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For this week's nonscientific survey of politics and government insiders, we asked about some hot Republican congressional primaries, about voter turnout and about early voting.

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For the latest nonscientific survey of politics and government insiders, we asked about several hotly contested Democratic primaries for Congress, and we threw in a question about the email volleys roiling the Texas Senate.

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For this week's nonscientific survey of political and governmental insiders, we asked about the issues and groups with the greatest influence on the May primaries, about early voting, and about whether online voting ought to be allowed. 

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For this week's nonscientific survey of political and government insiders, we asked about 10 of the hottest primary races involving incumbents in the Texas House. 

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For this week's nonscientific survey of political and government insiders, we asked about the state's Ethics Commission, reporting laws for lobbyists and third-party advocates, and about ending pensions for lawbreaking lawmakers.

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For this week's nonscientific survey of political and government insiders, we asked for predictions on some of the key races on the May 29 primary ballot.

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For this week's nonscientific survey of political and government insiders, we turned to the elections, predictions about how many and what kind of Republicans will get elected, most important and expensive races, and what to ask a candidate if you could only ask one question.

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For this week's nonscientific survey of the state's political and government insiders, we asked about their current assessment of the presidential race, federal health care, prosecutor accountability, and whether the governor could wind up on the national ticket.

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For this week's nonscientific survey of political and government insiders, we asked about the state's infrastructure problems, about tax incentives for a cash-rich company and about the economic effects of Texas vs. the EPA.

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For this week's nonscientific survey of government and political insiders, we asked who's likely to get beat in this year's elections, who would replace the lieutenant governor if he leaves, and whether the speaker of the House is safe.

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For this week's nonscientific survey of our political and governmental insiders, we asked who would win a fantasy matchup between Rick Perry and Greg Abbott, whether there will be a runoff in the Senate race, and who'll be the next Railroad Commissioner.

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For this week's nonscientific survey of politics and government insiders, we asked about independent redistricting commissions, same-sex unions and the wealthy. 

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For this week's nonscientific survey of political and government insiders, we asked about the outcomes of the GOP's presidential and Senate primaries in Texas, the influence of the Tea Party and whether Texans will vote for a Mormon candidate for president.

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For this week's nonscientific survey of political and government insiders, we asked about third-party groups in the primaries — both the ideological and trade types — and whether they have much influence in elections.

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For this week's nonscientific survey of government and political insiders, we asked about primary elections, who benefits from delays in those dates, and what will happen to voter turnout.