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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 2002
Page
4
A collection of Texas editorials compiled by the Associated Press features the papers’ views on state affairs, governance, and public policy. The selections reflect regional perspectives on politics energy education and social issues current at the time of publication.
Post election fundraising in Texas is treated as an auction of influence as lobbyists rush to fund officeholders before the December 14 deadline. Winners seek large sums from groups that backed losers, aiming to secure aid for the next session. The piece calls for outlawing post election contributions to curb buying influence.
Texas politics shift as Republicans gain a House majority for the first time in a century. Tom Craddick voices pledges to lead with bipartisan cooperation while Pete Laney exits as Democratic speaker. The Senate remains largely nonpartisan as power transitions in Austin.
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Odessa American for a public forum. Provide comments by mail to Odessa American PO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79780 or by fax to 915-333-7742 or via the newspaper’s online submission address.
Mona Charen argues the 1994 Republican victory changed expectations, with Clinton's 1992 win seen as modest and Democrats becoming a minority. She cautions Republicans to honor voter calls on security and immigration while avoiding overreach beyond the elections.
Larry Elder notes Nancy Pelosi D California will take the House minority leadership role, contrasting her liberal stances with GOP victories. He cites her past votes on force authorization and welfare reform, gun control, AIDS needle programs, and social issues. Elder references Donna Brazile’s view of Pelosi as a risk taker and competitive against Republicans.
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