Staking Out the Senate

A few Dem wins could temper the Republican majority's agenda

"...Last session, Republicans held the Senate 20-11, and this year, 16 seats..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Top 10 Worst Hits

Perry for Prez redux calls for a sojourn down memory lane

"...shooting in Charleston, S.C., that left nine churchgoers dead, Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry majorly..."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Goodbye, Rick: Perry Out of Presidential Race

Former Texas governor first declared candidate to drop out

"...a fork in him, he's officially done. Former Texas Governor Rick Perry has suspended his campaign to become the..."

Sept. 12, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Week "I expect there will be, among Travis County Republicans, some understandable disappointment but also a sympathy for the..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature

Bad Law, Bad Lawyer: Davis Wings Abbott

Dem sinks in barb over Republican's defense of slashing school finance

"...gubernatorial fight between Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, and Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott. The AG thought they would..."

Dec. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Victory by the People

Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now

"...came to the conclusion that even the most anti-science Republican had to admit was factually correct...."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Public Education Back Under Fire

Republicans set anti-school agenda at national and state level

"...roll back the Affordable Care Act. But as the Republican agenda gets rolled out, it's pretty clear that the..."

Nov. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Patterson Tars and Feathers Patrick as Chicken Hawk

GOP primary run-off drags up war service and draft dodging claims

"...If you haven't been following the Republican race to become lieutenant governor, run and grab some..."

May 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Unconventional Conventions

Two smaller political parties gather this weekend

"...The event, called Occupy Liberty!, will include a six-person debate for the Libertarian nomination to the U.S. Senate (tonight,..."

June 8, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

The Rise of the Invisible Man

Can longshot Democrat Chris Bell ring up a miracle?

"...When Chris Bell kicked off his bid for governor on a sleepy August day in 2005, the little-known..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...something we generally avoid. The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years,..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...something we generally avoid. The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years,..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...something we generally avoid. The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

The Class of 1985

The 69th Legislature, 1985, marked a turning point in the future of Texas politics

"...affairs. Mike Toomey, also from Houston, is now the governor's chief of staff and has the distinction of being..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

The Spirit of 76th

The Presidential Card

"...Predictably, the governor's all-but-official presidential run cast a long shadow over the..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

He's Coming Back

Who gets punished when George W. Bush comes home to Austin after losing the election.

"...where the Texas delegation was housed for the 1988 Republican National Convention, George W. was courting the Texas press..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

No Way To Pick a Senator

It's Sadler vs. Yarbrough and Dewhurst vs. Cruz in this month's primary run-offs

"...running for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by retiring Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison. Sadler considered his changed circumstances and..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...on the November ballot as an independent candidate for governor. After waiting more than two months for the secretary..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Capitol Chronicle

The Legislature enters the home stretch -- two weeks to go.

"...occasion. A day earlier, after a lengthy and acrimonious debate, the Senate had passed Fort Worth Democrat Mike Moncrief's..."

May 18, 2001 News Column by Michael King

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...The Democratic Lieutenant Governor, who began his political career in 1957 (the same..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...only. Michael "Fjet" Fjetland ran three times as a Republican against Tom DeLay, while the fact that Google Search..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

2006 State Races

A sampling of some of the livelier contests taking shape in the March 7 primary and the general election in November

"...finance, dissension in the GOP ranks, the toll road debate, ongoing efforts to blur church and state, and the..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

On The Lege

Bushwacked

"...comprehensive hate crimes bill last month. It took four Republican senators, a presidential candidate, and 11 hours of back-room..."

May 21, 1999 News Column

What's So Special?

Gov. Perry calls a special session, and pits property taxes against schoolchildren

"...be an income tax on his watch. That the governor should feel it necessary even to mention the prospect..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...be upstairs at the Driskill at the fourth floor Governor's Suite. Third Court of Appeals candidate Diane Henson will..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Slay the Dragon

Hard-hitting political documentary shows the menace of gerrymandering is coming back

"...the 21st century have seen the dominance of the Republican Party in America because their strategists realized one thing:..."

April 17, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Rick Perry signs the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act, giving his political supporters and opponents new ammunition.

"...Bush, but he is expected to top the state Republican ticket next year with no GOP opposition...."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endorsements

"...Governor: Garry Mauro..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

News Top 10s

"...and charismatic African-American Mayor Ron Kirk would triangulate for governor, lieutenant governor, and U.S. senator and appeal to Texans..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature

Postmarks

Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...is owned by the majority or by 1% rich Republicans before this is over...."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

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