Perry Campaign: Double Duties and Revolving Doors

State office staff signs up for campaign positions

"...of Gov. Rick Perry's official staff are joining his campaign staff. And obviously the governor's office would not want..."

Sept. 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

"This Is a Contested Campaign"

Live blogging: Obama and Clinton spar tonight in Ohio

"...his now-infamous mail-out over her health plan work? Maybe yes, maybe no. It has opened up the discussion over..."

Feb. 26, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

What Your Campaign Sign's Font Says About Your Politics

To serif or sans serif, that is the question

"...western Virginia, Katherine Haenschen noticed something odd about the campaign signs of the Democrat seeking to flip a seat..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Oh Boy! Another Campaign Season!

City of Austin, AISD, and ACC poised for another round of elections

"...city clerk if you haven't! Like it or not, campaign season's in full swing. Last night, March 5 –..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

This Week in Campaign Fail

Gilbert campaign questions ag commiss Staples' election warning

"...In campaigning, the devil is in the detail. Like Gov. Rick..."

June 15, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

This Week in Campaign Fail

Gov. Perry makes fake turbine flap

"...asked about competent companies by the Coastal Water Authority? Yes. Were BTEC the only available firm? As the Texas..."

June 9, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Doctors Say Vote Yes On Proposition 12

"...["Capitol Chronicle," Aug. 22]. He certainly hasn't read the campaign finance reports that show the physicians of Texas are..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Postmarks

This Week in Campaign Fail

Perry's funds, Staples' Interwebs and Patterson's plane

"...Campaigning is like unarmed combat: Half the battle is mental...."

June 21, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Med School Campaign Goes High-Speed

The campaign for a UT-Austin medical school accelerates

"...teaching hospital championed by state Sen. Kirk Watson, the campaign will boil down to two things on Nov. 6:..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Campaign Buzz

Distant city and county elections begin to draw early feelers

"...– a likely outcome for an incumbent – his campaign team could stay in place for the mayoral race...."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Ono -- Oh Yes!

Reissuing Yoko

"...with enhanced artwork, revelatory bonus tracks, and a marketing campaign that's simpatico with Ono's sense of humor about her..."

June 27, 1997 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

Is Texas High Court Contaminated by Toxic Campaign Cash?

Weekley family activism leaves a plaintiff worried about her chances for justice at the Supreme Court.

"...now, after more legal wrangling -- amid some hefty campaign contributions made to the Texas Supreme Court -- Richardson..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Wes Benedict Campaign Responds

"...a Libertarian. City of Austin rules don't allow partisan-defined campaigns. In response to your assessment of his seemingly pro-environment..."

April 25, 2005 Postmarks

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...The U.S. Documentary Competition field includes No No: A..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Yes, We Have Candidates!

First formal filings land at City Hall

"...Although many declared candidates have filed campaign treasurer designations and been campaigning for weeks or months,..."

July 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Eckhardt, Brown Approach Campaign

Race to replace Travis County judge begins to take shape

"...when to say no, and be willing to say yes to detractors when they bring a better idea to..."

May 1, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Yes and No on Pot Prop

Fighting over plan to tax and regulate pot in California

"...poll news: According to the California Field poll, the yes votes are pulling into the lead in the question..."

Sept. 28, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Permanent Campaign Ends

Morrison wins over Galindo, but both raise questions about the wisdom of Austin's current run-off system

"...Cid Galindo's campaign sputtered out in the face of Laura Morrison's neighborhood-backed..."

June 14, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice – Free Lunch: Yes or No?

A potpourri of virtual events and programs

"...and kicking off the group's fall fundraising and service campaign. In particular, they're showcasing the work of and hoping..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

UPDATE: Laura Says No; Mike Says Yes

Laura Morrison will not run for mayor, Mike Martinez will

"...his press release, Martinez said he would begin his campaign with a "10-district kick-off tour," and said: “With an..."

March 19, 2014 News Post by Michael King

No No? Oh Yes.

Dock Ellis' historic trip to a no-hitter

"...A Kickstarter campaign is running until Tuesday, July 17, to help fund..."

July 13, 2012 Screens Feature by Mark Fagan

Homeless Campaign Hypocritical Charade

"...So this whole business is a hypocritical charade. And yes, I'll personally keep giving to panhandlers as long as..."

Oct. 10, 2009 Postmarks

The Problem Is the 'Chronicle'; Vote Yes on Prop. 2

"...nullify the deal. Not one word that the “honesty” campaign against Proposition 2 is full of lies. We’re told..."

Oct. 21, 2008 Postmarks

Travis County: Yes, we have elections ...

What you'll find on those ballots just outside of town

"...candidates are quick to insist they're running a positive campaign) is one of a handful...."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Yes, We Have Candidates!

Filing for March primary elections officially began Dec. 3; incumbents, others stake their places on ballot

"...the Republican speaker a serious weakness. He has filed campaign finance papers with the Texas Ethics Commission and says..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fed Up

Most everything we've been taught about eating and exercising is wrong, and Katie Couric breaks it down for us.

"...the obesity epidemic – and completely reframes the conversation. Yes, the film cites a vast number of horrifying statistics:..."

May 9, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Matchmaker

"...Is the perennial “secondary” player up to the task? Yes. Is the task up to her? Well, not really...."

Oct. 3, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hunting of the President

This Friend-of-Bill doc recounts the hard-right campaign to cut short the Clinton presidency.

"...its undeniably one-sided version of the heavily funded hard-right campaign to cut short the Clinton presidency by destroying Clinton..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Michael King

Behold the Texas Miracle!

The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity

"...stump in former Gov. Rick Perry's ill-fated 2012 presidential campaign, where its arithmetic was simple: limited government + low..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

October Sky

"...just wants to get out of town. Tough call, yes, but Cooper, late of John Sayles' Lone Star, gives..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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