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updated 3 hours 55 minutes ago Jeb's announcement signals the end of the Bush era By Tom Baxter 1/7/2009 — For 28 years, a Bush has held high office. But Jeb Bush's announcement he won't seek the Florida Senate seat means that era will come to an end next week. full story » more news »   Texas: Defeat of Craddick a Blow to Conservatives By Hastings Wyman 1/6/2009 — The 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. full story » more news »   1/6/2009 — Tom Baxter: Kaine takes 'electronic gig' as DNC chairman   Despite previous denials to the contrary, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, a strong Obama ally, accepts the job of DNC chairman. 1/5/2009 — Dick Pettys: Former Attorney General Griffin Bell dies   Griffin Bell, who served on the federal bench and as attorney general under Jimmy Carter, died Monday. 1/5/2009 — Hastings Wyman: Outlook for 2009   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. 1/2/2009 — Matt Towery: Inside The Numbers: The Nixon I Met Is The One Portrayed In New Movie   Those who have read advance copies of my new book, "Paranoid Nation: The Real Story of The 2008 Fight For The Presidency," will recall my coincidental encounter with Richard Nixon in 1983. The essence of that chance encounter explains much about Nixon, including the Nixon portrayed in the new movie. 1/2/2009 — Hastings Wyman: Grits   Louisiana: Cao Captures Spotlight; Arkansas: Watching Lincoln’s Vote; North Carolina: Crime and Punishment;