Powerful players and the special election. A powerful pol considers jumping into a new contest. Power brokers at the Capitol.

Ah, it's so great when a theme comes together.

This week's Capital Notes Podcast runs down the new endorsements and alliances in the battle over the May 19 special election. We also check in with the rumor mill about a well-known politician who may be hopping into a possibly crowded battle for Congress. And Capitol Weekly's Anthony York runs down his newspaper's new list of the top power brokers in state politics.

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