SPRING-SUMMER 2008
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DPS Director's Retirement Sparks Speculation on Possible Successor
Who Will House Committee Chairs Be if Democrats Regain Majority in 2009?
Jay Root Leaving Newspaper Post for Job as AP Reporter in Austin
Senate Democrats Turn Up the Heat as Panel Weighs State Agency's Fate
Governor Taps Think Tank Official to Lead Budget and Policy Division
Branch's LBB Appointment Sparks Speculation on Musical Chairs Game
Obama Taking Page from Ex-Chair's Advice with Texas Campaign Plan
TEXPAC Recalls Cornyn Endorsement in Wake of Vote on Medicaid Measure
Poll Shows England and Wiegman Tied in Battle for State House Seat
GOP Activist Rips Ex-State Senator on Resignation and Special Election
Odessa Republican Dies Two Months after Losing House Re-Election Bid
Statewide Officials and Most Texans in Congress Had Previous Experience
Local Knowledge: Mayor's Job Has Been Good Stepping Stone
New Polls Show Brimer Beating Democrat in State Senate Battle
Local Knowledge: Voters Say No to Dual Bid to Keep School Post
Ex-Judge Joins Special Election Fight for Open State Senate Seat
Bill Analysis Operation Revived as Optional Service for Members
GOP Leaders Face Balancing Act on McCain and Push for Core Values
Show-Stopping Convention Speech Sparks Speculation on Senate Race
Benkiser Sails to Re-Election Victory as Party Vice-Chair Wins by Default
Texas Republicans Find More Cause for Concern than Usual at Convention
Congressional Candidates Bounce Back as GOP Lawyers in Court Fight
Key Lawmaker Says Decision Doesn't Put an End to Concerns on Corridor
White House Nominee's Reform Bill Cost Texas State Party Some Power
Republicans Battling for Leadership Posts at State Convention in Houston
Blaze at Texas Governor's Mansion Prompts Massive Arson Investigation
Obama Victory in Texas Delegate Count Conjures Visions of Florida
Victory Predictions and Unity Pleas Don't Defuse Concerns at Convention
Obama Endorsement Sparked Talk about Fielding Foe for State Chair
Governor Who's Pro-Life Heads to Texas for Convention Speech
Clinton Could Give Obama Boost with Hispanics at State Convention
State Party Has Fewer Power Players Calling the Shots on Major Decisions
Democrats Hope State Convention is Springboard Without Major Strife
Combs Puts Former Capitol Reporter's Investigative Skills to Work at Agency
Pollster for Democrats Says Quest to Keep New Voters Will Cost Money
Democrats and State AG Disagree on Agreement in Voter Fraud Fight
Houston Donor on Sunset Commission Was on Road to Recovery before Death
Gambling Raids Spark Speculation on Campaign Donations from Owner
Lawmaker Seeks Pension Information as Prosecutors Warn House on Probes
Williams Uses Reverse Psychology with Warning as GOP Victory Boss
GOP Says Rehab Donation is Fraction of Garcia Support from Indicted Donor
House Democrat Says He's Been Wrongly Accused on Celis Cash
Craddick Foe Creates Subcommittee in Response to Ghost Worker Furor
Ghost Flaps No Competition for Big Picture Issues in First Power Poll Tie
Democrats Court Bell as Potential Contender in Special Senate Race
Hutchison Surfaces as Possible Candidate for UT Chancellor Job
Gingrich and Romney Join Cast for State Republican Convention
Comptroller Launches New Web Site as Tool for Economic Development
Legislature Brimming with Possible Statewide Contenders in Two Years
New Poll Boosts Texas Dems' Hopes in U.S. Senate and White House Bids
Key Lawmaker Says Perry Put Politics First with Transportation Appointment
Nueces Republicans Want to Make House Dems Pay for Celis Donations
Democrat Won't Unilaterally Disarm Campaign after Foe Rejects Limits
Keel Blasts `Immoral' Political Tactic in Complaint at State Ethics Agency
House Panel Takes Aim at Property Taxes that Keep Rising Despite Swap
Speculation Builds on Perry Package Deal for Transportation Commission
Math Looks Good for Craddick Barring Takeover by Democrats
