…rry Sabato said when handicapping Cruz as a presidential candidate. “That’s his problem. Lou Dubose is the editor of The Washington Spectator….

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Photo Credit: Mike Rastiello Singer-songwriter Gary P. Nunn sometimes closes his shows with a ripping rendition of “You Ask Me What I Like About Texas.” Ah, Texas! The Lone Star Beer, the barbecue, the boots, the bullshit, the batshit-crazy candidate…

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Photo Credit: Toby Marks I was covering a committee hearing in the Texas House 25 years ago when a legislator asked a witness an interesting question: “Are there any unintended consequences we’re not anticipating?” At the time, Texas Lieutenant Gover…

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Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore Ben Carson was on the ropes at the last Republican debate. But it didn’t matter. By that time, his improbable run for the presidency was all but over. In fact, the campaign was already on life support the last week in Dece…

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…quotable Texas Governor Rick Perry and told them it’s been a nice ride. “Adios, Mofos.” Lou Dubose is the editor of the Washington Spectator….

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