12% Paul 9% Bachmann 8% Perry 6% Santorum 2% Huntsman 2% Iowa Caucus (Des
Politics & Policy
July 20, 2011
Taylor makes his decision
He’s not running for CD 14 (the former Ron Paul seat). He’ll run for Mike Jackson’s Senate seat if Jackson runs for Congress. If Jackson doesn’t run for Congress, Taylor will run for reelection to the House Taylor was going to have a hard time vs. SREC member Michael Truncale,
Politics & Policy
July 13, 2011
What does Larry Taylor want? [UPDATE]
On Tuesday [I tweeted (based on various reports) that Larry Taylor, the House GOP caucus chair, was going to run for Ron Paul’s congressional seat–the point being that if he did so, this would be highly beneficial for Joe Straus, as Taylor could emerge as a potential rival for speaker,
Politics & Policy
July 11, 2011
Romney holds big lead in N.H.
No surprise here. A WMUR/Granite State poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, shows the former Massachusetts governor far in front, Bachmann running second, and everyone else in single digits. The date of the poll was not reported. The poll results (773 likely Republican primary voters, MOE
Politics & Policy
March 28, 2011
PPP: Republican frontrunners lose ground; could Perry be the beneficiary?
From Tom Jensen on the Public Policy Polling Web site: Much has been written about the weakness of the 2012 Republican Presidential candidate field but what I think might be most remarkable about the leading quartet of Mike Huckabee, Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, and Newt Gingrich is that
Politics & Policy
January 27, 2011
Ron Paul: Texas’s next senator?
The Morning News reports that the Texas congressman is considering a run for the Senate. [I am having trouble with the link.] Paul is not going to be able to resist the chance to serve in the Senate alongside his son. If he runs, who is going to beat him? The guy with
Politics & Policy
September 21, 2009
The Medina Factor
I haven’t previously paid much attention to the candidacy of Debra Medina, of Wharton, for the Republican nomination for governor, but when the Rasmussen poll shows Hutchison ahead of Perry by 2% and Medina gets 3%, perhaps it’s time to pay attention. This race is fertile ground for a wild-card
Politics & Policy
August 30, 2009
Who has the best chance to hold the Senate seat for the GOP?
I don’t think it is any of the announced candidates. It’s a member of the Texas congressional delegation, whose members are worried about whether any of the wannabes can hold the seat against a Democrat. –This candidate has a large, enthusiastic constituency that goes beyond the boundaries of his district
Politics & Policy
April 30, 2009
ABC’s “The Note”: Ron Paul on the swine flu scare
ABC's Z. Byron Wolf Reports: Texas Congressman Ron Paul, looking at the precautions and reactions relating to the swine flu outbreak in Mexico, the US and other countries, has a simple message: Calm down, everybody. In a video recorded in his Capitol Hill office and posted on his
Politics & Policy
January 1, 1977
Little Big Man
Is it worth being a United States senator when you’re on the losing side all the time? Ask John Tower.