The coming week will be a huge one in the GOP nominating contest. The Super Tuesday showdown will be espcially critical for Newt Gingrich, who’s been written off by many pundits and has said himself that the primary in his home state of Georgia is crucial. Tweet Share
Sunday Morning Conversations: Rob Johnson
by Scott on March 4, 2012 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Tea Party
Is it Halftime for Romney in His Home State? AUDIO
by Scott on February 22, 2012 in Audio, Politics
Longtime political strategist in Texas, Jason Stanford, thinks there’s still time for Mitt Romney to turn things around in Michigan, but he’s got some serious challenges posed by the recent “Santorum Surge.” Tweet Share
Tom Leppert: The News 92 FM Interview
by Scott on February 18, 2012 in Audio, Dallas, Politics, Texas
As part of the best election coverage on Houston radio, our conversations with US Senate candidates continue with former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert. Tweet Share
Perry Fired up at CPAC, is he Running Again in 2016? AUDIO
by Scott on February 10, 2012 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
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
What is Ron Paul’s End Game? AUDIO
by Scott on February 6, 2012 in Audio, Politics, Tea Party, Texas
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
Has Gov. Perry Found his Swing? (Audio)
by Scott on October 19, 2011 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
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. […]
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
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
When Does Governor Perry’s “Honeymoon” as Candidate End? AUDIO
by Scott on August 12, 2011 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
Now that we know Governor Perry is for sure running for president, a revelation that followed my report that the campaign plane is apparently ready, I wondered how long it will be before Perry’s Republican rivals will start to really attack him. Tweet Share
Senator: Restricting Abortion “Has to be Personal.” AUDIO
by Scott on May 6, 2011 in Audio, Health Care, Politics, Religion, Texas
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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