[Theodore R.]

I was in Abilene for a few hours last week and saw stickers saying "Republicans for Stenholm." If the popular Stenholm gets 75 percent of the Taylor Co. and surrounding areas vote, he could be on his way to victory. So Neugebauer is wise to focus on Abilene but also to try to maximize his voter support in his Lubbock base.

I also passed through parts of the districts (Irving)where Pete Sessions is opposed by the popular national Democrat Martin Frost and Wohlgemuth faces the popular media favorite Chet Edwards. Sessions seemed to have far more yard signs than Frost, not that this means anything, and Edwards' candidacy seemed more visible than that of Wohlgemuth, who I think will be handicapped by her unusual name. I think Sessions would be more likely to win than either Neugebauer or Wohlgemuth.

[Redbob]

Why in the world would there be "Republicans for Stenholm?"

Granted, Charlie is the most conservative member of the Texas Dimocratic Congressional delegation - only because Ralph Hall jumped parties - but if he were a 'Pubbie, he'd easily be the most liberal member of the GOP delegation!
By a considerable margin!

[Dog Gone]

Edwards is toast. Frost is toast. Quit being such a pessimist.

Of all the Democrats being targeted, only Stenholm has a chance to survive, and he's still the underdog. These new districts were meticulously drawn to do the utmost damage to the Democrats.

[JohnnyZ]

If the popular Stenholm gets 75 percent of the Taylor Co. and surrounding areas vote, he could be on his way to victory.

The "popular" Stenholm lost Taylor County in 2002 and barely managed to survive the election at all.

Pete Sessions is opposed by the popular national Democrat Martin Frost and Wohlgemuth faces the popular media favorite Chet Edwards.

The "popular" Chet Edwards also nearly lost in 2002. The "popular" Martin Frost is "popular" with liberals, but that's about it.