Bush cites minority wins to broaden Texas GOP appeal
In Texas, two Bush appointees won GOP primaries, Michael Williams and Al Gonzales, with no Democratic opposition in November. Williams would be the first Black statewide nonjudicial member, Gonzales is Hispanic. Bush promoted both in ads and rallies as part of expanding the party base to independents and minority voters.
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George W. Bush
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Michael Williams
Supreme Court
al Gonzales
Williams
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Bush
al Gore
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U.S
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Laura
George Bush
Justice Gonzales
Incumbents fare well in Texas primary
In Texas, 31 races with incumbents in the Senate and House saw only three incumbents defeated and one runoff. Republicans saw gains in districts including Jones and Siebert, while Solis lost to Jose Menendez. Party leaders vowed to pursue November contests as Democrats pushed back on the GOP record.
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Elizabeth Jones
Solis
Jose Menendez
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Rio Grande growers get much-needed rain
Rain heavy clouds soaked the Rio Grande Valley with over an inch of rainfall, easing months of drought. Brownsville logged 2.38 inches, Harlingen 2.14, Hebronville 2.46, and Port Mansfield 3.20 inches, boosting yearly totals above average. National Weather Service forecaster Jeff Philo said drought relief arrived as storms moved through Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Hebronville
Port Mansfield
Zia Mahmood's Around the World in 80 Hands reviewed
Bridge columnist notes Zia Mahmood’s skill and several hands from a Chicago stanza rubber match. Fred Chang and Sam Lev figure in a tense deal where a diamond start and odd heart lead lead to Zia claiming 11 tricks for plus 1520.
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Master Point Press
Zia
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East
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Chang
West
Sam Lev
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