Cause they like Abbott and don’t GaF about term limits? Don’t see West’s rationale for running?
I’d figure West is a big underdog here, Trump is with Abbott, he has 77% approval among Republicans. A decisive loss doesn’t help West’s career. The winner being bloodied up for the general (not high risk but you can’t call Texas safe anymore) doesn’t help anything.
Isn’t he giving up the hard won chairmanship to probably lose? Abbott hasn’t been perfect (nor is he Perry) but I’m not feeling this as a smart move just cause “time for a change” or personal ambition. Seems more like a ticket back to obscurity after finally getting back into a political position.
As a potential carpetbagger I won’t fault him for being a recent Texan though.
I think Abbott has had some serious missteps as of late, proving that I think it’s time for him to step aside.