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"...as he saw fit for us in the last presidential election ["Page Two," Jan 25]. I can only imagine..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...U.S. presidential races lend themselves easily to sports metaphors, which should..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

Daryl Slusher debates Max Nofziger on light rail; Garnet Coleman fights with Hugo Berlanga at the St. Louis presidential debate; Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins support a soft money campaign for Ralph Nader; the Statesman buries a Bush funeral scandal story.

"...W. Bush didn’t get it right during the final presidential debate when he bragged about the support of Democratic..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Media Clips

Two Fox reporters, fired by a Tampa station for their report on the continued use of the controversial recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone, are coming to Austin to tell their tale.

"...to be useless in trying to size up the presidential race -- they only talk about what the candidates..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Inside Agitator

Fulani Follower Stokes Fires of Resentment and Reform

"...Reform Party is preparing to run a slate of candidates for statewide office, from Governor to Railroad Commission. "But..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Naked City

"...PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE TO BE HELD IN AUSTIN: Come January 18-21,..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...What sets the candidates apart is the makeup of their respective camps. Much..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

District 47

"...dreamed up a better story: three of the four candidates running in the Republican primary in District 47 of..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...the other side. We're the real audience for the candidates tonight, and this crowd is ready for a rumble...."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Nader Stumps for Prez

Remember Ralph Nader? He's running for president again.

"...was in Austin July 27 to promote his 2008 presidential campaign as an independent. This makes him the fourth..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Greens set up Austin headquarters, Kay Bailey Hutchison supports Bush campaign | Harry Middleton retires as director of LBJ library.

"...W. Bush will carry Texas, to vote for Green Presidential candidate Ralph Nader. If Nader wins 5% of the..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...defeat biased judges in elections, and replace them with candidates untainted by lawyer financing. In reality, however, the business..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Flying High

Natural Law Party Gets Off the Ground

"...members see themselves as common-sense empiricists, backing what their presidential candidate, quantum physicist John Hagelin, calls "the most up-to-date..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...races are already beginning to take shape, with 10 candidates already having declared their intent to run for five..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...than 4 million ballots cast in the Texas 2020 presidential election so far. Hosted by Seth Meyers of Late..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...and running through Saturday night's debate between U.S. Senate candidates MJ Hegar and Royce West. One track will encompass..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Point Austin: Circle the Firing Squad

When you look for villains, look in the right direction

"...U.S. political spectrum remain a little shell-shocked by the presidential election results, we've found plenty of time and energy..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...2, 2016 Lowest polling candidate in Travis County? GOP presidential hopeful Elizabeth Gray, who seemingly had 25 friends here..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

State GOP Fears Libertarian Upset

Republicans see the future, and it is the Libertarian Party of Texas!

"...November that party leaders are asking state Libertarian Party candidates not to run. "They're telling our candidates they're worried,"..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: What's at Stake?

There will be blood

"...groups, and political clubs around town. Several of the candidates have noted how many forums there have been this..."

April 25, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Voting Your Conscience Was the Framers' Intent

"...political parties secure positions on ballots by exempting their candidates from the petitioning. Using the polling mechanism, primaries give..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Postmarks

More From 'Iconoclast' Country

W. Leon Smith on freedom of speech, peace, and Crawford

"...resemblance to Wilford Brimley and Santa Claus, co-authored a presidential endorsement of Democrat Sen. John Kerry, it ignited the..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Kate X Messer

'It's Time to Give Them Another Jolt'

Ralph Nader stops to chat in Austin

"...On Wednesday, Feb. 25, newly declared presidential candidate Ralph Nader passed through Austin on the campaign..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Post-election political rumblings , and Music Editor Raoul Hernandez takes it on the chin from Nina Simone fans.

"...mention only the candidate's name and office sought? Are candidates ashamed to admit which party they belong to; or..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Column

Endorsements

"...while they lack the mud-spattered, blood-and-guts appeal of the presidential showdown between George W. Bush and John McCain --..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature

Censorship 101

"...Amendment rights at the door. Now, as the Vice Presidential candidate on the ACTION (Allied Campaign to Increase Opportunity..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Column

Election Ticker: Erica Nix Drops Out, Poll Watchers Get Trained and More

The biggest news in local races this week

"...Texas election proceedings. Many can appoint a poll watcher: candidates, PACs, county chairs, campaign treasurers, a group of voters..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by James Scott

The Hightower Report

Corporate cash and the 2012 elections

"...In Iowa's presidential scramble, the biggest players were not the candidates, but..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...perception of bias – Perkins has contributed to Democratic candidates and causes. DeLay also hopes to be granted a..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...Texas found itself a pivotal state in the 2020 presidential primary, candidates with Austin connections, including (one-time UT prof)..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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