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Politics or pragmatism?

By Shawn Matlock

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Word out of Austin is that longtime Assistant District Attorney, and former Democratic state lawmaker Joe Shannon will be appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the remainder of the late Tim Curry's term as Tarrant County District Attorney.  Shannon's appointment comes as a surprise to many courthouse insiders, most of whom expected the governor to appoint either the heir apparent or someone from whom he can collect political support in the governor's upcoming reelection bid against Senator Hutchison.  Apparently, Governor Perry called potential nominees to give them the bad news on Tuesday.  Calls were placed to District Court Judges George Gallagher and Sharen Wilson, and former judge and current prosecutor Bob Gill.  The appointment itself is somewhat interesting...continue to full post

Full post as published by The Matlock Blog on May 05, 2009 (boomark / email).

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