Straus to Announce 80+ Pledges Tonight

by: Matt Glazer

Sun Jan 04, 2009 at 05:16 PM CST

This race could be over tonight, before the January 13 vote happens.

Craddick's meeting and the announcement from Straus both seem eminent.

Republican Warren Chisum is on record for the Speaker race yet again:

Chisum said that contrary to a few days ago, he was no longer confident that Craddick had enough pledges to remain speaker. "I don't know. I don't know," he said. Without elaborating, he cited "a lot of new developments" that appeared in recent days to have changed the race's dynamics.

Chisum said he could not say whom Craddick might support should he withdraw from the race. Chisum said he'll wait to see what Craddick does and follow his lead.

Straus is said to announce his bipartisan support tonight and then be available to press and the public tomorrow.

The list and more information as it is available.

Update by KT: In addition to other announcements from Rep. Thompson and most of the San Antonio delegation...

Hubert Vo signed a pledge card for Joe Straus on Saturday.

Karen Loper    
Chief of Staff for State Representative Hubert Vo