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Hutchison Rips State Leadership and Management in New Mailer
U.S. senator offers scorching review of the way Texas government is run and suggests that Perry's to blame in potential primary preview.

Straus Appears Unstoppable
as Rivals End Bids for Speaker

Relative newcomer defies conventional wisdom with growing lead that appears insurmountable in speaker's race.

Smithee Vows Pressure-Free Campaign for House Speaker
Amarillo lawmaker emerges from Austin meeting with 57 colleagues' support as the GOP majority's new top choice for speaker.

Craddick's Out and Smithee's In
while Straus Says He's Winning

Craddick abandons re-election bid, Smithee steps in as conservative alternative and Straus declares victory with 85 supporters.

Joe Straus Emerges as Top
Challenger in Speaker Race

Craddick's GOP foes pitch their support behind San Antonio lawmaker as consensus alternative candidate.

Conservatives Turn Up Heat
on Anti-Craddick Republicans

RNC's Cathie Adams and other activists appeal to grassroots to put pressure on ABCs as battle for speaker escalates.

Draft Straus Effort Conceived Two Months Before Incredible Victory
Seeds for meteoric rise in speaker's race planted immediately after election changed landscape.

Bait: Straus Selection Aimed Squarely at Craddick Democrats
New GOP challenger with gambling ties could deal fatal blow to speaker if he peels off Dem allies.

Two Dem Firms Post Top Scores for General Election
Top strategists win some and lose some but two lead pack.

Best of the Election: Democrats Dominate Honors in Wake of Vote
Top performances by challenger, incumbent, open seat candidate, biggest surprise and more.

Election Night Returns

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