The decision by the Texas-based Susan G. Komen Foundation to cut off all funding/grants to Planned Parenthood lit up my Facebook and Twitter feeds like no story has recently. Tweet Share
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Is Gov. Chris Christie’s Presidential Buzz Only About Fundraising? AUDIO
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
Inside Gov. Perry’s Hill Country Meeting with Evangelicals AUDIO
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 […]
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
Perry Prayer Rally “Establishes Him as the Frontrunner for the Republican Nomination” AUDIO
Even though it was billed as a non-political event, Governor Perry’s day of prayer and fasting at Reliant Stadium in Houston is being seen in Austin as a political success. Tweet Share
Explaining (To America) Governor Perry’s Stance on Gay Marriage
It seems Gov. Perry confused some social conservatives and the national media when he recently said that that it as “OK” with him that New York has legalized gay marriage. Tweet Share
First Baptist Dallas Pastor: Christians Shouldn’t Try to Make Every Issue a Moral Absolute
Now that prayer events are being held to address the debt crisis (that’s in addition to Gov. Perry’s much-touted and controversial prayer event in Houston next month), I thought it would be interesting to talk with a prominent religious leader in North Texas about people turning to their faith in crisis situations. Tweet Share
Braddock TV: Tea Party GOP Sent to DC to Stir Pot, Not Knock it Over
On CBS 11 this afternoon, I talked with Keith Garvin about the latest on the debt fight in Washington, Governor Perry’s feeling of being “called” to run for president, and more. Take a look: Tweet Share
Is Gov. Perry’s Prayer Event Really a Campaign Kickoff?
Governor Perry’s once again pouring fuel on the fire when it comes to speculation about his possible run for president. He’s launched a slick website to promote a day of prayer he plans to host in Houston in August. Tweet Share
Senator: Restricting Abortion “Has to be Personal.” AUDIO
Some of the toughest restrictions on abortions are contained in a so-called “sonogram bill” that’s now on the desk of Governor Perry for his signature. Tweet Share
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Scott Braddock is a journalist and political analyst based in Austin.
