The Race of His Life
Democrat Chet Edwards faces his toughest test yet.
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Dave Mann has been with the Observer since 2003. Before that, he worked as a reporter in Fort Worth and Washington, D.C. He was born and raised in Philadelphia. He thinks border collies are the world’s greatest dogs, and believes in the nourishing powers of pickup basketball.
Democrat Chet Edwards faces his toughest test yet.
The 2010 Campaigns Set Dangerous Precedent
Warren Horinek was a vicious drunk with a history of threatening his wife. But his conviction for murdering her was based on junk science--like thousands of others.
Avoiding tough questions won't fly in a national campaign
If door-to-door politicking is the key to winning elections, why are Texas Democrats slow to embrace it?