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National Guard troops patrol along the US-Mexico border in Nogales, Arizona, in 2010. Texas is authorizing a similar call-up on its border.

Why Rick Perry is sending the National Guard to the Texas border

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Texas Governor Rick Perry announced the deployment of National Guard troops to the border, saying a surge of undocumented immigrants has boosted crime. But analysts disagree with why Perry made the decision — and they don’t think the troops will help.Texas Governor Rick Perry announced the deployment of National Guard troops to the border, saying a surge of undocumented immigrants has boosted crime. But analysts disagree with why Perry made the decision — and they don’t think the troops will help.

New Texas abortion bill expected to have outsized impact on Latinos

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Texas abortion bill enters round two as special session begins

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Marathon filibuster kills abortion bill, puts Texas Senator into national spotlight

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VIDEO: Rick Perry’s ‘oops’ defining moment of Republican presidential debate

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GOP debate: Perry’s claims about social security ‘just wrong’

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Texas Governor Rick Perry’s claim during the GOP debate that social security will not be available to younger generations discredited by researchers.

Perry stumbles, audience surly in third GOP debate

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Highlights from the third Republican debate: Texas Governor Rick Perry stumbles, audience boos Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell question from gay soldier, new candidate Gary Johnson joins the roster.

Battle gets messier for GOP presidential candidates

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Republican candidates jockey for position as MN Rep. Michele Bachmann wins Iowa straw poll and Texas Gov. Rick Perry announces candidacy.

Texas Governor Rick Perry Won’t Seek Re-election

Texas Governor Rick Perry has set the stage for a major political shuffle in the Lone Star State with his announcement yesterday that he will not to seek re-election next year. “The time has come to pass on the mantle of leadership. Today I am announcing I will not seek re-election as governor of Texas.” […]

Rick Perry Drops from Presidential Race

CNN is reporting this morning that Texas governor and GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry will drop his bid for the nomination just days ahead of the South Carolina primary. Perry drops his bid amid tepid poll numbers as candidates will scramble to pick up what little support he had. Mitt Romney faces his biggest test […]