Presidential Candidates File in Texas

Clinton and Judd only Dems to file for president in Texas so far

"...on Dec. 14, there's not long to go for candidates to prove they're really in it to win it...."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas-Tied GOP Candidates Race for Debate Spot

GOP primary candidates prioritize Aug. 6 debate invite

"...Ready for Republican presidential hopefuls in your home? The first of nine televised..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

GOP Candidates All Lacking

"...Dear Editor, So, where are the good GOP presidential candidates to run against Obama? The GOP resembles..."

Jan. 9, 2012 Postmarks

GOP Ducks KLRU Forum

Face-to-face dialogue between opponents? Can't have that!

"...funny thing happened on the way to the KLRU-TV candidates' forum. The Republicans ran roughshod over the public television..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

County GOP Restricts Morrow's Power

Controversial chair to retain some administrative duties

"...Democrats and Republicans – Morrow's ascension sent the county GOP into a panic. Calling his democratically elected victory a..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Commissioners Court Candidates Get Early Start on Democratic Primary

In Western Travis, it's almost 2020

"...the 2020 party primaries are a year away, Democratic candidates are already lining up to challenge GOP incumbent Gerald..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: What the GOP Wants for You

The 2010 Republican Party platform is a real nightmare

"...political culture. Not too long ago, when the state GOP was still awkwardly split between the monied party elite,..."

July 23, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Candidates Line Up to File

Candidate filing deadline Dec. 14

"...With the clown-car antics of the GOP presidential nomination race headlines dominating electoral headlines, it's easy..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW, Tribune, CNN Present the Rest of the 2020 Presidential Pack

Six candidates in search of the voters, plus a Trump surrogate

"...hall, the folks in the back of the Democratic presidential pack allowed Austin and America to ask as one:..."

March 11, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

State GOP Fears Libertarian Upset

Republicans see the future, and it is the Libertarian Party of Texas!

"...concerned that Libertarians could win votes away from the GOP in November that party leaders are asking state Libertarian..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Third-Party Candidates Lining Up Again

It's still busy at the bottom of the ticket

"...Green Party of Texas have announced their list of candidates for the 2014 elections. However, if the accepted political..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

GOP Race in a Nutshell

"...Editor: After watching several debates by the the Republican presidential hopefuls, I have come to the following conclusions: 1)..."

Jan. 9, 2012 Postmarks

GOP Witch Hunters

"...Dear Editor, I have witnessed every presidential election since 1928, and what the caucuses in Iowa..."

Sept. 13, 2011 Postmarks

Usual Suspects Bankrolling GOP Primary Campaigns

Friends with money giveth to Perry and Hutchison

"...($25,000). For Hutchison, we spotted computer exec and former presidential candidate H. Ross Perot ($52,500); former UT regent, oilman,..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Ben Carson Invites Himself to Austin ISD

GOP contender's photo op plan quietly falls apart

"...Dropping kids off. Football games. PTA meetings. But when GOP presidential hopeful Ben Carson tried to drop by Gus..."

Oct. 17, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...returns all night in contested Democratic races, plus select GOP races. Follow the Chronicle's News team on Twitter with..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Perry's Last Gasp

A campaign autopsy before the cadaver is cold

"...It seems that Donald Trump's presidential campaign has claimed its first political scalp. Former Texas..."

Aug. 12, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primaries: Parties Agree on April 3

Dems, GOP set new calendar, but still need court approval

"...2012 primaries, one that provides little benefit to the presidential aspirations of Gov. Rick Perry ...."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements

"...the center city has produced a surfeit of able candidates, with seven names on the Democratic ballot. Of the..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Barr Too Big for His Libertarian Britches

In snubbing Ron Paul, Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr may have lost his base

"...With the two lead presidential candidates in a statistical tie, third-party candidates could be..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rick Perry, Lord of the Dance?

Why would a former Texas governor go on reality TV? Why not?

"...Rick Perry. The former governor of Texas and two-time GOP presidential primary loser is joining the cast of Dancing..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Reefer Madness

The dope on Clinton, Obama, and McCain

"...Iraq and the domestic War on Drugs. While the candidates have spent a fair amount of time talking about..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Tuesday News Gay on a Wednesday: Jan. 18

Dan hits us with his news bits

"...turns out that one of the most rabidly anti-gay candidates loves gays, as well as good gay rights news..."

Jan. 18, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

Noriega Is for Real – and Texas Is in Play?

Rasmussen polls show that Democratic hopes may be more than fantasy

"...coming to an end? As we've noted before, the GOP's majority in the Texas House of Representatives is down..."

May 5, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Ted Cruz Refuses to Endorse Donald Trump

Texas senator tosses matches (and himself) on RNC dumpster fire

"...when boos rained down as he refused to endorse GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention..."

July 21, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Big May Takeaway

Highlights of last night's GOP and Democratic primaries

"...the results are in, and (in most cases) the candidates in Travis County can head straight into general election..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Democratic Frontrunner Bernie Sanders Energizes Crowd at Austin Rally

Sanders voices “absolute confidence” his campaign will win Texas

"...Nearly 13,000 Austin residents joined Democratic presidential frontrunner Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at Vic Mathias (formerly..."

Feb. 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Travis County Republican Chairman Morrow to Protest Trump

Morrow plans to carry "Trump is a child rapist" sign

"...Robert Morrow plans to protest Donald Trump, while the GOP presidential candidate visits Austin on Tuesday, Aug. 23...."

Aug. 22, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Hightower Report

"...Three GOP governors rush to help one citizen..."

July 4, 2014 News Column by Jim Hightower

@ Chronic: Campaign Karl

Is his rep as the campaign killer still intact?

"...past the association with the Bush administration that most GOP presidential candidates are trying to avoid, is his rep..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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