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PAC gives Republican Texas run-off candidates $100k boosts
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Two Republican candidates embattled in an upcoming run-off election recently had their coffers stuffed with a $100,000 donation from a political action committee.
Kentucky AG to run for governor in 2015
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Touting his increase in civil collections and promising to fund education, Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway, a Democrat, declared Thursday he will run for governor in 2015.
NRA backs Paxton in Texas AG race
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - In the race to become Texas' next attorney general, state Sen. Ken Paxton, a Republican, is pulling out the big guns, or rather the big guns are supporting him.
RNC launches new year-round grassroots effort
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - On Wednesday, the Republican National Committee announced the launch of Victory 365, a new permanent grassroots field operation that will run 365 days a year.
American distrust of SCOTUS grows following campaign contribution rulings
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A new poll shows the majority of Americans are more distrustful of the Supreme Court following two rulings easing restrictions on campaign contributions.
Davis turns to Connie Britton for boost to Lone Star State gubernatorial campaign
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Although the Democratic Governors Association refuses to back her bid for governor, it seems Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis can count on celebrities for support.
Virginia independent announces candidacy for U.S. House seat, focuses on minimum wage
NORFOLK, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Running as an independent, Justin Gandino-Saadein on Monday announced his candidacy for Virginia's 3rd Congressional District - the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, a Democrat.
SCOTUS justice to speak at William & Mary Law School graduation
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Legal Newsline) - On Sunday, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will deliver the commencement address at William & Mary Law School's graduation ceremony.
Rick Perry tells NBC America 'believes in second chances'
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A recent interview and a planned political trip to the nation's first caucus state might be construed as signs Texas Gov. Rick Perry is tipping his hand on a second presidential run.
Mostyn, other trial lawyers spending big on Crist's campaign in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - No matter what political banner he decides to run under, Charlie Crist, the Democratic candidate for Florida governor this time around, can count on trial lawyers pouring millions into his coffers.
TLR endorses two GOP Texas legislature candidates in upcoming runoffs
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - For the upcoming May 27 primary runoff, a legal reform group has endorsed two Republican candidates seeking election to the Texas Legislature.
Bachmann endorses incumbent Texas congressman in Republican run-off
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - On Wednesday, Michele Bachmann, an iconic tea party figure and former GOP presidential candidate, endorsed U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall, R-Texas, in the upcoming Republican primary runoff.
Texas Dem endorsed by Democracy for America in lieutenant governor race
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A progressive advocacy group is throwing its support behind Texas state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, in the race to become Texas' next lieutenant governor.
Crist holds 10-point lead over Scott in Fla. governor's race, poll shows
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist, now running as a Democrat, continues to maintain a strong lead over the current Republican governor Rick Scott, a new poll indicates.
Windy City residents giving to Texas gubernatorial candidate's campaign
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - From renowned authors to trial lawyers, Chicago residents are filling the campaign coffers of Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis, the Democratic nominee for governor.
Braley touts farm work in first campaign ad
WATERLOO, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Over the weekend, U.S. Rep. and Senate-candidate Bruce Braley released his first TV campaign ad, entitled "Work," which touches on his labors as a teenage farmer while he saved for school.
WV CALA releases 'Dirty Dozen' list, candidates funded by trial lawyers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A West Virginia legal reform group has released its "Dirty Dozen" list highlighting candidates funded in part by trial lawyers.
Retired SCOTUS justice to testify at Senate hearing on campaign finance
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - On Wednesday, a former U.S. Supreme Court justice will testify before the Senate on the high court's recent decision to strike down overall campaign contribution limits.
Calif. governor candidate seeks to reform handgun carrying laws
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, a tea party favorite and Republican gubernatorial candidate, recently amended legislation seeking to reform California's handgun carry license laws.
'American Idol' runner-up once again in search of votes
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - With early voting already underway, musician and Congress hopeful Clay Aiken will soon find out if he will once again be a runner-up or the featured star this time around.