Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Andrew Sullivan Endorses Ron Paul
The pioneering Daily Beast blogger supports Paul for the Republican nomination.
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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 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.
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
VIDEO: Rick Perry’s App-y Campaign
No matter when or how Rick Perry’s Presidential campaign ends, we always have the mobile phone apps.
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: 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
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 21, 2013
Perry Pens Op-Ed Calling For Eric Holder’s Resignation
In the Washington Times, Governor Perry joins Michelle Bachmann and other Republicans in blasting the U.S. Attorney General over the “Fast and Furious” gun tracking program.
News & Politics
January 21, 2013
Hard Times for Perry Means Hard Times for Perry Pundits
With Governor Rick Perry's campaign sputtering, the Texas media's political reporters will soon have to resume normal programming.
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
Today in Perry: Smear Tactics, Debate Hate, and Media Puts Him on Watch
Cain staffer points finger at Perry campaign for harassment leaks, the Governor still “hates” debating, and the Washington Post says that this month is “make or break”
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?
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.