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  1. Is the Texas Twang Dyin', Y'all? Other Accents Blend In

    Tue, 25 Sep 2012

    the aisle, from President Lyndon Johnson to former Speaker of the House Tom DeLay to Gov. Rick Perry. Former Gov. Ann Richards delighted the Democratic National Convention in 1988 with this zinger about the Republican presidential candidate

  2. Past Democratic National Convention Darlings: Where Are They Now?

    Tue, 4 Sep 2012

    locked lips briefly as the crowd went wild. A decade after that PDA, Al and Tipper Gore separated, but have yet to officially divorce. Both are skipping the convention this year. Ann Richards category: The No-Nonsense Rabble-Rouser

  3. 'This Week' Transcript: Jon Huntsman, Plus Analysis of the ABC News Iowa Debate

    Sun, 11 Dec 2011

    organization, even though the candidates... AMANPOUR: Well, let me ask you about responding to Donna, evoking Ann Richards and what she said about George Bush, "silver foot in his mouth." This bet -- is that -- how is that going to play

  4. Texas Dem: Rick Perry Given ‘Free Ride’ as Governor

    Wed, 28 Sep 2011

    beat. “There was a wonderful roast that I went to of Ann Richards , the governor of Texas, a number of years ago and said he knew God was a Democrat, because God gave Ann Richards the only two candidates she could beat. “That was

  5. Republican Presidential Debate Live

    Tue, 13 Sep 2011

    says Perry was “dealt four aces.” No income tax, oil in the ground, curbs on organizing...” Says Democrat Ann Richards saw higher job growth. 8:43 – Romney says things don’t happen overnight. 8:41 – Bachmann says she wants a

  6. Piling on Rick Perry: Texas Governor Draws Fire at Tea Party Debate

    Tue, 13 Sep 2011

    creation, Romney offered a backhanded complement on Perry’s record: “There has been great growth in Texas. Under Ann Richards , job growth was under 2.5 percent a year, under George Bush was 3 percent a year, under Rick Perry it’s been 1 percent

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  1. Debt Drama Continues, But Don’t Expect A Hollywood Ending (The Note)

    Thu, 14 Jul 2011

    would reach a deal on deficit negotiations, ABC’s Z. Byron Wolf reports. “‘It’s become clear as Governor Ann Richards former governor of Texas used to say, ‘get over it, get on with it.’ I think that's

  2. Becerra to House GOP on Debt Ceiling: ‘Get Over It’

    Wed, 13 Jul 2011

    Timothy Geither. And Becerra made clear he things it is Republicans who have to move. “It’s become clear as Governor Ann Richards former governor of Texas used to say, get over it, get on with it I think that's the message to house republicans

  3. Michael Douglas Says His Tumor's Gone, Throat Cancer Likely Beaten

    Mon, 10 Jan 2011

    been diagnosed with throat cancer are writer Christopher Hitchens, who was diagnosed this summer, former Texas Gov. Ann Richards and the late actor Ron Silver. Throat Cancer Facts Throat cancer forms in the tissues of the pharynx, the hollow tube

  4. Texas Governors' Race Goes National as Parties Eye Long-Term Gains

    Mon, 27 Sep 2010

    are seeing one of the closest gubernatorial fights in the state since 1994 -- when George W. Bush defeated Democrat Ann Richards -- the opportunity is too good to shy away from. "We need someone who is more of a workhorse than a show horse

  5. Can Michael Douglas Beat Throat Cancer?

    Wed, 1 Sep 2010

    been diagnosed with throat cancer are writer Christopher Hitchens, who was diagnosed this summer, former Texas Gov. Ann Richards and the late actor Ron Silver. Throat Cancer Facts Throat cancer forms in the tissues of the pharynx, the hollow tube

  6. Christopher Hitchens, Author of 'God is Not Great,' Battles Cancer

    Thu, 1 Jul 2010

    never should have switched from scotch to martinis." Other celebrities who died of the disease included Texas Governor Ann Richards and actor Ron Silver. There are several types of esophageal cancer, all of which form in the muscular tube where food

  7. 2010 Elections: Ten Races to Watch in 2010

    Thu, 4 Mar 2010

    of taking back the governor's office for the first time since future President George W. Bush knocked off Democrat Ann Richards in 1994. Republicans, by contrast, think Perry will be able to hold onto the governor's office by portraying White

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  1. Clinton Ad Suggests Ann Richards Endorsement

    Wed, 27 Feb 2008

    Ann Richards' sons are objecting to an ad released by group supporting Clinton.

  2. 1988: Ann Richards Bashes Bush

    Sun, 24 Aug 2008

    Tex. governor says George H.W. Bush was born with a "silver foot in his mouth."

  3. Ex-Texas Governor Ann Richards Dies at 73

    Thu, 14 Sep 2006

    The former governor of Texas died at her home in Austin surrounded by family. She was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus six months ago. Richards was a teacher before turning to politics first winning election as a commissioner in Travis County in 1976. In 1982 she ran for Texas State treasurer

  4. Fmr Gov's Son Rejects Clinton Ad

    Thu, 28 Feb 2008

    Ann Richards' son upset over ad that suggests his mom would've supported Clinton

  5. Martin Frost: Rick Perry Had a 'Free Ride' for Years

    Tue, 27 Sep 2011

    Wilson in the great Charlie Wilson former congressman Texas got and said He knew god was a Democrat because god gave Ann Richards the only two candidates she could beat that was Jim medics in the primary and Williams in the general election. There

    Ann Richards found at 5:46

    and said He knew god was a Democrat because god gave Ann Richards the only two candidates she could beat that was Jim medics in the primary and -- Williams in the general election. There
  6. McDonald's Happy Meal: Big Changes Ahead; Less Fries, More Fruit

    Tue, 26 Jul 2011

    fewer calories 50% less sodium. It 20% less saturated fat. That not that it's helping Miami nutritionist. Rachel Ann Richards helped 89 grams of sugar that's a happy yeah for the old meals including the bottom of the soda and Fries a little

    Ann Richards found at 1:27

    saturated fat. That not that it's helping -- Miami nutritionist. Rachel Ann Richards helped 89 grams of sugar that's a happy -- yeah for the old meals including the bottom of the soda and Fries
  7. McDonald's President Discusses Happy Meal Change

    Tue, 26 Jul 2011

    fewer calories 50% less sodium. It 20% less saturated fat. That not that it's helping Miami nutritionist. Rachel Ann Richards helped 89 grams of sugar that's a happy yeah for the old meals including the bottom of the soda and Fries a little

    Ann Richards found at 1:27

    saturated fat. That not that it's helping -- Miami nutritionist. Rachel Ann Richards helped 89 grams of sugar that's a happy -- yeah for the old meals including the bottom of the soda and Fries
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