President Obama’s handling of the economy seems to be at the heart of why all the “top-tier” Republicans in the race for the White House, including Gov. Perry, would be essentially tied with him if the election were held today. That’s a long way to say Mr. Obama’s real opponent appears to be the way […]
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Would Rick Perry Crack Down on Illegal Immigration as President? AUDIO
One of the most pressing issues for conservative Republican primary voters is illegal immigration. It’s also an issue that could prove troublesome for Gov. Perry in his presidential bid. Tweet Share
How Much Credit Can Rick Perry Claim for Texas Economy? AUDIO
Now that Gov. Perry has announced for the White House, the debate has quickly shifted to how much credit he can really claim for the Texas economy. In short: He takes lots. Others, the loudest being Democrats, say “not so fast.” Tweet Share
Ring the Bell: Perry is In
If President Obama wore boots, like Rick Perry does, now would be the time to shake in them. That’s because Republican primary voters now have a candidate in Perry that not only can they be excited about but who actually has a shot at beating Mr. Obama for the White House. Tweet Share
Red State Founder Argues Perry Candidacy “Will Resonate”
One of the founders of the event in South Carolina where Governor Perry is set to announce his presidential candidacy says a Perry bid for the White House will “resonate.” Tweet Share
National Media Descends on Austin, Diggin’ for Dirt on Perry AUDIO
It’s been really interesting to see the national media reporters all over Austin trying to find juicy nuggets to report about Governor Perry. Tweet Share
Perry Set to “Make Intentions Clear” AUDIO
Governor Perry is now said to be very close to “making his intentions clear” about his possible bid for the White House. Tweet Share
Lobbying the “Super Committee” (Audio & Video)
If you missed it, I reported to Keith Garvin on CBS 11 News that people I’m talking to are really nervous about this so-called “Super Committee” created by the debt deal struck this week by President Obama and leaders in Congress. Tweet Share
A Texan Rounding Up Votes for Speaker Boehner’s Debt Plan
House Republican Deputy Whip Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, took the time to chat with me this morning about the challenge of putting together enough votes to pass Speaker Boehner’s debt bill. Tweet Share
Debt Debate: Butts Did Not Get in Line AUDIO
The debt debate takes a new turn now with a terrible setback for Republican Speaker John Boehner, who was unable to get enough members of his own party to go along with his plan for cutting spending, raising the debt ceiling, and ending the standoff in Washington. Tweet Share
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Scott Braddock is a journalist and political analyst based in Austin.
