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  • Echoes of the Past for Governor and Gambling in Texas

    05/13/2004 8:27:38 PM PDT · by Theodore R. · 158+ views
    Austin, TX, American-Statesman ^ | 05-10-04 | McNeely, Dave
    Monday, May 10, 2004 Consider these ingredients: The governor, who once opposed the idea of gambling to raise money for the state, comes out in favor of it. A tax bill is taken apart on the House floor by restive members. The Senate is called upon to try to clean up and perhaps cure the school finance mess, while the courts stand ready to act. That was in 1991. But it seems like it's happening all over again. In 1991, Democrat Ann Richards was governor. Though she'd earlier spoken negatively about a lottery, she was backed into endorsing it in...
  • Molly Beth Malcolm to Step Down: "Democrats Are Lining up for Hot Seat" in TX

    09/19/2003 5:29:58 AM PDT · by Theodore R. · 18 replies · 316+ views
    Austin, TX, American-Statesman ^ | 09-18-03 | McNeely, Dave
    Democrats are lining up for hot seat Thursday, September 18, 2003 One might question why anyone wants to be the chair of the Texas Democratic Party In The Time Of George Bush. But several folks apparently do. Molly Beth Malcolm announced Tuesday she'll resign Oct. 25. On that day, the State Democratic Executive Committee will choose a replacement to serve until the party's 2004 convention. Malcolm has held the office for 5 1/2 years. Given the Democrats' miserable fortunes recently, some observers would compare the chairmanship to being captain of the Titanic. With the Democrats completely out of power, it's...