The speaker is done.

According to an Associated Press story in the Dallas Morning News, four members reported that Craddick is dropping his bid to remain Speaker. 

Over at the Statesman,  Representative Sid Miller dismissed Straus’ gang of 85 stating:

“I don’t think it will matter.  The dynamics of the race has changed. It’s not a Straus-Craddick race anymore. It’s a whole new day.”

Whatever you say, Sid.

The Houston Chronicle reports that the Speaker tossed in his towel.  Representative Will Hartnett (Dallas) said Craddick has withdrawn and freed his pledges.  According to Harnett, the “vast bulk” of the erstwhile speaker’s pledges are now supporting John Smithee.

So now, according to Craddick loyalists, it’s shaping up to be a Straus-Smithee race for the speaker.

Bring it on.

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