That's the kiss of death, as far as I'm concerned. If he's already promoting a guest worker program before the election, he'll be an illegal's best friend if he's elected.
Patterson is off my list!
With the negatives on Patrick, I may go with Staples as the one with the least negatives. I also think Staples will finish fourth, but that would not be a consideration in my votes. I think the order of finish will be Dewhurst, Patrick, Patterson, Staples. Dewhurst and Patterson are very close to the Bushes.