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  TEXAS CAMPAIGN 2006  
Race for Governor
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   Strayhorn headlines
   Kinky headlines
   Bell headlines
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 TEXAS GOVERNOR ARCHIVES
 General  (watch the debate online here)
 
bullet Gubernatorial candidates scramble for votes in final hours
bullet The donors behind the major candidates
bullet Bellwether South Texas county knows Perry — but not his foes
bullet Candidates worship, run, eat in effort to sway voters
bullet Poll for The Dallas Morning News shows governor far ahead of rivals
bullet Governor candidates fan out across Texas on final Sunday
bullet Bell, Friedman Campaign; Perry, Strayhorn Spar
bullet Big gains in Texas unlikely for Dems, experts say
bullet Scientists say negative campaign ads work
bullet Early Voting rate same as 2002 gubernatorial election
bullet Zogby poll numbers for Halloween
bullet Perry, Strayhorn pour funds into late TV ads
bullet Candidates hit campaign homestretch
bullet Newspapers scatter gubernatorial endorsements
bullet Houston Chronicle-11 News Poll: Voters are likely to re-elect Perry
bullet Governor hopefuls disagree on surplus
bullet Candidates zero in on voters
bullet Liberal Yankee John Kerry criticizes Texas in support of Bell
bullet Many on border blasé on governor's race
bullet Contrast: Kinky vs. Perry (photo)
bullet Wealthy trio give bulk of party donations - I'll take a healer & home builder over a trial lawyer any day!
bullet Governor's battle overshadows other 14 races
bullet Heavy Hitters May Bat for Perry, Bell - Bush to attend GOP rally in Dallas; Clinton might visit Texas, too
bullet Candidates for governor have different approaches to business
bullet Candidates differ on border issues
bullet Lubbock AJ endorses Perry while recently departed editor works for Strayhorn
bullet El Paso undecided on governor's race
bullet Texas Association of Realtors Announces its Candidates (Voter Guide pdf)
bullet Campaign wear from the race for governor
bullet Longview News-Journal mugwamps on Perry & Strayhorn
bullet Houston builder tops GOP donor list
bullet Candidates go 'negative' to rally bases
bullet Austin American Statesman endorses Republicans for statewide offices (gov. endorsement not yet announced)
bullet Political blogs making presence felt in Texas races
bullet Column: Ricky Pfeil : GOP, Democrats handle their 'creeps' differently
bullet 4 in governor's race back 25-year minimums for assaults on children
bullet Funny review of the Guv Debate from the Azle News
bullet John Kelso's funny review of the Guv debate
bullet 'Foley fallout' forecast in Texas, too, some experts from both parties say races will be affected, but they disagree on how
bullet In governor's race, tough talk about border security
bullet Who's winning the money race?
bullet Governor's contest bores South Texans - not enough cheating to get them excited?
bullet Candidates relying more and more on Web sites for campaign
bullet Jaime Castillo: Debate for governor shows 'outsiders' don't have much inside
bullet Texas Dems seek to force House Speaker shake-up in Austin
bullet Fine debate summary from Pratt on Texas friend Cole Shooter
bullet Friday Night Rumble: Perry, Bell help themselves the most (DMN editorial)
bullet Analysis: Challengers miss big chance to define themselves
bullet DMN: Perry, Bell strong in debate
bullet Libertarian Werner says debate clinched a win for Perry and ruined Strayhorn & Friedman’s chances
bullet Houston Chronicle: Bad debate, but good TV
bullet Details of Dallas Morning News poll (pdf document)
bullet Ken Rodriguez: Gubernatorial candidates can spin the polls, but not the truth
bullet Unsure voters might hold key to race
bullet Most oppose Perry, but he has big lead - new DMN polling data
bullet Cary Clack: Candidates will talk, but who will listen?
