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Speakers pull out of prominent activist group’s pro-Christian nationalist conference
Read full article: Speakers pull out of prominent activist group’s pro-Christian nationalist conferenceThe venue also canceled, but Fort Worth city officials demanded it still host the event. True Texas Project blamed public backlash on “woke attacks.”
Texas GOP gubernatorial candidate says he won’t fire staffer tied to white nationalist movement
Read full article: Texas GOP gubernatorial candidate says he won’t fire staffer tied to white nationalist movementDon Huffines said he wouldn’t take any action against the campaign staffer, who once said “we’re nearing the demographic cliff."
Beto O’Rourke announces $7.2 million in fundraising in first 46 days of campaign; Greg Abbott touts $18.9 million over last six months
Read full article: Beto O’Rourke announces $7.2 million in fundraising in first 46 days of campaign; Greg Abbott touts $18.9 million over last six monthsThe latest fundraising figures in the governor’s race confirm what’s long been seen as the state of play: O’Rourke is a strong fundraiser, but Abbott, with over $65 million saved up, is on another level.
A Rick Perry — no, not that Rick Perry — files to run for Texas governor
Read full article: A Rick Perry — no, not that Rick Perry — files to run for Texas governorA Springtown man with the same name as the former governor filed Monday to run for the state's top post against Gov. Greg Abbott, raising the prospect of dirty political tricks.
Analysis: Different year, different race, different Beto
Read full article: Analysis: Different year, different race, different BetoSneaking up on a bruised Ted Cruz and almost winning the 2018 U.S. Senate race made Beto O’Rourke a big political name. But after that loss and a poor showing in the 2020 Democratic primary for president, the El Pasoan’s challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott is a different kind of contest.
“Extremely influential” or “delusional ideas of grandeur”? GOP primary foe Don Huffines sees impact as Gov. Greg Abbott pushes rightward
Read full article: “Extremely influential” or “delusional ideas of grandeur”? GOP primary foe Don Huffines sees impact as Gov. Greg Abbott pushes rightwardHuffines has been the most vocal fellow Republican taking on Abbott, pressuring him over his COVID-19 response, the border and other hot-button issues.
Analysis: There’s plenty still to play out ahead of 2022, but Greg Abbott is starting to run up the score
Read full article: Analysis: There’s plenty still to play out ahead of 2022, but Greg Abbott is starting to run up the scoreWith a big endorsement and a record-setting fundraising period behind him, Texas' governor is in a political sweet spot.
In a period of conflicts and crises, Gov. Greg Abbott goes all in on the border
Read full article: In a period of conflicts and crises, Gov. Greg Abbott goes all in on the borderThe governor's announcement Thursday that Texas would build its own border wall was Abbott's boldest move yet in an intensifying focus on the region.