A good story from Aman Batheja in the Star-Telegram today points out that most GOP office-holders in Texas are reluctant to say which of the candidates for president they prefer. Tweet Share
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Perry Fired up at CPAC, is he Running Again in 2016? AUDIO
Governor Perry fired up conservative activists gathered at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference this week. Following this interview on Fox News, a lot of folks are talking about whether Perry will make another run for the White House in 2016. Tweet Share
Details of School Prayer Settlment Sound Difficult to Enforce
A school district in South Texas that was sued for what critics called pervasive religion on campuses has reached a settlement with the agnostic family. The details on this are just fascinating and I would love to have been a fly on the wall for the mediation between the family and the school district. Tweet […]
Ted Cruz: The News 92 FM Interview
My conversations with the GOP candidates for US Senate from Texas continued today with an, at times, testy exchange with former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz. Tweet Share
Kansas Bucks the Trend; Tries to Authorize Illegal Immigrants
A fascinating story out of Kansas, where they’ve passed a law that would create a state-sponsored program to help businesses recruit workers who are illegally in the United States. Tweet Share
President Obama Flip-Flops on Super PAC Cash AUDIO
President Obama has upset some of his supporters by softening his position on how money will be spent on his behalf during his re-election bid this fall. He’s thrown his support to a so-called Super PAC, which can raise and spend an unlimited amount of money as long as they don’t coordinate with his campaign. Tweet […]
Is President Obama’s Mortgage Plan DOA? AUDIO
I had a spirited exchange today with Wall Stree Journal Editorial Board Member Mary Kissel about the administration’s plan to help homeowners in trouble with their mortgates. Tweet Share
What is Ron Paul’s End Game? AUDIO
There has been a lot of speculation what Texas Congressman Ron Paul’s real goal is with what may very well be his last political campaign. Tweet Share
Komen Reverses Course AUDIO
After three days of intense controversy, the Susan G. Komen foundation has reversed course and will continue to send grant money to Planned Parenthood in Texas and around the nation. Tweet Share
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Scott Braddock is a journalist and political analyst based in Austin.
