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  • Democrats appear to be in no rush to challenge Perry for governorship (Texas)

    06/15/2004 9:13:57 AM PDT · by Redbob · 11 replies · 203+ views
    San Antonio Express-News ^ | 6-15-4 | W. Gardner Selby
    AUSTIN — Democrats blame Gov. Rick Perry and the GOP-led Legislature for slashing children's health insurance and failing to fix public school funding. But, so far, not one Democrat is willing to use those tempting political targets and run in 2006 against the Republican governor, who has two possible challengers inside his own party. What gives? Prospective candidates, mindful that Democratic nominees have lost three straight gubernatorial elections, appear to be wary of moving too soon. "The state is not in transition now — it's completely in the hands of Republicans," said Democratic consultant Kelly Fero, adding that a "defeatist...