WHO WILL BE THE HOT DOG?
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Will Hillary or Obama Remember the Alamo?
The eyes of Texas are upon the candidates. Who will be the “star” of the Lone Star State? Dennis Simon, a Texas political scientist at SMU, is available for analysis and says: “Texas will be a place where ‘assumptions about the campaign thus far’ will be tested. . ." Read more.
Texas Politics Expert: Texas in Play
The star scholar on Lone Star politics, here’s what Cal Jillson is saying about the Democrat and Republican chances in the Texas primary: “Texas is in play, though in different ways, on both sides. . ." Read more 
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TEXAS, THE BIBLE BELT , AND THE VOTE
Which candidate has a prayer in Texas? The religious attitudes of Texans and their political leanings is more complex than many may think. Matthew Wilson is an expert in the voting behavior of religious voters and how voters in Texas may be influenced by their faith as they head to the polls.
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Video Spotlight
Political Science Professor Cal Jillson talks to ABC News. Play »
Political Science Professor Dennis Simon talks to Public Radio. Play »
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