Texas Speaker Won’t Seek Re-Election

“Deserted by even his staunchest allies, embattled Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R) said that he will not seek reelection, the Austin American Statesman reports.

“It was a stunning coda to the long rise and sudden demise of a remarkable Texas politician who, over the course of half his lifetime, went from the youngest member of the House to its speaker before falling victim to his own hubris.”

CNN notes the scandal involved “an audio recording in which he apparently sought help ousting incumbent members of his own party.”