Politics & Policy
September 16, 2013
Rites of Passage, Iowa Edition
Julián Castro makes his first trip to the Indianola steak fry.
Iowa
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
“The Daily Show” on Perry and Paul
Jon Stewart commends Perry's enthusiasm in the face of failure and compares Ron Paul's supporters to Jimmy Buffett fans. …
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Does Rick Perry Have a Chance?
Or is he helping national frontrunner Mitt Romney by dividing the conservative base? …
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Rick Perry Assessed in Tweets
The Twitterverse reacts to Rick Perry's fifth-place Iowa caucus finish and his first-ever concession speech.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
A Tale of Two Presidential Candidates from Texas
Rick Perry's fifth-place finish leaves the governor reeling, while Ron Paul's campaign stays on track with his third-place showing.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Even Ron Paul Isn’t Really Anticipating the Ron Paul Presidency
Asked by Nightline co-host Terry Moran, “Do you see yourself in the Oval Office?” the Republican presidential candidate replied, “Not really.” …
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Rick Perry, Was This Your Year?
On August 25, pundits declared Rick Perry's to be the "inevitable" GOP candidate. Now he's polling fifth. Part two of the timeline chronicling how it got from there to here.
January 21, 2013
Rick Perry, This Was Your Year
Part one of a timeline chronicling Governor Rick Perry's path to the White House: from promoting his book to his presidential campaign announcement.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ron Paul’s Evolving Stance on His Newsletters
The history of Ron Paul's position on his offensive newsletters is beginning to emerge as the media latches on to the scandal.
January 21, 2013
VIDEO: Proof That Perry’s Back Has Healed?
Anita Perry’s “American Story” ad for her husband’s presidential campaign includes a cameo by the governor that has been described as “catlike.” …
News & Politics
January 21, 2013
Rick Perry’s Favorite Band Is Who?
In an interview with Politico, the governor eschews both country music and Texas performers like Willie, ZZ Top, and Ted Nugent, and admits that his favorite band is . . . The Who?…
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
The (Premature?) Perry Postmortem
Politico published a behind-the-scenes, anonymously-sourced campaign obituary for Rick Perry. But isn’t a bit too soon?…
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ron Paul’s Old Newsletters Come Into Focus
An old scandal about Ron Paul's newsletters, which contain "racist, anti-gay and anti-Israel passages," has again reared its head as Paul surges in Iowa.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Today in Perry: Another Gaffe, New Endorsements, and Presidential Pedigree
Despite his latest "oops" moment, Perry is picking up endorsements and rising in the polls.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Today in Perry: Retirement, Primary Dates, and Signature Coffee
The road goes on forever and the campaign never ends . . . even if you're technically "retired." …
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Perry Says He’s “the Tim Tebow of the Iowa Caucuses”
In Thursday’s GOP debate in Sioux City, Rick Perry scored one of the night’s most memorable lines when he compared himself to the often-underestimated Broncos quarterback. …
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Today in Perry: Get on the Bus
The governor kicked off his fourteen-day, 44-city “Faith, Jobs and Freedom” bus tour in Iowa on Wednesday, leaving (at least) one Yankee pundit unimpressed. …
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Andrew Sullivan Endorses Ron Paul
The pioneering Daily Beast blogger supports Paul for the Republican nomination.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Today in Perry: Despite Getting Heckled, He’s “Back in the Game”
Rick Perry continues to focus his attention on Iowa, where he will launch a 42-city tour of the state. …
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
VIDEO: Perry “Wins” $10,000 Debate Bet With New Ad
If you’d have bet someone that Rick Perry would have a good debate in Iowa on Saturday, you’d be richer now.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Rick Perry Takes His Lumps (of Coal) Over Pro-Christmas Ad
The governor is drawing fire for also using politically correct holiday language. …
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Rick Perry Latest Ad Attacks Gays in the Military
The governor’s latest campaign ad, “Strong,” gets denounced across the Internet for stirring up the culture wars.
January 21, 2013
VIDEO: Rick Perry Takes Over Iowa’s Airwaves
The governor’s campaign just bought $1 million worth of advertising in the Hawkeye State. What commercials might Iowans expect to see?…
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Today in Perry: Campaign Phone Calls, College Football Fans, and Internal Optimism
Yep, he’s still running for President. Here’s the latest news from the campaign trail.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ron Paul Seems Viable, But Is He Electable?
Ron Paul may be enjoying a campaign surge, but he’s going to have a hard time winning over the Republican base. …
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ron Paul Dismisses the Donald
Ron Paul’s talons were out over the weekend, slamming the decision to let billionaire mogul Donald Trump moderate the Newsmax debate in Iowa.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
With Herman Cain Out, Does Rick Perry Have a Chance?
Rick Perry tries to pick up the pizza mogul’s supporters and enlists some powerful friends to help him campaign in Iowa. But is it enough?…
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Today in Perry: Trans-Texas Memories, Anita on Obama, Taking Aim at Gingrich
The latest stories from the campaign trail, including the Los Anegeles Times on the Trans-Texas Corridor and the Dallas Morning News’s Wayne Slater on the governor’s move toward the right.
January 21, 2013
Was Perry Right When He Said Gay Adoption Isn’t Allowed in Texas?
Governor Rick Perry’s comments about gay adoption Saturday also offered a glimpse at the way Twitter has become a fact-checking forum, and for some reporters, a place to start their first drafts. …
Politics & Policy
January 3, 2012
Newt Leaves Texas Tech Climate Scientist Out in the Cold
The Texas Tech atmospheric climate scientist who wrote a chapter on climate change for Newt Gingrich's forthcoming book was shocked to learn the GOP hopeful had scrapped her contribution.
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 13, 2011
VIDEO: Perry Is Not Politically Correct
In his latest ad, Perry tries to convince voters that he won’t engage in the “politically correct” ballet danced in D.C.
Politics & Policy
December 8, 2011
Is Perry’s “Anti-Gay Ad” Having Its Intended Impact?
People are definitely talking about the controversial “Strong” ad, which has Perry’s own team divided, but will its message get him votes in Iowa?…
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 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…
Buddy Holly
February 1, 2009
The Night the Music Died
Fifty years ago, a plane carrying Buddy Holly crashed in a remote Iowa cornfield. This month, hundreds of fans will gather at the ballroom where he played his final show to sing, dance, and mourn the greatest rock star ever to come out of Texas.