Some say Gov. Perry did exactly what he needed to do to steady his campaign during last night’s debate in Las Vegas: He came out swingin’. If you missed the debate, here’s a re-cap in 100 seconds. After the throwdown in Vegas, I spoke with one of the co-authors of the forthcoming book about Gov. […]
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Has Gov. Perry Found his Swing? (Audio)
by Scott on October 19, 2011 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
Drought Puts Water Needs into Sharp Focus (Audio)
by Scott on October 17, 2011 in Audio, Economy, Environment, Texas
As I’ve reported on the Texas State Networks, some experts say this is now the worst drought in Texas in 500 if not 1,000 years. Farmers are coming to grips with the reality of how that’s affecting their crops all over the state. Tweet Share
Is Gov. Chris Christie’s Presidential Buzz Only About Fundraising? AUDIO
by Scott on September 29, 2011 in Audio, Immigration, Politics, Religion, Rick Perry, Texas
Longtime political strategist Jason Stanford, who also has a book coming out soon about Rick Perry, points out that this is sort of like “sweeps week” for political fundraising and all the hype about New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is likely about that and only that. Tweet Share
Illegal Immigrant UT Graduate to Perry: Don’t Back Down on In-State Tuition AUDIO
by Scott on September 28, 2011 in Audio, Border Security, Immigration, Politics, Rick Perry, Tea Party, Texas
I just finished an interview with a young man who was brought to Texas illegally when he was four-years-old. Jose Torres-Don attended the University of Texas and received the in-state tuition break that has caused Gov. Perry so many headaches this past week on the presidential campaign trail. Tweet Share
Is President Obama’s Trip to Texas a Message to Gov. Perry? AUDIO
by Scott on September 19, 2011 in Audio, Dallas, Obama, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
There’s been a lot of buzz over the weekend that the upcoming presidential trip to Texas may be a bit of a message from the POTUS to his potential challenger next year: Gov. Perry. Tweet Share
Texas Tea Party Leader: GOP Race is Wide Open (AUDIO)
by Scott on September 12, 2011 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Tea Party, Texas
Heading into the first “Tea Party Debate” of the presidential race, I thought it would be a good idea to check in with Dallas Tea Party founder Phillip Dennis and see what he thinks of how Gov. Perry and the other candidates have performed so far. Tweet Share
Texas is the “Swinging Gate” for Drugs into America AUDIO
by Scott on September 11, 2011 in Audio, Border Security, Immigration, Texas
The Pentagon’s announcement that 1,000 National Guard troops will remain deployed along the US-Mexico border is underwhelming to security experts familiar with the inner workings of the Mexican drug cartels. Tweet Share
Inside Gov. Perry’s Hill Country Meeting with Evangelicals AUDIO
by Scott on September 2, 2011 in Audio, God, Politics, Religion, Rick Perry, Texas
My friend Jay Root at the Texas Tribune was able to get some incredible details about the recent gathering in the Texas Hill Country in which Gov. Perry talked with Christian Evangelicals for about 8 hours. As Jay reports, the governor was asked some pointed questions, including one that prompted him to say nothing in […]
Is Rick Perry Dumb? No. (AUDIO)
by Scott on August 29, 2011 in Audio, Obama, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
The major political news site Politico asks the question out loud: “Is Governor Perry dumb? ” Tweet Share
South Texas Oilfield Could “Dwarf” All Others in The State AUDIO
by Scott on August 27, 2011 in Audio, Economy, Environment, Politics, Texas
New numbers released by an investment bank find the Eagle Ford Shale, already thought to be be a huge oil find, could “dwarf” all other oil fields in Texas. Tweet Share
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