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SPRING 2008

 

Fall 2007 - Winter 2008

Spring 2007 Summer 2007

Fall 2006 Winter 2007

Summer 2006 Spring 2006

Fall 2005-Winter 2006

June 2004 July 2004
August 2004 September 2004
October 2004 November 2004
December 2004 January 2005

February 2005 March 2005
Spring 2005 Summer 2005

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

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

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

 

Links Polls Delegates Schedules

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.

 

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.

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