New Hampshire
January 21, 2013
‘Politico’ Says Perry was on Painkillers During Campaign
According to a new e-book, "it became an open secret that he was using painkillers in sufficient dosages to keep him standing through the two-hour debates."
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ron Paul Takes the Silver Medal in New Hampshire
Texas's most viable Republican presidential candidate finishes behind Mitt Romney in the nation's second primary caucus.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Today in Rick Perry: The Romney Ringtone, Trailing Roemer, and a Smiling Foe
Yep. He's still running for president. Here's the latest news from the campaign trail.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Early Endorsement: “Express-News” Says Romney is “Clear GOP Choice”
The San Antonio paper weighs in now due to uncertainty over Texas primary date and spurns Congressman Ron Paul and Governor Rick Perry.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Fightin’ Words: Ron Paul v. Jon Huntsman
After Ron Paul sends a snarky tweet about Jon Huntsman's poor showing in Iowa, Huntsman takes a jab at Paul on Piers Morgan.
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
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
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
Today in Perry: Stumping Like a Populist But Polling Like a Boss
Yep, he’s still running for President. The latest news from the campaign trail.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Oops, There It Is! Video of Perry’s Gaffes
Rick Perry’s debate performance last night was the latest in a string of gaffes caught on tape. Perry’s campaign, we hardly knew thee: a video retrospective.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Rick Perry Cites Satirical “Occupy” Quote
The Governor referenced a satirical article about the "Occupy" movement, but it's unclear whether he knew the piece was a work of fiction.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
VIDEO: “The Daily Show” on Perry speech
Jon Stewart has a jolly time reenacting Rick Perry's "Cornerstone" New Hampshire speech.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Why People Are (Still) Talking about the Perry Video
New Hampshire speech goes viral, prompting mixed reactions ranging from speculation about drunkenness to "approachable and warm."
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.
November 29, 2011
Perry Manages Two Gaffes in Twelve Words
Speaking at a college in New Hampshire, the governor doesn’t seem to know the legal voting age. Or Election Day. Oops.
Politics & Policy
November 27, 2011
Today in Perry: Potential Post-Campaign Scenarios, Arpaio Endorsement, and Jay Leno
The governor may have taken a break from the campaign trail for Thanksgiving, but that didn’t stop the campaign press corps.
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
August 9, 2011
When does Perry announce?
Just about everybody thinks it is going to be Saturday, but I wouldn’t count on it. The Perry team has been playing the game very shrewdly, stretching out the time until he commits. I suspect that when he goes to South Carolina and New Hampshire on Saturday, he will continue