The Race for Speaker
The Race for Speaker: Rep Warren Chisum, R-Pampa, released a statement to the media this morning saying that he has the required number of signatures (ten) from House members to force a Republican caucus to select the Republican nominee for Speaker. Said Chisum: “We need a Republican caucus to… continue reading...
Going for 102
Republican challenger Dan Neil just issued a press release stating that he intends to file an election contest as to the HD 48 balloting, citing official mistakes in tallying the votes. Neil lost the election on recount by 12 votes. Democratic incumbent Donna Howard likewise just issued a press… continue reading...
Where Now?
Now that a 101 seat Republican super majority has been achieved, conservative R’s are turning their attention to an internecine battle for the House speaker’s position. Joe Straus wrested the position from conservative Tom Craddick before last session by virtue of the support of 72 Democrats and 16 Republicans. … continue reading...