Monday, November 13, 2006

north texas legislators run for republican leadership positions


According to Capitol Annex, several North Texas Republicans are planning to make a bid for House leadership positions within the party.

Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis) is running for Minority Leader. He faces opposition in Rep. John Boehner of Ohio and Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana. Kay Granger (R-Ft. Worth) is running for GOP Conference Vice Chair. Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Dallas) hopes to become the next chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.

House Republicans hold leadership elections on Nov. 17.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Oh, please, please, PLEASE, let it be Smoky Joe! I can think of nothing that would please me more than having that bucolic smarmy fascist as the splotchy public face of the Republic Party.