bullet Editorial: Dems lack political leadership
bullet Perry stands by TAKS; foes would play it down
bullet Houston Chronicle cries that governors race ignores high electric bills and home insurance costs - it would be an issue if voters cared much
bullet Watchdog group says candidates' funds total about $42 million - so what?
bullet Editorial: Voters deserved more debates from governor - Pratt disagrees
bullet Firm Pinpoints Who's Most Likely to Vote for Friedman, Strayhorn
bullet Voter rolls spike, Texas State students signing up by the thousands
bullet All Gov. candidates say state action long overdue on TTUHSC El Paso funding
bullet Office holders draw big donations
bullet A Message from Speaker Craddick
bullet DMN: The Candidates on Roads
bullet Polls in the race for governor (09/25/06): graphic
bullet House races give voters a run for their ballots
bullet Campaign ads miss some audiences, candidates neglect Spanish-language channel Univsion
bullet Governor hopefuls debate education
bullet DMN Editorial: The Candidates on TAKS: Schools need exam - & help from Austin
bullet Report on donors in the Gov. race so far, notable donations
bullet TTU Daily Toreador's Martinez: Democrats lack platform
bullet Perot sits out on governor's race
bullet No. 2 in Texas governor's race is still up in air
bullet Contrasting views emerge on the mix of faith, politics
bullet Gubernatorial candidates received unexpected display of affection
bullet Dallas Morning News Texas Supreme Court Recommendations
bullet Dallas Morning News endorsements for statewide office except Gov.
bullet Dallas Morning News election endorsements for state legislature
bullet Labor Day puts candidates to work
bullet Candidates make the rounds across Texas
bullet Democrats believe victory possible in GOP-dominated Texas
bullet Texas' gubernatorial fight to heat up as ads hit airwaves this fall - notice thatall of the photos are 'hit piece' photos, that's the AP's version of fairness, very telling!
bullet Polls say Gov. Perry losing ground in race
bullet Kinky's charisma, 'Grandma's' eloquence weighed
bullet Governor's election 'wide open;' 'dark horse' Kinky riding high
bullet Jaime Castillo: Our governor's race stopped being just 'weird' a long time ago
bullet Governor's debate set for Oct. 6


Governor Perry
(website)

bullet Bush, Perry headline Dallas event w/13,000 supporters
bullet Perry believes non-Christians doomed
bullet Griffin Perry focuses dad's campaign on college voters
bullet Gov. Perry campaign stop in Sherman video
bullet Amid election mania, Perry takes a low-key approach
bullet Poll for The Dallas Morning News shows governor far ahead of rivals
bullet Gov. Perry tours border as virtual watch debuts
bullet Border Sheriffs: Perry the Best Choice for a Secure Border
bullet Perry says fostering morals a job of leaders
bullet New Perry Adv: "Today we salute you, Mrs. Corrupt Comptroller Politician Woman" download here
bullet DMN: One week left: Perry coasting, only a blunder can stop him, experts say, as opponents fail to ignite voters
bullet Perry points to border security, school finance, taxes during stop in Lubbock
bullet Clay Robison: Though heading for victory, Perry can't let his guard down
bullet "Public Citizen" group says Perry-TXU allegation a mistake
bullet D.C. fundraiser to honor Perry
bullet Perry Backsteps: Reducing business tax makes no sense
bullet Perrry tour stops in New Bruanfels
bullet Perry makes political pit stop in Seguin
bullet Perry bus tour to pull into Angleton
bullet What's in Grandma's Attic?
bullet Perry eyes surplus to ax new tax
bullet Perry works to keep GOP base hungry
bullet Perry touts record, attacks Bell on Central Texas tour video
bullet Ad Watch: Perry's new commercial
bullet Governor scolds feds on lack of border security
bullet Dems continue to mislead on CHIP, attack Perry
bullet Lufkin: Perry criticizes Bell, liberals at campaign stop
bullet Gov. Perry rolls into Marshall
bullet Perry makes a Huntsville stop
bullet Statement Rick Perry Campaign Director Luis Saenz on the Chris Bell Campaign Racial Attack
bullet Trio are key in helping Perry run
bullet Farm boy realizes a tall dream, but some back home say Perry has forgotten the regular folks - Just like with redistricting, rural Texans seem to fail to understand that this is not an urban/suburban state. Rural populations are down tremendously.
