Mar 1, 1997 — By Paul Burka

Democratic lieutenant governor Bob Bullock’s immense power over the Texas Senate has vanished almost overnight. The Republican majority, which everyone said wouldn’t make any difference in how the Senate functions, made a difference after all. When Florence Shapiro of Plano successfully challenged Buster Brown of Lake Jackson, a Bullock ally,…

Dec 1, 1996 — By Paul Burka

Before the 1996 election, George W. Bush’s presidential chances were just talk. Now they’re hot. Jack Kemp blew his opportunity to be the undisputed standard-bearer with a mediocre—and, some say, disloyal—performance as Bob Dole’s running mate. The next GOP nominee will almost surely be someone who hasn’t run for president…

Nov 1, 1996 — By Paul Burka

Meet the newest Texas fat cats - the well-heeled contributors financing political campaigns in and out of our state.

Sep 30, 1995 — By Paul Burka

Phil Gramm’s master plan for defeating Dole, whipping Wilson, and locking up the GOP nomination.

Aug 31, 1995 — By Jan Jarboe Russell

Head of the class.

Aug 31, 1995 — By Paul Burka

The man of the House.

Apr 1, 1995 — By Paul Burka

Phil Gramm is a world-class fundraiser, but it will take more than money to carry him to the White House in 1996.