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Mon Jan 07, 2008 at 04:13 PM CST
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The Austin Political Report, one of my favorite new blogs on the block, confirms the news from this morning's press conference.
As expected, Travis Co. DA Ronnie Earle has endorsed Rosemary Lehmberg in the four-way race to succeed him. During a news conference at the Courthouse this morning, he said Lehmberg "has had a greater role in the success of the Travis County District Attorney's Office than any other single person."
Lehmberg joined the office six months before he did, Earle noted, and "has been the director and supervisor of every division of this office. For the past ten years as First Assistant Travis County District Attorney she has supervised the work of all these divisions."
Capitol Annex has some extended remarks from Earle.
In a race that has yet to be noted by any major developments, endorsements, or direction among the Austin political class- Earle's endorsement is certainly a major assist. It's likely the race (which is very fluid) will go to a runoff and today's endorsement certainly increases the odds that Lehmberg will be in it. |
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