Morning briefing: Rick Perry wants “sanctuary cities” gone
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View ArticleMidday update: Perry to ban sanctuary cities; plan offers little help to law...
AP photo Gov. Rick Perry calls banning sanctuary cities an emergency, yet officials will be able to do little to enforce it. Welcome to Texas on the Potomac’s “midday update.” Every weekday, we will...
View ArticleRick Perry’s battle to end ‘sanctuary cities’ could increase crime in Texas,...
Texas on the Potomac is pleased to share national political content from the Texas Tribune. Today, we offer an article by the Trib’s Julian Aguilar. Texas Gov. Rick Perry‘s request that lawmakers work...
View ArticleGuest blog: Texas’ sanctuary city law a solution in search of a problem
Texas on the Potomac regularly presents guest opinions from across the political spectrum on issues of interest to Texas readers. Today, we feature a commentary by Alex Nowrasteh, a policy analyst at...
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Perry Watch: Governor’s support for ‘sanctuary cities’ bill holds political...
Gov. Rick Perry added a bill that he says will ensure law enforcement can do their jobs by banning so-called "sanctuary cities" to the Texas Senate's special session agenda -- but political analysts...
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Perry Watch: Rick Perry’s critics are energized by his presidential flirtation
Rick Perry's potential presidential candidacy is an exhilarating thought to Rush Limbaugh, Laura Ingraham and other conservative leaders who see the Texas governor as the perfect archconservative foil...
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Perry Watch: Governor touts Latina appointments at San Antonio conference,...
Supporters cite of Texas Gov. Rick Perry cite his potential appeal to Hispanic voters as one of his major assets if he decides to run for president. Today, Perry told the convention of the National...
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Top Ten: Rick Perry flirts with White House, but Ron Paul tops him in the polls
Every week, Texas on the Potomac presents your favorite postings of the previous week. Rick Perry and Ron Paul dominate this week's postings -- with Perry's presidential machinations (if any) and...
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Political cartoons of the week: Rick Perry’s “sanctuary city” bill fizzles
Rick Perry's "sanctuary city" legislation fizzles in Texas. Gay marriage triumphs in New York. And President Obama can't seem to work things out with Republicans on the federal budget. Those cartoons...
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