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By Tom Baxter
1/6/2009 — Despite previous denials to the contrary, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, a strong Obama ally, accepts the job of DNC chairman. |
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By Hastings Wyman
1/6/2009 — The likely election of state Rep. Joe Straus (R) to replace Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick (R) on January 13 could produce a significant shift to the center and left, away from the conservatism that has dominated the chamber for the six years of Craddick’s time in the office. |
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1/5/2009 —
Hastings Wyman:
Outlook for 2009 |
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Considering the unexpected ups and downs of 2008, there’s no clear roadmap for 2009. There are, however, plenty of clues to important stories that will be making the headlines in Dixie this year. |
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1/2/2009 —
Hastings Wyman:
Grits |
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Louisiana: Cao Captures Spotlight; Arkansas: Watching Lincoln’s Vote; North Carolina: Crime and Punishment; Oklahoma: Nick’s Law; | | | | |