Um, really? This Republican-leaning independent doesn't think so, based on what I've heard to date, but what do I know. I figure the Texas locals can chew on this one and help educate those of us outside the state.

This is from an upcoming issue of Texas Monthly.

http://www.texasmonthly.com/2010-02-01/feature-1.php

As someone who plans to vote for Debra Medina, I view this with decidedly mixed emotions.

He would be better than Obama, but that's not much.

A run for the Oval Office would at least get him out of Texas temporarily and hopefully permanently.

Not that I want to see Perry in DC...

I typically vote Republican but I can't stand Perry.

(01-15-2010 12:39 PM)TFW Wrote:  A run for the Oval Office would at least get him out of Texas temporarily and hopefully permanently.

Not that I want to see Perry in DC...

I typically vote Republican but I can't stand Perry.

We've already done that with one guy.
That's how we ended up with Obama.

Thr other day he said he had no desire/plans/inclination to run for any Washington level office. Not even a wait and see.

Of course, he is a politician, so things could change.

(01-11-2010 08:22 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  As someone who plans to vote for Debra Medina, I view this with decidedly mixed emotions.

How do you think Medina did last night?

I thought she was OK - not polished enough for prime time. But held her own with Perry, who seemed to be overly defensive and Hutchinson, who handled the Roe v Wade horribly.

Would have been great if Medina stuck with the sales tax and economic libertarian issues, stayed away from guns in grocery stores and free cocaine for the baby school children (I kid).

If she gets enough bounce in the polls, will she be in the next debate?

I suspect Perry won this round - he's ahead, didn't screw up.

Disappointed no one asked Perry about Willingham and/or the Forensic Commission manipulation.

(01-15-2010 12:39 PM)TFW Wrote:  A run for the Oval Office would at least get him out of Texas temporarily and hopefully permanently.

Not that I want to see Perry in DC...

I typically vote Republican but I can't stand Perry.

+1

(01-15-2010 06:06 PM)greyowl72 Wrote:  

(01-15-2010 12:39 PM)TFW Wrote:  A run for the Oval Office would at least get him out of Texas temporarily and hopefully permanently.

Not that I want to see Perry in DC...

I typically vote Republican but I can't stand Perry.

+1

+2

Interesting about Rick Perry...he's been governor for 10 years now but nobody will admit to voting for him. At least in the last election.

I thought that Debra did a great job last night. For starters, she actually answered the questions that were asked, which by itself differentiated her from the other two. She could have been more aggressive, and I think missed an opportunity to really stick it to both Rick and Kay on her closing statement. But, I know her personally (worked together on a couple of political projects in the past) and that is just not her style/personality.

I really do hope she gets into the debate on Jan. 29. The Republican primary voters deserve to have at least one person on stage forcing the issues instead of whining and arguing. And I'm sure the Democratic candidates and liberals are getting a kick out of this too.

I missed the debate due to a prior commitment. Does anyone know if it's being rerun?

Not that I need it to make up my mind.

It's supposed to be archived on http://www.texasdebates.org but that site appears to be down right now. Looks like somebody posted on Youtube (in 6 parts) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s839V2vFYS8

Burnt Orange Report has it up -broken down into 6 parts

Gov Debate 1

You might have to search down through the site a bit. Link will probably be good for only a couple of days from 1/15

Just announced that Medina will be included in the "big" debate on January 29:

http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/Medina...94852.html

She'll be in all the debates from what Im hearing.

all 3 will be in town for the HCRP's Reagan/Lincoln day dinner, Date TBD


Palin will be in town for perry Feb 7th

HW Bush endorsing KBH

So Baker and Bush among others endorse KBH but from what I've read Perry still has an almost 10 digit lead? I know Perry is trying to pin himself as the anti-Washington candidate but I don't get that from him at all. Somehow I see that lead evaporating a bit.