bullet Austin American-Statesman endorses Perry
bullet Bryan Eagle endorses Perry
bullet Paris News editor bucks his paper & endorses Perry, tells why
bullet San Antonio Express-News: Perry is the best bet to keep Texas moving
bullet Lubbock AJ endorses Perry while recently departed editor works for Strayhorn
bullet Perry, Bell camps battle over ethnicity, TV advertising
bullet Dallas Morning News endorses Perry
bullet Former San Antonio Mayor Garza supporting Perry in radio ads
bullet Perry camp faces serious challenge
bullet Amarillo Globe-News Editorial: Perry is best of rowdy crowd
bullet Lubbock: Perry's priorities for area include Tech, highway funds
bullet Perry picks up endorsement of Democrat Mayor of Pharr in the Valley
bullet Perry touts border security efforts as a success
bullet Perry bashes continuous wall idea while stumping in Valley
bullet Foes hit timing of Perry mailing
bullet Truth about Texas Education spending during Gov. Perry's service
bullet Beaumont Enterprise endorses Rick Perry
bullet Coal plant interests give Perry $132,000 - Good, let's build 'em. Why donations from legal businesses doing legitimate work that benefits us all is bad, I'll never know!
bullet Opponents criticize Perry on homeland security money
bullet Perry ad shows Democrat Bell's link to trial lawyers
bullet Governor on defensive over promise of $2,000 tax cut
bullet Perry Touts Record In Port Lavaca
bullet Perry calls for power market probe
bullet Perry Cash: $9.2 million
bullet Perry ad touts record on bringing in business
bullet Governor issues order to improve healthcare
bullet Parks and Politics: Bureaucracy Has the Advantage
bullet DMN: Candidates on Energy: Perry is right to stick with deregulation
bullet Perry, Bell are confident in Hispanics' support
bullet Rivals attack Perry on education
bullet DMN: Perry, Bell strong in debate
bullet Perry camp yawns at 2-star rating
bullet Editorial supports Perry's budget proposals: State spending should be more straightforward
bullet Perry stands by TAKS; foes would play it down
bullet Perry joins dedication of wind energy expansion project in Taylor & Nolan counties
bullet Trans-Texas Corridor protestors send bags of soil to Perry - don't think this is simply political? TTC doesn't even go through the county where this protest originates.
bullet Perry defends call for single, Friday night debate
bullet Perry Budget Reform Initiative (pdf), press release summary
bullet Perry plan calls for truth in spending
bullet Perry seeks changes in handling of state funds
bullet Perry proposes budget reforms, less government spending
bullet Perry must avoid divisions within party over immigration
bullet Young: Perry proving to be a political powerhouse
bullet A Border Security Message from Governor Perry
bullet Perry has edge over challengers in three polls - graphic
bullet Clay Robison: Perry's stance on immigration defies those of biggest donors - so much for him being a sellout to the big-money fat-cats!
