An already big deal seemed even bigger when likely-speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, chose the State Capitol rotunda for his first press conference since the withdrawal of Speaker Tom Craddick from the race. The first floor of the rotunda, where Straus and other members would take questions, filled with capitol staffers, press, lobbyists and other lurkers.

Those who didn't want to crane for a good view filled the balconies overlooking the rotunda to catch the action. Crazy day in Texas history. Check out a short slideshow below.

UPDATE 4:25pm: The Statesman has much, much better photos taken by a pro. Enjoy them!

P.S. Thank you for your patronage here on the blog. I ran into a lot of you at the event this morning and you were very kind, so thanks again.

1 Comments

Jim said:

I resent the term "lurker".

January 5, 2009 2:20 PM

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