We had a touch of excitement with the beginning of Texas' 80th Legislature. Some of his former Republican supporters tried to oust Speaker Craddick due to his iron fist style of management. This would have been the first time in Texas history that a sitting Speaker had been removed by his own party. Representative Pitts hoped to take his place but backed down when it was decided that the vote could not be anonymous, out of fear that everyone who voted for Pitts would face...consequences...if Pitts lost. I fear it may be too late for the South Texas delegation, though, several of whom publicly gave Pitts their support on TV when it still looked like the vote was a go. Representative Herrerra was later seen on TV saying that he was not worried and all, but man...he should be worried. Ah, well.
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