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Straus Claims Enough Support for Speaker

January 5, 2009 3:49 pm by: Ben Philpott

GOP compromise candidate asserts his front-runner status in race to preside over the Texas House.

State Rep. Joe Straus III (R-San Antonio) addresses supporters and State Capitol staffers a day after State Rep. Tom Craddick (R-Midland) ends his quest for a fourth term as House Speaker.

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