Category Archives: Election 2006

Having previously announced the support of conservative groups, Governor Perry has released a list of fellow Republican officeholders who really really like him. The endorsements for Perry were from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, Attorney General Greg Abbott, Agriculture Commissioner Susan … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Perry VsWorld blog points to this story about the early movings of the Perry campaign in Southeast Texas. He notes that there are no quotes in support of a primary challenge by Kay Bailey Hutchison, but I think the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m a bit behind Greg and Byron in noting that Richard Morrison is more or less gearing up already for a rematch with Tom DeLay in 2006. That may sound a bit extreme, getting started so soon, but it’s entirely … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison doesn’t attack Governor Perry in her op-ed piece on restoring CHIP funds. She doesn’t even mention him. She didn’t have to. Look at this quote: CHIP requires cooperation between the state and federal government. In 2005, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Clay Robison follows up on his thin story from last week on Governor Perry’s efforts to line up endorsements now ahead of his purported primary challengers, Kay Bailey Hutchison and Carole Keeton Strayhorn. No actual politicians yet, but the usual … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Did I mention that the 2006 elections have already begun? Governor Perry certainly seems to think so. Gov. Rick Perry reportedly has been seeking support from other top elected Republican officials for his 2006 re-election race, apparently trying to defuse … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Kinky Friedman says he will announce his candidacy for Governor in early February. Coming soon outside the Alamo: Writer, singer and showman Kinky Friedman launching his candidacy for governor live on cable TV. Friedman said Wednesday he expects to appear … Continue reading → Continue reading →

George Strong says (via Greg) that Chris Bell is taking serious steps towards making a run for the Governor’s office in 2006. I think Bell would make a great Governor, but I’m not so sure about him as a candidate … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison lashes out against big campaign contributions after being asked by Governor Perry supporters not to challenge him in 2006. “We didn’t expect that reaction,” El Paso businessman Ted Houghton said. “That’s when the meeting fell apart, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Here’s another log for the still-not-yet-set Hutchison-for-Governor fire: KBH calls for stem cell research in Texas universities. “There are embryos in place today that are going to be thrown out,” she said. “I don’t want to see something in place … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I don’t know who the author of this blog is, but I’ll be interested to see what he or she has to say about the 2006 GOP gubernatorial primary as it approaches. His or her initial thoughts on the race … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Kinky Friedman talks about stray dogs, olive oil, killing off his fictional alter ego, and running for Governor in 2006 on a platform of “dewussification”. I’m especially pleased to see that he’s got some new quips for this sort of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Morat is contemplating a run for his local school board here in the Houston area, and he’s seeking advice from anyone who’s been there and done that. Drop by and help him out if you can. And good on you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Greg gives his look back and look ahead from this year’s election. I’m still mostly agnostic about who should run for what statewide office on the Democratic side, but the more I think about it, the more important I think … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Greg notes two entries by George Strong in which he indicates that Ken Bentsen will throw his hat in the ring for the Senate race in 2006, and in which the DSCC comes to town on behalf of already-all-but-declared candidate … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Guv’s numbers are better than before, but they’re still net negative. Some 47 percent in the Scripps Howard survey rated the governor’s job performance as fair or poor, a five-point drop from last spring’s poll during a failed special … Continue reading → Continue reading →

You want further evidence that KBH is looking to relocate to Austin in 2006? You got it. Renewing debate over Texas’ commitment to children’s health care, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison criticized state government Tuesday for failing to spend millions … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I think I may have finally found an election in which I’d fervently wish for a viable third-party candidate: The Gossips hear that former City Council member Gabriel Vasquez and his new wife, Lisa Diamond, who is chief of staff … Continue reading → Continue reading →

For all the talk of who is or might be running for this or that in 2006, here’s one person who’ll be sitting it out: Henry Cisneros. “I have no plans to run for office in 2006,” said Cisneros, 57. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Who is Barbara Radnofsky, you ask? Possibly the next Democratic candidate for the Senate, that’s who. Radnofsky has never run for office and says that her only political involvement up until recently has been holding fundraisers for friends running in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

If you want a preview of the 2006 Republican primary for Governor, here it is from the Fat Cat perspective. Some big Republican givers are choosing sides in the battle between Gov. Rick Perry and state Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Not in 2006, anyway. Secretary of Commerce Don Evans said Thursday that he won’t run for governor in 2006, despite being encouraged by a few friends to consider a Republican primary challenge of Gov. Rick Perry. “I have no intention … Continue reading → Continue reading →

How does Matthew Dowd for Comptroller grab you? After years of behind-the-scenes work for candidates ranging from Democrats Lloyd Bentsen and Bob Bullock to Republican Bush, Dowd will soon be looking to act on the dream he has harbored for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Andrew D and Vince Leibowitz both quote from a Capitol Inside report which says that Commerce Secretary Don Evans is considering a run for Governor when his service in DC is up, either 2006 or 2010. Both of them see … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Kinky Friedman makes another pitch for his gubernatorial candidacy on the Sunday Chron op-ed pages. I’m a bit reluctant to say this, but having followed the Kinkster’s as-yet-unofficial candidacy from the beginning, he’s either going to have to keep coming … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Yet another profile of Kinky Friedman, self-proclaimed independent candidate for Governor of Texas in 2006. For all of those wondering why the front man for the country music group ‘The Texas Jewboys’ wants to run the Lone Star State, Kinky … Continue reading → Continue reading →

When I first read that Kinky Friedman was thinking about running for Governor as an independent in 2006, I thought he was kidding, even though he insisted otherwise. Well, he’s still talking about it, and I have to say, he … Continue reading → Continue reading →

John Kelso says Elect Kinky – how hard can it be? “I’m insinuating myself into the race against our common enemy: Rick Perry’s hair,” the writer, humorist and professional curmudgeon said. Even if he doesn’t win, we’ll get some laughs. … Continue reading → Continue reading →