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  cyabg  commented: With unemployment numbers coming down, the Republicans will divide and confuse voters arguing about social issues. Their message on the economy has lost momentum for now.…

   

  Social issues overtake US politics
  All of a sudden, abortion, contraception and gay marriage are at the center of American political discourse, with the struggling — though improving — economy pushed…
  Feb 11, 2012 8:59 AM
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  cyabg  commented: What did voters expect when they gave the Rublicans a super majority: new redistricting maps that discriminated against Hispancis, new voter ID law, anti abortion sonogram,…

   

  Judges skeptical in redistrict case
  Three federal judges weighing the legality of Texas' new political maps reacted with skepticism Tuesday when the state's lawyer said the intent of the new boundaries…
  Feb 5, 2012 8:29 AM
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  Worleybird  commented: Speaking of our GUV why is he hiding out since he failed so miserably in his run at the POTUS. He should hide out in that big house WE the taxpayers are footing the bill…

   

  Perry's ratings down after failed run
  A new poll shows Texas Gov. Rick Perry's approval rating in his home state at a 10-year low and more than half of Texans don't want him to run for another term as governor.
  Jan 31, 2012 8:13 PM
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  amjbb82  commented: Don't I already show my ID when I sign up for my voter registration card? Then why do I need a voter ID at the polls.

   

  Abbott asks court to clear voter ID law
  Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is asking a federal court to clear the way for the state's Voter ID law after the Department of Justice failed to clear it.
  Jan 26, 2012 1:31 PM
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  amjbb82  liked the news story "Perry's ratings down after failed run"

   

  Perry's ratings down after failed run
  A new poll shows Texas Gov. Rick Perry's approval rating in his home state at a 10-year low and more than half of Texans don't want him to run for another term as governor.
  Jan 26, 2012 1:28 PM
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  MommaHanna  commented: If the way the law is written today allow Perry to draw from his pension and continue to work as governor, I am sure that privilege is available to this democrat. She…

   

  Democrat urges Perry to pay back state
  Texas House Democratic Leader Jessica Farrar on Monday called on Gov. Rick Perry to reimburse taxpayers for out-of-state security costs associated with his failed campaign…
  Jan 23, 2012 11:33 AM
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  MommaHanna  liked the news story "Democrat urges Perry to pay back state"

   

  Democrat urges Perry to pay back state
  Texas House Democratic Leader Jessica Farrar on Monday called on Gov. Rick Perry to reimburse taxpayers for out-of-state security costs associated with his failed campaign…
  Jan 23, 2012 11:31 AM
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  binky6567  commented: this is settled law no matter how hard you try to change it. The law is the law. Oh I forgot, some people are still fighting the civil war.

   

  Sonogram bill moving to Senate floor
  Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, cleared up language in his sonogram bill and received approval from a Senate committee Wednesday.
  Dec 24, 2011 12:51 PM
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  binky6567  disliked the news story "Sonogram bill moving to Senate floor"

   

  Sonogram bill moving to Senate floor
  Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, cleared up language in his sonogram bill and received approval from a Senate committee Wednesday.
  Dec 24, 2011 12:46 PM
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  farmertx  liked the news story "Perry decries, chases federal spending"

   

  Perry decries, chases federal spending
  Rick Perry, who bashes federal spending everywhere he goes on the presidential campaign trail, has spent 11 years as Texas' governor asking Washington for money.
  Nov 28, 2011 10:04 PM
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  farmertx  commented: The Rev loves Federal money, as long as he gets to decide where and how to spend it. When it is tied to a specific purpose (as Rep Doggett so wisely did with the Education…

   

  Perry decries, chases federal spending
  Rick Perry, who bashes federal spending everywhere he goes on the presidential campaign trail, has spent 11 years as Texas' governor asking Washington for money.
  Nov 28, 2011 10:03 PM
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  farmertx  commented: Redistricting, more accurately known as gerrymandering, has gotten way out of hand. In the TX 5th, where I live, the District stretches from East Dallas suburbs down…

   

  Texas asks high court to block new map
  The Supreme Court has been asked to stop a federal court from implementing a state redistricting map in Texas that could increase minority representation in the state…
  Nov 28, 2011 9:57 PM
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  farmertx  liked the news story "Texas asks high court to block new map"

   

  Texas asks high court to block new map
  The Supreme Court has been asked to stop a federal court from implementing a state redistricting map in Texas that could increase minority representation in the state…
  Nov 28, 2011 9:49 PM
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  IndyRon  commented: Perry is an open borders advocate. He has no concept of the Rule of Law nor what it takes to uphold it.

   

  Tea Party pressures Perry on immigrants
  Gov. Rick Perry's immigration stance is quickly becoming a punching bag in the presidential fight. Those jabs could really matter when it comes to an increasingly influential…
  Nov 16, 2011 6:39 AM
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  pgadeb  commented: I'm still mad at Rick Perry for not passing the anti-groping bill that would return our 4th Amendment rights at the Austin airport defending us from unreasonable searches. We…

   

  Second debate, better for Perry
  Guantanamo Bay, Arab Spring, and interrogation techniques of suspected terrorists were all topics that were touched upon at Saturday's debate.
  Nov 13, 2011 9:38 PM