Morning Round-Up

by: Karl-Thomas Musselman

Wed Jan 28, 2009 at 08:30 AM CST

• Remember, contribution limits are now $2,400 per individual for a primary and $2,400 for a general election for federal candidates in the 2010 elections. (The Hill)


• Kay Bailey Hutchison hires a campaign manager: Rick Wiley. (Roll Call)


• Larry Joe Doherty was the biggest loser among Texas 2008 candidates. That's not a bad thing, it's the fact that he got the most raw votes of any candidate that didn't win. In fact, his 143,719 votes was more than 9 other people who did get elected to Congress in Texas. TX-10 had the most voters of any congressional district in Texas: 333,083. (Austin Chronicle)


• Here's a quick list of what some of the statewide officials raised last reporting period. I think someone has a more comprehensive one somewhere, feel free to note in the comments. (Chron Blogs)


• Not a single U.S. Senate incumbent that polled over 50% in the last two cycles lost. Nearly half of those who polled at least once under the 50% mark, lost. (Daily Kos)


• This is beautiful. (Towleroad)


• This game, Auditorium, is more beautiful and addicting. Be prepared to give up 30 minutes.