bullet Perry makes inroads on promises of 2002, scorecard (Austin American Statesman)
bullet Perry says Friedman’s comments 'racist'
bullet Opponents blast Perry ad touting education boosts
bullet Perry calls Bell biggest threat to his job
bullet Jaime Castillo: Candidate Perry is relaxed — and does a great camel impression
bullet Perry Delivers Bonuses to Veribest Educators
bullet Perry Ad: Keeping Texas Safe
bullet Governor's opponents have their work cut out for them
bullet Polls find Perry loss isn't out of the question, methodology questioned
bullet Clay Robison: 'Appraisal creep' is a concern for Perry in his re-election bid
bullet Opponents knock Perry’s border security plan - notice Bell & Strayhorn knock the time but have no plans of their own even though they've been candidates for almost 2 years
bullet Perry calls for revised tax limit
bullet Many predict win for Perry
bullet Perry's foes good for him
bullet Perry promises funds to return Trinity River to its 'pristine past'
bullet Governor leads officials in pep rally for Trans-Texas Corridor
bullet UPDATE: Perry's office brought up sale of park (again, it is amazing that any of this is being presented as a negative, the whole deal would have helped the park service), Documents show Perry pushed for park land sale despite critics charges of a lack of concern for park funding - sale would have provided system with needed funds
bullet Perry response to Strayhorn's ideas on education (pdf)
bullet Governor to the rescue on running trail
bullet Perry says border security tops governors' agenda
bullet Crime drop touted, Governor says border security drive works
bullet Strayhorn’s Transportation Plan Reads Like Bad Science Fiction
bullet Perry's road revolution could take electoral toll
bullet Perry spells out property tax aid, But cities, counties likely to fight his relief for rising appraisals
bullet Perry announces task force on property appraisals
bullet Fort Worth: Perry's backing of outer loop praised
bullet Comptroller Applauds Strong Economy and Consistent Economic Growth during Gov. Perry’s Tenure
bullet Perry criticizes contract awarded to Strayhorn's brother's firm
bullet Governor visits elementary school in San Antonio
bullet Perry tells energy commission to bring back discount or stop fee
bullet Senator Hinojosa’s attendance at Perry’s endorsement questioned
bullet Editorial: Label for donors bites Perry but healthy
bullet Economic climate has never been brighter in Texas says Perry
bullet Editorial: Perry should enter debate
bullet 12 Valley mayors backing Perry for governor, 9 more than last election
bullet Perry backs funding for parks, sporting goods tax should work as intended
bullet Perry supportive of public funds for faith-based service groups
bullet Perry approval takes big drop in stations' poll
bullet Perry leads in campaign fundraising July 18, 2006
bullet Perry sitting pretty, but there's room for what-if...
bullet Incumbency boosts Perry in finances, publicity - this story is like writing a story to say that the Governor is the Governor
bullet Classroom Teachers Assoc. give Governor Perry a tepid reception
bullet Governor Perry's Immigration Plan
bullet Democrat Dunnam of Waco blasts Perry and the school funding plan - almost all of his party voted for the plan!
bullet Proud Of East Texas: Killough Monument
bullet Perry takes a swipe at Angry Grandma at GOP convention speech
bullet Perry's political clout facing convention test - Houston Chronicle
bullet Tax cut in Perry's ad contains a qualifier
bullet Analysts say votes for change likely will get Perry re-elected, Houston Chronicle
bullet DMN: Is Perry angling for a shot at V.P.?
bullet Perry Tax Plan cuts taxes for all income groups - Austin American-Statesman
bullet Competitors agree with Perry plan on broadening tax base but think we should RAISE taxes too!
bullet Heavily Democratic El Paso residents score Perry & Dewhurst just slightly below their popular Democrat Congressman
bullet Site Selection Magazine Awards Prestigious 2005 Governor’s Cup to Texas
bullet Democrats trailing far behind Perry in campaign cash
bullet Statement About Comptroller’s Erroneous Claims on Education Spending
bullet Perry has commanding lead in DMN poll
bullet Tx Farm Bureau endorses Perry, Austin newspaper is bewildered by it
bullet Gov. Perry: Legislature Must Focus on Reforming Property Tax system
bullet Perry launches "Operation Rio Grande" to improve border security
bullet Perry says Congressional Repubs spending like Dems
Perry's message resonated well with Donald Ely of Pennsylvania, a conference attendee.
"He's more conservative than George Bush. I'm not a Bush Republican. I'm a Reagan conservative," Ely said.
bullet Rudy Giuliani endorses Governor Perry
bullet Kinky-Grandma think Perry should debate them - even though neither one of them is officially on the ballot as a candidate yet!