We are about to find out who Peter Brown is backing in the Mayor’s race. From the press release he sent out last night at 10:30:
MEDIA ADVISORY: PETER BROWN ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT IN MAYORAL RUNOFF
Peter Brown will host a press conference, joined by family, friends and supporters, announcing his endorsement in the mayoral runoff.
WHO: Houston City Council Member and former Candidate for Mayor Peter Brown
WHAT: Peter Brown makes an official endorsement in the mayoral runoff
WHEN: Tuesday, November 10th at 1:30 PM
WHERE: Steps of City Hall, 901 Bagby St., facing the reflection pool
This is immediately after MJ Khan’s press conference, in the same location. Speculate away in the comments who you think he’s got in mind.
UPDATE: KHOU’s Alex Sanz says on Twitter “Reports are circulating that Houston councilman Peter Brown will endorse former opponent Annise Parker in the race for Houston mayor.”
UPDATE: Mary Benton says Brown is endorsing Parker, too.
Most expect that he indeed will endorse Annise Parker which will come as no real shock to anyone really. As soon as the results were in, the race became a race between the lesbian and the African-American. It has little to do with anything other than that. Time will tell whether the “big boys” behind Locke will put it all aside and work with Annise Parker as mayor although no doubt the “big boys” have been working the phones trying to get Peter Brown to endorse Gene Locke.
A contentious race at this point in a very divided city over two issues that have nothing to do with ability to lead the city.
And of course, again, few will vote. Even if Gene Locke were to win, it would really be a win by default. It really is amazing to see how few voted. Some expect even fewer will vote on December 12th.
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