Naked City

New recruit Wesley Clark entertains the Democratic troops in Austin

"...be back in Texas several times before the spring primaries...."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Is there a Bush-beater in the House -- or the Senate, or the VFW?

"...-- let alone in the minuscule caucuses and state primaries that determine the headline victories and the financial "momentum"..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

The redistricting conference committee doesn't look like Texas, and Strayhorn gets slapped

"...push back the filing date and reschedule the March primaries.) A House motion to open the meetings to the..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Place 5 Run-Off: It's All Over But the Votin'

Margot Clarke and Brewster McCracken head for the finish line Saturday.

"...women outnumber men at the ballot box in Democratic primaries. Though City Council elections are nonpartisan, the fact that..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Legislative Briefs

"...-- after the filing deadline for the 2004 party primaries. Conversely, GOP leaders are thought to prefer a November..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Vanishing Voter: Public Involvement in an Age of Uncertainty

"We all know that Americans don't vote -- 51% turnout, what we saw for Bush-Gore in 2000, is about as good as we get, and in most elections (like the one on Tuesday, and certainly in Austin local races), we settle for far less," writes Mike Clark-Madison in his review of Thomas Patterson's The Vanishing Voter. But why?

"...decline from a putative Golden Age. Yes, once the primaries and conventions mattered and the pols spoke in complete..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Books Review by Mike Clark-Madison

Kind of an Ally

"...the district, which covers eastern Williamson Co. In the primaries, Republican voters outnumbered Dems 2-1...."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...York, and Massachusetts, which have yet to hold their primaries. In many states nationwide, more TV money has already..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

"Whoring Is Boring" ...

"...had thought McKinnon was donating only for the Democratic primaries.) McKinnon told the Post, "I realize I've created some..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Primary Election Night: A Roundup

"...especially in Bexar County, where voting problems plagued both primaries all day and into the evening, with possible late..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature

Primary Election Night: A Roundup

"...Numerous races in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries feature uncontested candidates. Listed here are the races (excluding..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary: March 12, 2002

Early voting through Friday, March 8

"...Numerous races in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries feature uncontested candidates. Listed here are the races (excluding..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature

Disarming Dubya

First-time director Alexandra Pelosi discusses Journeys With George, her surprising and fascinating documentary on George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign, viewed from the back of the press plane.

"...back there -- until he lost a few more primaries. Then he started coming back again, and the press..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Contested Races

"...Numerous races in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries feature uncontested candidates. Listed here are the races (excluding..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Disarming Dubya

First-time director Alexandra Pelosi discusses Journeys With George, her surprising and fascinating documentary on George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign, viewed from the back of the press plane.

"...back there -- until he lost a few more primaries. Then he started coming back again, and the press..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Contested Races

"...Numerous races in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries feature uncontested candidates. Listed here are the races (excluding..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...In the 1998 primaries, the Texas Republican Party asked members to support prayer..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Commissioners in the Spotlight

Candidates line up for county commissioner seats.

"...a third term, Sonleitner has drawn opposition in previous primaries, but none had the progressive credentials or fundraising experience..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Kitchen's District Changes Flavor

Incumbent Kitchen and Republican opponent Todd Baxter spar for seat in reconfigured District 48.

"...Baxter will face serious opposition in the March party primaries, which should bode well for their respective bank accounts...."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Capitol Chronicle

Apparently, the candidates for statewide office have better things to do than answer tough questions from the Texas NAACP.

"...horses in the stable until early next year, the primaries and the summer-to-fall run. "I don't think it was..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Good cops and bad cops, radio waverings and global warming warnings.

"...Bush camp may have committed vote fraud in the primaries in South Carolina, against Sen. John McCain. Based on..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Kudos for the Lost Austin issue, and much environmental ado.

"...Bush camp may have committed vote fraud in the primaries in South Carolina, against Sen. John McCain. Based on..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Column

The Hightower Lowdown

Hightower on clean elections, corporate genetic research, and living wage legislation

"...public financing, there was a 40% increase in contested primaries in Maine, giving voters real choices for a change,..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Greening of George W. Bush

An industry pollution control program started backed by Gov. George W. Bush has cleaned less than 3% of the industrial toxic emissions it aimed to clean up.

"...passage would "make Gov. Bush green for the presidential primaries." The bill was passed in May 1999 and signed..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

He's Coming Back

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

"...be able to beat him up in the Republican primaries." (At the time, they didn't have a clue about..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

Chamber releases results of AISD parent satisfaction survey; Larry Faulkner threatens disciplinary action against University of Texas staff members who join sick-out; Log Cabin Republicans happy with strides made in GOP party; Mary Cheney has made several visits to Austin; Green Party secures a spot on the statewide ballot; Libertarian Party presidential candidate Harry Browne comes to Austin.

"...who didn't participate in either the Democratic or Republican primaries......"

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

East Timor. Campaign Finance Reform. Napster. Living Wages. Little Richard.

"...a registered voter who didn't vote in the March primaries to sign. Signing does not obligate you to vote..."

May 26, 2000 Column

Naked City

West Austin neighbors oppose MoPac's expansion, Thomas Henderson may be spending his lottery winnings to help elect Danny Thomas, ALGPC makes its endorsements for city council

"...forget the Tuesday, April 11 runoffs from the March primaries; see endorsements, p.6.) This week, the Austin Lesbian/Gay Political..."

April 7, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Speaking in Tongues

When Dan Dietz 'lets go,' he turns gibberish into art. And he proves it in the Salvage Vanguard Theater production of MacWellman's nonsense play Terminal Hip.

"...[of this production] couldn't be more perfect with the primaries and the elections this year. You listen to the..."

March 24, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

As usual, election night returns came slowly, turnout was low, and there wasn't much suspense.

March 17, 2000 News Feature

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