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Trial lawyers fueling Braley's run to stop 'farmer' from taking Senate Judiciary chair
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Seeking "help" for his U.S. Senate bid, Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, told a group of trial lawyers at a Texas fundraiser in January he's "someone who's been fighting tort reform for 30 years" and needs their "help" to stop a "farmer" from becoming the next chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Morrell captures Calif. state Senate seat
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - By a margin of more than 30,000 votes, Inland Empire voters have elected Mike Morrell, a Republican assemblyman, to represent them in California's State Senate District 23.
Davis escalates equal pay attack on Abbott
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - State Sen. and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis is so eager to hear Attorney General Greg Abbott, the Republican nominee, talk about his stance on equal pay that she literally has begun counting the seconds.
Abbott campaign blasts Texas governor candidate over public sector bond work
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - As Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott continues to face accusations on his stance for equal pay, the Republican gubernatorial candidate is attempting to turn the focus back on his Democratic rival and her law firm's work on public bonds.
Polling company offers tips on writing successful election candidate statements
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - A company specializing in helping candidates win their elections is offering tips on writing candidate statements.
Mega-donor Mostyn sponsors kosher chili cookoff at Houston Rodeo
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - It seems plaintiffs attorney Steve Mostyn, one of Texas' biggest political donors, isn't just a connoisseur of lawsuits but of kosher chili too.
Texas runoff candidates to speak at forum
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Two weeks from now, Texas candidates embattled in primary runoff elections will speak at a forum hosted by the Texas Business Roundtable.
Poll shows Cuomo still leading Republican challenger by 35 percent
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A new poll shows New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo still leads his Republican challenger Rob Astorino by a margin of 35 percent.
City of Longview cancels Ted Nugent's appearance at festival
LONGVIEW, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Ted Nugent won't be rocking Longview's 4th of July festival this summer, as the city opted to pay him not to show up amid the controversy surrounding Nugent's appearance with Texas gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Greg Abbott.
Republicans running for Calif. governor taking different stances
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The days of cookie-cut Republican candidates may be gone in California, as voters will soon choose between GOP contenders with contrasting views in the coming California primary.
Poll shows WV voters believe lawsuits hurting job creation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The majority of voters in West Virginia see job creation as the most pressing issue and believe lawsuits are hampering job growth, according to a new poll from a legal reform group.
Former Madison County judge crushes Democratic rivals in race for IL-13
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - The primary race for Illinois' 13th Congressional District ended with Ann Callis crushing her Democratic rivals, despite some groups thinking her connections to top lawmakers might hurt her chances.
RNC chairman sees Florida's 13 District win as a sign of things to come
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Republican David Jolly's winning the special election for Florida's 13th congressional district could mean GOP candidates are ready to usurp seats from Democrats come November, possibly even taking the Senate back, according to the Republican National Committee chairman.
Gas station's beaver mascot announces neutrality after Texas congressman's threats
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Following the announcement that a U.S. congressman would boycott Buc-ee's for endorsing a Republican running for Texas lieutenant governor, a spokesperson for the super-sized gas station chain said that Buc-ee's does not endorse any candidates.
Former Madison County judge continues TV ad blitz as Democratic race for IL-13 seat nears finish line
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - With the melee battle that is the primary race for Illinois' 13th Congressional District finally coming to conclusion next week, Ann Callis, the Democratic preferred, is pulling out all the stops, releasing her third TV ad in three weeks.