Author: Must Read Texas

Matt Mackowiak (@MattMackowiak) & Jason Stanford http://www.MustReadTexas.com @MustReadTexas

Must Read Texas – October 9, 2013

Hamby: Cruz is Dem Enemy #1;
Politico: Cornyn Avoids Tea Party Challenge;
Cornyn Raises $1.8M in Q3;
Battleground Texas Beefs up in FW for Wendy;
Burka Pours Cold Water on Wendy’s Chances
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Good afternoon from Washington, DC.
Sorry we are late today —  we have been running around like a chicken we our head cut off, as my mother would say.

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CRUZ IS DEM ENEMY #1 Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 9, 2013”

Must Read Texas – October 8, 2013

Julian Castro Endorses Wendy Davis; Wendy Urges Van de Putte;
TTARA Says O&G Revenue will Replenish Rainy Day Fund;
Councilwoman Elisa Chan Resigns to Run for State Senate
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Good morning from Austin.

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JULIAN CASTRO ENDORSES WENDY DAVIS

SAEN’s John Gonzales reports:

Four days into her 2014 Democratic quest for governor, state Sen. Wendy Davis of Fort Worth stumped in San Antonio on Monday, collecting the endorsement of Mayor Julian Castro and mingling with phone bank volunteers from Battleground Texas. Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 8, 2013”

Must Read Texas – October 7, 2013

This Week’s 5 Big Qs; AP: The Race to Define the Other as ‘Extreme’
Davis Releases First Ad; Cornyn Releases New Ad;
Patrick’s First Ad Takes on Immigration;
Dem Collier Announces for Comptroller;
Ben Hall Paid $680k in Back Taxes & Penalties Last Year
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Good morning/afternoon from Austin.
We hope you had a nice weekend.

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THIS WEEK’S FIVE BIG QUESTIONS Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 7, 2013”

Must Read Texas – October 6, 2013

Cruz, Cornyn Appear on Sunday Shows;
Perry Headlines California GOP Fall Convention;
TT’s Jay Root Reports from Wendy Davis’ First Campaign Stop;
Davis Appears on WFAA’ “Inside Texas Politics”
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Good morning from Austin.
Of note in the just released AP poll: A&M #9, OU #12, Baylor #15, Texas Tech #20, Oklahoma State #22. Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 6, 2013”

Must Read Texas – October 5, 2013

Davis Raises $500k Online in 24 Hrs; Cornyn Delivers Weekly GOP Address;
Cruz, Cornyn and Hensarling on Sunday Shows;
Patterson Wants Opponents’ Immigration Views Revealed;
Perry Keynoting CA GOP Fall Dinner in Anaheim Tonight;
RPT to Hold 2nd Campaign Manager School Oct. 28-30 in Austin
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Good morning from Austin.

Must Read Texas – October 4, 2013

Davis Announces; Email Snag?; Appeals Court Won’t Halt Texas Voter Law;
VP Biden Calls Park Ranger who was Confronted by U.S. Rep. Neugebauer
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Good afternoon from Austin.
The University of Texas football team remains undefeated in Big XII play — barely.

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DAVIS ANNOUNCES FOR GOVERNOR Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 4, 2013”

Must Read Texas – October 3, 2013

Davis Announcement Event at 3pm Today in Haltom City;
CNN’s Peter Hamby with 8 Hopeful Signs for Davis;
Senate Finance Chair Williams to Resign, Scramble Begins
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Good morning from Austin.
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WENDY SET TO ANNOUNCE AT 3PM Continue reading “Must Read Texas – October 3, 2013”

Must Read Texas – September 30, 2013

This Week’s 5 Big Questions; Wendy Announcement Thursday;
How Does Shutdown Impact Ted Cruz?; Biden DMN Op Ed
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Good morning from the Pacific Northwest.
The Texas Rangers had to win 7 straight games to earn a spot in tonight’s one-game playoff tiebreaker.

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THIS WEEK’S FIVE BIG QUESTIONS

1) What is the percentage chance that State Sen. Wendy Davis (D-Fort Worth) announces for anything other than Governor on Thursday?
2) Are the two Republican candidates for Governor able to step on Davis’ announcement?
3) Do we see any other Democratic statewide candidates announce this week?
4) Is the Republican field for Attorney General set?
5) How likely is it that Debra Median will run for Governor as an independent? Continue reading “Must Read Texas – September 30, 2013”