Room for One More?

Former Reagan policy guy Alan Keyes becomes the latest GOP presidential hopeful.

"...House couldn't get any more ridiculously over-crowded … Two-time presidential primary loser Alan Keyes has decided that he's going..."

Sept. 17, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

George W. Bush's tightly choreographed campaign excludes all but the friendliest media; but will it backfire?

"...surprise! -- be on the Texas ballot as a presidential candidate. Every aspect of the event was choreographed for..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

President Barack Obama: Four More Years

Cautious optimism about impending change in Washington

"...though the official verdict wouldn't come (partly because of GOP intransigence) until nearly midnight. The scene at the Driskill..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Who the Hell is Fred Karger?

Latest polling shows why Perry is avoiding New Hampshire

"...and Perry may be at different ends of the GOP political spectrum, since Karger is the first openly gay..."

Jan. 5, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Letters @ 3AM

Apart from the boycott, and separate from it, the theme of May 1 was, over and over: Register and vote.

"..."cut to the front of the line" before legal candidates for citizenship; and 3) many Republicans and some worried..."

May 12, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Endorsements

"...TV and radio networks to provide free airtime to candidates. He is the only candidate in the presidential race..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...on the eastern edge of the Dallas Metroplex, where GOP incumbent Pete Sessions is again facing a strong challenge..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

"...TV and radio networks to provide free airtime to candidates. He is the only candidate in the presidential race..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The prospect of choosing between viable candidates who strongly support both the environment and neighborhoods need..."

March 3, 2000 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the state was Jimmy Carter in 1976 and the GOP has taken Texas in six of the last seven..."

Aug. 23, 1996 News Feature

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...their races by 2-to-1 margins or more, including congressional candidates who ended up losing in their gerrymandered districts anyway...."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Pushing for a Three-Party System

Libertarians hoping more candidates means more seats.

"...record election year. Well, at least in terms of candidates. They’re planning on having 174 names on the November..."

May 13, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Notes

Notes from the campaign trail

"...Dee Hobbs has picked up endorsements from the two candidates knocked out in the first round. Four-time county party..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Zaffirini and the Senate vote for lieutenant governor, handicapping the recession, and the debate videotape mystery

"..."There were three candidates Democratic senators would have been comfortable with: Ratliff, [Lake..."

Jan. 5, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Headlines

"...Who's the Dummy?: President Donald Trump called Dem presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke a "dummy" on Twitter this week..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature

Pick a Castro, Any Castro

Texas Dems want one of the Castro twins for DNC chair

"...her for her service, and suggesting a pair of candidates for her replacement: "In our humble opinion, Texas Democrats..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Political Humility, Pandering, and Money

Donald Trump is a very humble man – just ask him

"...Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump had a fairly rough weekend in..."

July 18, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: A Halcyon Day

Clinton's ascension is a moment to celebrate possibilities

"...be extremely polarized, and in nominating Donald Trump, the GOP may have finally gone over the edge in its..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Primary Thoughts

For your consideration as you enter the voting booth

"...space last fall, commenting on the already toxic Republican presidential campaign ("Those Who Sow the Wind," Sept. 25), I..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Jack Blanton and Harold Simmons Dead

Two philanthropic and political power players pass over the weekend

"...will probably be as one of the great Texas GOP sugardaddies, pumping fortunes into right wing campaigns and candidates..."

Dec. 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Adios, Mofo

The governor's legacy of negligence and contempt

"...even more notorious "Oops!" moment of his flamed-out 2012 presidential campaign. The latter reflected Perry's fundamental disinterest in the..."

July 12, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lines

The Michael Morton Act, airport screening, business tax cuts, and more

"...... and a skilled workforce." – Amy Smith Top GOP Donor Dies..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Early Warning: The Lege is Coming!

Tribune Fest offers a taste of things to come

"...with Riddle inevitably the loudest and angriest holdout. Her GOP colleague Gonzales (like most of the Republican reps, suddenly..."

Sept. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Perry's Magic Wand

The governor's cynical assault on Planned Parenthood is illegal and dishonest

"...Planned Parenthood was cynical marketing preparation for a potential presidential run (that worked out well, too). The WHP was..."

March 16, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Quality of Mercy

If you're looking for compassion, you've come to the wrong place

"...efforts were not visibly successful. Not only did the GOP-dominated Legislature refuse to back off from its determination to..."

July 22, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Perry, Pakistan, and the Bush Revival

Analyzing the foreign policy value of the Musharraf lunch

"...player before primary season. Grant argued that the 2012 presidential election "will overwhelmingly be about unemployment and the economy...."

July 19, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

After All-Nighter, Senate Passes Voter ID

A marathon session delivers a GOP partisan priority

"...ID takes out 3 to 4 percent from Democratic candidates in any election," said Van de Putte. "Six to..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: 'Embrace What Is Right'

On Obama, what it means … and what it doesn't

"...Law School stars, managed jointly to screw up the presidential oath, nicely denting their mutual reputations for perfection. I..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Barr? Here? Really?

Libertarian presidential candidate makes surprise stop by Netroots Nation.

"...dash of bafflement when Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party presidential candidate, turned up as an attendee. He quickly became..."

July 19, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...far from settled, but Hillary Clinton revived her Democratic presidential campaign with wins in Rhode Island, Ohio, and Texas,..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature

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