Recently, Gov. Rick Perry acknowledged what many Texans have known for two years at least — that he’s running for president. To buy into the notion that he finally gave in to the urging of his legions of supporters (especially his wife), or heeded a call from a higher power, requires a suspension of reality
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Patricia Kilday Hart Is Aaron Peña’s defection to the Republican party a sign of a larger trend—or simply another odd move by the quixotic lawmaker? May 2011 Change we can believe in? Peña at his announcement with the Republican leadership. Photograph by Bob Daemmrich Karen says: Wasn’t allowed to express myself = Lie. (May 3rd, 2011
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We started the week on Tuesday ? attending the temporary rules committee meetings. Following the party rules and Texas election law is important and we were there to carefully observe the discussions and proceedings, testify and present amendments that would bring the party into compliance with the Texas Election Code (the subject of the lawsuit
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