Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Rasmussen 2012 Hypo Match-ups
Obama, Romney Tied at 45%;
Obama 48%, Palin 42%
If the election were held today, Obama would be in trouble...
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2012/2012_match_ups_obama_romney_tied_at_45_obama_48_palin_42
Obama 48%, Palin 42%
If the election were held today, Obama would be in trouble...
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2012/2012_match_ups_obama_romney_tied_at_45_obama_48_palin_42
Texas Pols Waiting for Hutch to Make a Move
The Amarillo Globe-News' Enrique Rangel notes that more than a dozen Texas politicians are waiting with bated breath for KBH to resign from the Senate. http://www.amarillo.com/stories/072009/new_news6.shtml.
According to the column, KBH is facing pressure from fellow GOP senators to stay put for a while, but she also needs to return to Texas if she hopes to win next year's primary battle against Perry.
All the while, a cadre Texas GOPers are lining up to run for KBH's Senate seat:
"Republicans who would like to take her seat are: Republicans Lt. Gov. David David Dewhurst, Railroad Commissioners Elizabeth Ames Jones and Michael Williams, state Sen. Florence Shapiro and former Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams. The Democrats are former State Comptroller John Sharp and Houston Mayor Bill White. All these folks have or can raise the money needed to run credible campaigns.
But that is not the end of the story. Just as Dewhurst is counting on Hutchison to resign so that he can announce his candidacy, other folks want to know if he will not seek re-election so they can run for lieutenant governor, especially Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, a fellow Republican.
And if Abbott runs for lieutenant governor, former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz and state Rep. Dan Branch of Dallas, both Republicans, hope to succeed him. In the Democratic camp, state Sen. Royce West of Dallas also is expected to run for attorney general."
Rumor has it that KBH would prefer fellow Dallasite Florence Shapiro replace her in the Senate.
According to the Texas Election Code, §§ 204.003 and 204.005, if Hutchison resigns on or before Dec. 30, 2009, a special election will be held for the remainder of her unexpired term (ending Jan 2013). Under Texas law, the special election would be held on May 8, 2010 (Tex. Elec. Code § 41.001). If she resigns after Dec. 30, 2009, her replacement will be determined on November 3, 2010. In either event, Perry will make an interim replacement if Congress is in session.
It is this blogger’s opinion that a special election would be advantageous to Republicans generally and KBH specifically. A truncated primary would ameliorate the inevitable in-fighting among all of the Republican candidates. Plus, the time limitations prevent Houston Mayor Bill White from gaining the state-wide name recognition he would need to even be competitive.
For KBH, a special election for HER seat keeps her the focus of the news cycle while crowding Perry out.
According to the column, KBH is facing pressure from fellow GOP senators to stay put for a while, but she also needs to return to Texas if she hopes to win next year's primary battle against Perry.
All the while, a cadre Texas GOPers are lining up to run for KBH's Senate seat:
"Republicans who would like to take her seat are: Republicans Lt. Gov. David David Dewhurst, Railroad Commissioners Elizabeth Ames Jones and Michael Williams, state Sen. Florence Shapiro and former Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams. The Democrats are former State Comptroller John Sharp and Houston Mayor Bill White. All these folks have or can raise the money needed to run credible campaigns.
But that is not the end of the story. Just as Dewhurst is counting on Hutchison to resign so that he can announce his candidacy, other folks want to know if he will not seek re-election so they can run for lieutenant governor, especially Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, a fellow Republican.
And if Abbott runs for lieutenant governor, former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz and state Rep. Dan Branch of Dallas, both Republicans, hope to succeed him. In the Democratic camp, state Sen. Royce West of Dallas also is expected to run for attorney general."
Rumor has it that KBH would prefer fellow Dallasite Florence Shapiro replace her in the Senate.
According to the Texas Election Code, §§ 204.003 and 204.005, if Hutchison resigns on or before Dec. 30, 2009, a special election will be held for the remainder of her unexpired term (ending Jan 2013). Under Texas law, the special election would be held on May 8, 2010 (Tex. Elec. Code § 41.001). If she resigns after Dec. 30, 2009, her replacement will be determined on November 3, 2010. In either event, Perry will make an interim replacement if Congress is in session.
