I didn't look at the sign-up date.
Texans are not fooled. They know this school funding resolution, which has evaded Texas legislatures for over a decade, is a big deal. They're also aware of tort reform, and Republicans know all about the six additional seats the GOP picked up through redistricting and Perry's efforts to force the Democrats into three special sessions.
This won't even be a race anymore by August.
I agree with you.
I've never been a Perry fan, but the redistricting plus his willingness to to at least pander to the social conservatives means my vote is locked for him this time.
Kinky's probably close to his peak numbers. Bell's going to get enough votes from the Democrat core in Dallas, Houston and the Valley to keep Strayhorn from being a threat.