Mom of Former GOP Rep. Endorses Democrat Moody
Former El Paso Republican state Rep. Pat Haggerty's mom is apparently not one to forgive and forget.
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Pat Haggerty is a lobbyist and a former state representative who famously initiated the "walk out" during the 2007 legislative session.
Haggerty, a Republican, was first elected in 1988 and represented district 78 in El Paso. During his tenure, Haggerty served on the House Corrections Committee, among others, and was a leader on jail issues.
A moderate Republican, Haggerty was ...
Former Lawmaker Pat Haggerty Arrested in Calif.
- by Julián Aguilar and Keegan Kyle, Voice of San Diego
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Former State Rep. Pat Haggerty was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in San Diego on Saturday after failing a sobriety test at a police checkpoint. State Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, was in the car with Haggerty when the driver was allegedly operating a rental car with a blood-alcohol level exceeding the .08 state limit.
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Dee Margo Wins Republican Contest in HD78
Second verse same as the first in El Paso’s HD-78, where Republican Dee Margo and Democrat state Rep. Joe Moody will face each other again in the November general election. El Paso businessman Margo beat first-time GOP candidate Jay Kleberg in the race to represent West and Northeast El Paso in the Texas House.
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Dee Margo, Jay Kleberg Battle for Texas House Seat
About the only thing Jay Kleberg and Dee Margo have in common is the R next their names on the primary ballot — that and their desire to take on freshman Democratic state Rep. Joe Moody in November.
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GOP Struggles to Make Gains on Texas Border
In blood-red Texas, 19 border legislative races are up for grabs in 2010 — but Republicans are running in only 6. And only 2 GOP candidates have raised any significant cash so far.
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Analysts Question Value of Political Endorsments
They certainly provide daily fodder for campaign news coverage, but there’s no guarantee that endorsements will translate to anything positive for a candidate — let alone an electoral victory.
Full StoryDee Margo's to Make Third Bid for Legislature
El Paso Republican businessman Dee Margo said today he will run for the Texas House again, taking on Democrat Joe Moody. The campaign will be Margo's third try for a seat in the Texas Legislature.
Full StoryAnother El Paso Republican to Challenge Moody
El Paso Republican Rene Diaz invited us at The Texas Tribune this morning to join him on his "journey" as he runs for the Texas House. Diaz is going to run for the HD78 seat that Democrat Joe Moody now represents.
Full StoryNew Republican Name in the El Paso Game
El Paso business developer Jay Kleberg confirmed Sunday that he will run as a Republican in 2010 against state Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso.
Full StoryEl Paso Politicos Lining Up to Replace Shapleigh
El Paso state Sen. Eliot Shapleigh's surprise announcement that he won't seek another term in the Texas Senate in 2010 set off speculation about his plans for higher office — and a vigorous fight to replace him.
Full StoryGOP Candidate Won't Run for El Paso Senate Seat
Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, won't face another challenge from wealthy El Paso businessman Dee Margo in 2010, but freshman Rep. Joe Moody might.
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