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The Rise of the Invisible Man

Can longshot Democrat Chris Bell ring up a miracle?

by Amy Smith October 27, 2006September 30, 2025

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Point Austin: Five-Card Draw

As the governor’s race begins, is there a winning hand for Texas?

by Michael King July 14, 2006September 30, 2025

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Political Realist

An Interview with Ben Barnes

by Amy Smith July 7, 2006September 30, 2025

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Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

by Amy Smith February 10, 2006March 6, 2026

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Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from beneath the pink granite dome

by Chronicle Staff August 5, 2005September 30, 2025

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Grandma vs. Cowboy

Can Strayhorn lasso Perry? Maybe the Lege will tell.

by Amy Smith June 24, 2005September 30, 2025

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Bush Dodges Another Bullet

Dan Rather takes one for the president

by Michael King September 24, 2004September 30, 2025

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Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

Edited By Mike Clark-MadisonSeptember 10, 2004September 30, 2025

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Ben Barnes in Heavy Rotation

Old stories become big news in the presidential race

by Michael King September 3, 2004September 30, 2025

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Barnes: ‘Take Back Texas’

The former Texas political star fires up local Democrats

by Lee Nichols June 4, 2004September 30, 2025

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Sharpstown vs. Tomstown

Capitol political scandal recalls memories of a more innocent time

by Michael King March 5, 2004September 30, 2025

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The Democrats, Scrambled

Climb on the roller coaster, the ride has just begun

by Michael King January 30, 2004September 30, 2025

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