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To: Hydroshock

I agree that there is not a good Republican, however, turning our state over to a nut case would be unforgiveable. Kinky started this whole thing as a joke--a bet--.I do not want someone like that in the governor's office.


112 posted on 09/12/2006 9:35:23 AM PDT by maeng
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To: maeng

I do.


113 posted on 09/12/2006 9:38:59 AM PDT by Hydroshock ( (Proverbs 22:7). The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.)
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To: maeng
The main issue is not Friedman or Strayhorn, but Chris Bell, the Democrat. Conservatives angered by the corporate franchise tax and the Trans Texas Tollway may sit the race out or vote for Friedman or the Libertarian candidate. Some moderates may vote for Strayhorn. The Democratic Party has a near lock on the black vote and a large majority of the Hispanic vote. Combined with white liberals (including homosexuals) in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston, the union vote, especially in the Beaumont - Port Arthur area, and even mostly elderly white "yellow dog" Democrats in rural Texas and blue collar communities in the urban areas, Chris Bell could easily get into the 35-40% range, which may be enough to win.

I am not saying this will happen, but it is also within the realm of possibility. Were the Democrats to capture the Texas governorship, it would be an instant morale booster for liberals and a major blow to Republican spirits. The one saving grace the GOP may have is the focus the national Democratic Party has on recapturing the U.S. Congress. Given that the Texas governor's office is weak and holding the office in 2010 for the Congressional reapportionment in 2011-12 would be an expensive proposition. Taking and holding the state houses in Ohio and Florida may be a better long-term bet for them.

I don't like the lesser of two, or least of four, evils, but it is the best Texas can do for now. Perhaps in 2010, when Perry becomes ineligible, a strong conservative can run for governor.

130 posted on 09/12/2006 9:54:56 AM PDT by Wallace T.
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