Perry Boosts Stock with Re-Election Plans Even if He Doesn't Run Again
Federal Judge Declares Democrat Ineligible for Race Against Craddick
Cornyn Posts Goliath Fundraising Totals as Cash Gap Grows in Race
Texas PAC Cash: Lawyers Cut Rival's Lead But Pro-GOP Groups Fare Best
Conservative Support and Cash are Keys to Victory in Runoffs
Craddick Picks Up More Allies in GOP Primary Runoff Election
Republicans Veer to the Right in Runoffs for State House Seats
State Tax Rebates Explored Amid Anticipation on New Business Levy
Talton Gives Would-Be Replacement a Boost in GOP Runoff in House Race
Primary Fight Heading to Courthouse Amid Accusations of Tainted Election
Leininger Moves to Sidelines in Runoff in Light of Button's School Choice Vow
Runoff Contenders Fall Short in Bids for Support from Opponent They Beat
Moody Gambles on Contribution Caps in Race that's Top Target for Dems
House Battle Could End Up in Court after Miller's Lead Shrinks in Recount
Legislators Fined Record Amounts Amid Big Jump in Ethics Complaints
Runoffs Defined by Ideological Lines More than Policy Issues
District Judge Race Has Movie Script Potential as Charges Fly in Runoff
Dems Win Almost Twice as Many Votes in Districts with Fall Races
Ex-Judge and Eye Doctor Set Sights on Special Election for State Senate
Dems Hope to Capitalize on Primary Fever in Quest to Take House Back
Record Votes Cast in Legislative Race Despite Down-Ballot Drop Off
House Republican Plans to Seek Recount Amid Questions on Tally
Macias Loses to Primary Challenger by 38 Votes after Ballot Hand Count
Craddick Could Come Out Ahead in Light of Surprise Primary Upsets
House Republican Gets Second Shot as Runoffs Required in Five Races
King Crowns House Fundraising as Two Dozen Top $200,000 Mark
Perry and Leininger Share Wealth as Craddick Foes Get Cash Boost
House Candidates Raise Millions for Hottest Primary Showdowns
Local Knowledge: Experience Gives Candidates Edge in Bids to Move Up More candidates in Texas than ever seem to have experience as elected officials on resumes and that gives them advantage but it's no guarantee. Part 1.
Democrats Have More to Lose in Hottest Races But Majority Not Out of Striking Distance GOP has more opportunity for gains in most competitive races but Dems could still take House back with right combination.
Primary Election Results Mix Pain with Gains for Top Consultants in Texas GOP strategist one of few with no losses but even that could change in wake of election that was bittersweet for most.
Best of the Election: Craddick Fares Well while Button and Sheffield Shine in Runoff Speaker comes out ahead as House hopefuls, local contender, unique supporting player and others cited for runoff achievments.
Candidate Lists
Best of the Primary Election
Races for Congress and Travis DA Share Common Thread from History as Runoffs to Watch
Central Texas Battle Gets Brutal and Bitter as Hottest House Runoff Campaign
Two New Polls Show Clinton Leading in Texas Primary
Rush Limbaugh Urges Texas Republicans to Vote for Clinton
Capitol Press Expands Tool Box as Papers Adapt to Digital Age Political scribes go high tech as papers search for key to survival.
Democratic Challenger Flexes Fundraising Muscle in Bid to Unseat Houston Congressman
Craddick Cracks Top Ten as Six-Figure Donors Spend $12 Million on 2008 Elections
Cash Flows from Speaker's Friends and Foes in Primary Runoff Battles
House Hopefuls with Most Votes Raise More Cash than Foes for Runoff Competition
Watts Backs House Dem Tied to Speaker as Leininger and Parent PAC Give Big for Finale
Claytie Helps Craddick Dems
State Senate Fundraising
Texas House Money Leaders: Rose's Fundraising Blossoms as Four Dozen Top $50,000-Plus
Texas Senate Money Leaders: Democrats Take Lead in Cash Quest for Upper Chamber
Primary Fights for Macias, Haggerty and Van Arsdale Move Higher on Hot Race List Speaker stands to win or lose in most of 17 most competitive House primary battles on election eve.
Challengers
