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Democrats
Might Target GOP Incumbents in Break from Past
Democrats' first minority party election strategy calls
for protecting incumbents and competing for open seats
- but they might go after some GOP members as well.
The Man in Plaid:
Taking
a Trip Down Legacy Lane
Twenty-five years after stunning the
political oddsmakers, Clements' legacy is a GOP majority
in a state where being Republican once wasn't that cool.
Economic Development
Chief Helps Perry Hunt Private Bucks
Perry appointee teams with governor to offer creative
return on private investments to help sell the the business
world on expansion in Texas.
Taste of Success
Makes GOP Hungry for More in 2003
As the GOP celebrates the 25th anniversary of Bill Clements'
breakthrough election, the Associated Republicans are
ready to start gunning for more seats in the Texas House
and U.S. House.
Teacher Groups
Turn Up Pressure on Certification
The state's largest teacher groups have joined forces
to fight a move by the state certification agency to
make it easer for college grads to get teaching jobs
without as much training.
Benkiser
Survives Challenge from Right to Win GOP Chair
Waco lawyer Gina Parker had the big conservative endorsements
but Tina Benkiser of Houston had the votes as Republican
committee members pick one of their own for new state
chair.
Democrats'
New State Chair Reaches Out to Hispanics
Five days after winning the job as state Democratic
Chair, Charles Soechting meets with South Texas Hispanic
leaders to try to rebuild relations that have been deteriorating
in recent years.
Blake, Peveto,
Marchant Sons Grow Up to Be Candidates
The sons of two former legislators and one current member
are following in their fathers' illustrious footsteps
on paths they hope lead to Austin.
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