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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples

by Christopher Hooks

Todd Staples Exits the Stage

Fri, Sep 19, 2014 |

Todd Staples spent his whole tenure as agriculture commissioner gunning for his next race. Then he lost it. Now he's resigning. Where does that leave Texas?...Read More

by Christopher Hooks

Mighty Jim Hogan and the Art of the Anti-Campaign

Jim Hogan won the Democratic nomination for agriculture commissioner having spent no time and no money in pursuit of it. Now, he's going for the big prize.

Thu, Jul 24, 2014 |

When Jim Hogan decided to run for Texas agriculture commissioner, he decided that he didn't want to be a typical politician. So far, so good....Read More

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