It is this blogger’s opinion that a special election would be advantageous to Republicans generally and KBH specifically. A truncated primary would ameliorate the inevitable in-fighting among all of the Republican candidates. Plus, the time limitations prevent Houston Mayor Bill White from gaining the state-wide name recognition he would need to even be competitive.
For KBH, a special election for HER seat keeps her the focus of the news cycle while crowding Perry out.
Perry Visits Iraq ... Again
Perry and three other governors visited Iraq over the weekend following an invitation from the Defense Department. http://www.star-telegram.com/state_news/story/1494826.html. On Saturday night, Perry dined with members of the Texas National Guard by flashlight, and he jokingly described it as "a romantic setting."
This visit, Perry's second to Iraq this year, leads one to wonder ... Is Perry running for governor or president? One thing at a time Governor....
Interestingly, Perry was accompanied by another possible 2012 contender, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. The two-term Pawlenty recently ruled out running for a third term saying, "Being governor should not be a permanent position." http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/06/minnesota-gov-tim-pawlenty-wont-run-for-reelection-is-presidential-bid-in-the-wind.html. Do you think he discussed his views with Perry?
This visit, Perry's second to Iraq this year, leads one to wonder ... Is Perry running for governor or president? One thing at a time Governor....
Interestingly, Perry was accompanied by another possible 2012 contender, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. The two-term Pawlenty recently ruled out running for a third term saying, "Being governor should not be a permanent position." http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/06/minnesota-gov-tim-pawlenty-wont-run-for-reelection-is-presidential-bid-in-the-wind.html. Do you think he discussed his views with Perry?
Thursday, July 16, 2009
A Texas Civil War
DMN is reporting that more than two dozen of Perry's big donors have switched to Hutchison during the last six months. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/texassouthwest/legislature/stories/DN-govmoney_16tex.ART.State.Edition1.4bc51b9.html. Adding insult to injury, some of the donors are Perry appointees:
"Ned Holmes of Houston, a Perry appointee to the Texas Transportation Commission, gave $77,000 to Hutchison, campaign finance reports released Wednesday show. Robert Rowling of Dallas, who gave $100,000 to Hutchison, was on the University of Texas Board of Regents, and Charles Tate of Houston, also a $100,000 giver to Hutchison, used to be on Perry's Council for Science and Biotechnology."
The DMN article goes on to explain this Texas showdown is dividing families and individuals. In some cases, husbands and wives are supporting different candidates. In other cases, individuals have donated to both Perry and Hutchison.
It's a good thing there's plenty of $$ in this state....
"Ned Holmes of Houston, a Perry appointee to the Texas Transportation Commission, gave $77,000 to Hutchison, campaign finance reports released Wednesday show. Robert Rowling of Dallas, who gave $100,000 to Hutchison, was on the University of Texas Board of Regents, and Charles Tate of Houston, also a $100,000 giver to Hutchison, used to be on Perry's Council for Science and Biotechnology."
The DMN article goes on to explain this Texas showdown is dividing families and individuals. In some cases, husbands and wives are supporting different candidates. In other cases, individuals have donated to both Perry and Hutchison.
It's a good thing there's plenty of $$ in this state....
Monday, July 13, 2009
Kay Is In It To Win It
DMN reports KBH has raised $6.7 million since January and has $12.5 million cash on hand in her epic race against Perry. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/politics/state/stories/071309dntexhutchison.38c8b5be.htmlThis is a $2.4 million greater than Perry, and KBH also has a $3.2 million cash-on-hand advantage. $6.7 million is also more than any other Texas Republican (save GWB) has raised in one reporting period. KBH also said at a Dallas press conference Monday that she will formally announce her candidacy next month. Looks like Kay is coming out swinging.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Palin to Campaign for Perry
The Washington Times is reporting that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will campaign for Perry in next year's primary. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/12/palin-stump-conservative-democrats/. It's interesting that the article indicates he is the only politician so far to be eager to have Palin campaign for him. Is Rick feeling nervous?
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