However, Kay Hutchison will be formidable, if she enters the race. Perry's got all the Texas money lined up, so Hutchison will have to go out of state for cash, and to the Democrats.
If Perry can get a revamped school funding program through the legislature that does something about property taxes, he's a shoo-in.
Hutchison has a lot of independent and Democrat support for whatever office she may seek.
Hutchinson has the backing of the pro-abortion side, too. Including the WISH List
http://www.thewishlist.org/
Senator Hutchinson's page on the Wish List site:
http://www.thewishlist.org/Hutchison.htm