Look out, Dallas, here he comes.
Dan Patrick, whose years as a conservative radio pundit helped him win a Republican state Senate nomination, is expanding the reach of his voice with the purchase of a Dallas-area radio station.
By Labor Day, Dallas-area residents will be able to hear Patrick on station KMGS-AM (1160), based in the enclave city of Highland Park.
I just have one question: When one of the Dallas County Republican Senators retires, will he run for that seat, too?
Patrick probably does want to run for Governor at some point, perhaps as soon as 2010. I believe he is using Pappy O’Daniel as a career model.
A few strands of evidence
As you may know, the state GOP convention is going on this weekend in San Antonio. If you can get past all the immigrant-bashing, there are a couple of clues about the the state of the state Republican Party and…
Patrick probably has as good a chance has anyone. Texas has had a history lately of electing governors pledging simple answers to complicated problems.
If you want less goverment, more of your tax money, and would like a cap on apprasals, you will love Dan!!!