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News For November, 2010

  • People You Should Know

    By Emily Ramshaw and Matt Stiles

    When the Legislature convenes in January, more than three-dozen new members will take their seats in the Texas House — almost all of them Republicans, and many as surprised to be there as you’ll be to see them. Here’s a freshman facebook to help you keep them straight. Full Story 

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    Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman

  • Trust Busted

    By Reeve Hamilton

    The Texas Democratic Trust might have been the biggest single loser in Tuesday's general election, as Texas Republicans swept away most of the advances that the group financed and fought for during the last three election cycles. And the losses came as the Trust prepared to shut down its operations — its mission ended, if not accomplished. Full Story 

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  • Majority Rules

    By Elise Hu

    Whether you call it a wave, a rout or a tsunami, one thing is clear: Republicans in the Texas House won a massive mandate for conservative bills — and budgeting — in the coming legislative session. Full Story 

  • The Speaker in a Squeaker?

    By Ben Philpott, KUT News

    Tuesday's elections gave Republicans a nearly two-thirds majority in the Texas House — and, with it, the power to do just about whatever they want in the next legislative session. But as Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, the party faithful are battling over who should lead the lower chamber. Full Story 

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  • What Chet Does Next

    By Morgan Smith

    His resounding defeat was only one of Election Day’s many hits to the solar plexus of the state Democratic Party. But the loss of the powerful and politically talented U.S. congressman from Waco engenders the most speculation. What's next for Chet Edwards? Full Story 

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    Credit: Illustration by Marjorie Cotera/Todd Wiseman

  • The Weekly TribCast: Episode 53

    By Elise Hu

    In this post-election TribCast, Evan, Elise and Ben look back on the election year that was and discuss Gov. Rick Perry's political future and the implications of the massive Republican landslide in the Texas House. Full Story 

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  • 2010: Neil Waiting For Final Vote Tally

    By Emily Ramshaw

    Republican Dan Neil, who lost to Democratic Rep. Donna Howard in Tuesday's HD-48 election by a mere 15 votes, released a statement tonight saying he's going to wait for every legal vote to be "received and counted" before he decides his next course of action — namely, whether to ask for a recount. Full Story 

    State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, and her GOP challenger, Dan Neil.
    Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman

  • 2010: 130 to Chisum

    By Ross Ramsey

    House Speaker Joe Straus says he's now got 130 votes for re-election as speaker — and that the only thing new is that 99 Republicans instead of 76 will make the House a much more conservative body. But State Rep. Warren Chisum says he will continue the challenge to Straus that he announced three weeks ago. Full Story 

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    Credit: Bob Daemmrich

  • Straus: "I Don't Need Lessons" From Chisum

    By Elise Hu

    "I don't need lessons on how to be a Republican," Joe Straus said Wednesday morning, responding to claims by his challenger in the Speaker's race, state Rep. Warren Chisum, R-Pampa, that he isn't Republican enough to hold the leadership post. Full Story 

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  • White's Concession Speech

    By Elise Hu

    After it became clear that the early returns were against him, Bill White called on Democratic voters to support Gov. Rick Perry. “All our elected leaders, including our national leadership, deserve respect,” he said. Full Story 

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  • Perry's Victory Speech

    By Elise Hu

    Gov. Rick Perry addresses hundreds of supporters in Buda after voters re-elected him to an unprecedented third full term in office. Hitting on a familiar theme, Perry said Texans were "tired of big government" and "fed up" with Washington's intrusion into their daily lives. Full Story 

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  • Perry, White Look to the Future

    By Evan Smith

    As Gov. Rick Perry won another four years in office last night and his Democratic challenger, Bill White, conceded defeat, both men hinted at what they might do next. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story 

    The press risers set up for Gov. Rick Perry and other Republicans' on election night, November 2, 2010.
    Credit: Bob Daemmerich

  • 2010: Few Hiccups With Harris County Ballots

    By Julián Aguilar

    A fire in August that destroyed thousands of electronic voting machines in Houston prolonged the release of Harris County voting totals. Despite the delay, election officials expect to decide close races early Wednesday morning. But the outcome of one hotly contested race is known: Bill White defeated Rick Perry in his home county by a margin of less than 2 percent. Full Story 

    Paper-ballot boxes flood Reliant Center, where Harris County officials convened to count thousands of paper ballots.
    Credit: Callie Richmond