State candidates continue smash-mouth politics 09/01/2002 By CHRISTY HOPPE / The Dallas Morning News AUSTIN - Working people everywhere look forward to Labor Day because, entertainment-wise, it marks the kickoff of the two greatest contact sports in Texas: football and politics. While football is teeing up right on cue, the political teams after months of nasty TV ads, radio accusations and even a debate over the debates already have marched on down the field. "It's probably halftime in the game," Republican Gov. Rick Perry said of his fierce battle with Laredo businessman Tony Sanchez. Tipsheet A tipsheet on the...