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5 Takeaways From The 1st Democratic Debate

Domenico Montanaro, NPR

Posted on June 27, 2019 · If you're a Democratic voter, did you come away with a clear feeling of who of that first batch of 10 candidates could be president — and is best positioned to take on President Trump?

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Here’s How Texans Are Reacting To Beto O’Rourke’s Presidential Run

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on March 14, 2019 · Some say the popularity he gained last year when he ran against Senator Ted Cruz strengthens his candidacy. Republicans are criticizing his stance on immigration.

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Embattled President Trump Delivers Postponed State Of The Union Address

HPM Digital Team

Posted on February 7, 2019 · Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus highlight the top issues.

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Political Roundup: State Of The Union Analysis, And Gov. Abbott’s Emergency Items

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 6, 2019 · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas

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Special counsel Robert Mueller departs after a closed-door meeting in June with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. There are two bipartisan proposals aimed at making sure he is not fired from that post.

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Senators Introduce 2 Bills To Try To Keep Trump From Firing Mueller

Doreen McAllister, NPR

Posted on August 4, 2017 · President Trump cannot directly fire special counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating Russia's involvement in the 2016 election. There are, however, some strategic moves that could remove Mueller.

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Greg Abbott still leads Beto O’Rourke three months ahead of Election Day, new poll finds

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 15, 2022 · The poll found that 46% of Texans were in favor of the incumbent Gov. Abbott -- a seven-point lead ahead of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke.

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Beto O’Rourke curses at laughing heckler during speech about Uvalde school shooting

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Posted on August 11, 2022 · The Texas gubernatorial candidate was speaking at a campaign rally in Mineral Wells when someone in the crowd laughed as he talked about the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School.

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A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 11, 2022 · Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media.

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Greg Abbott agrees to one debate with Beto O’Rourke, but O’Rourke wants more

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 10, 2022 · The governor said Tuesday he has agreed to debate O’Rourke, his Democratic opponent, on Sept. 30 in the Rio Grande Valley.

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