Miya has the story.
Former City Council Member Gordon Quan is THISCLOSE to throwing his hat in the ring for Harris County Judge. I heard the rumors a few days ago, but confirmed with Quan this morning.
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When we spoke earlier today, I asked him what prompted him to consider challenging Ed Emmett. He replied, “Well, I’m thinking it’s now, or never.” However, Quan was quick to point out that this is not a “done deal.” He’s getting legal opinions on what relationship he can maintain with his firm. He’s also looking at the quality of campaign consultants that would be available. In addition, he’s got to convince his family members, who are often tough cookies.
Quan says he will make a decision in the next two weeks on whether or not to jump in the race. If he does, he says he will make a call to Judge Ed Emmett first, as it is the proper thing to do.
I too had been hearing these rumors for awhile. My guess is that the likelihood of Bill White running for Governor, which would presumably be a boost to Democratic turnout in Harris County, was going to push someone into this race, and Quan is at the front of the line if he wants it. If he ultimately decides against running, I do hope someone else of his quality gets in, because of this.
Businessman Ahmad Hassan, who ran in the Democratic primary election for county judge last year, has filed the paperwork appointing a campaign treasurer for another run for county judge.
Like most people, I think Ed Emmett has done a pretty good job as County Judge. But that is a partisan office, and partisan issues do come up, so as a Democrat, I’d rather have a Democratic County Judge. As a resident of Harris County, I want a competent person in that job. I’ll be happy to support a strong Democratic candidate like Gordon Quan if he decides to run. I won’t support a mediocre candidate against Emmett, however. Hassan, who previously ran as a Republican against Sheila Jackson Lee in 2006 and strikes me as a perennial candidate in the making, doesn’t measure up.
Anyway. Dems still need a candidate for County Treasurer against Orlando Sanchez. I’ve heard several names for that race, including 2006 candidate Richard Garcia, but have not heard anything new on this in a few weeks, so who knows where it stands right now. The filing period opens this Friday, the 4th, so we’ll know soon enough.
I’d be interested in what “mediocre” Dem you wouldn’t support over Emmett This Hassan guy is probably a Rep, so that’s just too easy for you. How about Chris Bell over Emmett? Jackson Lee, who is rumored to be tired of DC and her marginalization? Perennial weak performer (although nice guy) Hermann Litt?
I don’t have anyone in mind besides the two people who are known to be interested in the race. If and when others get in, you’ll have some idea by who I support in the primary, and how I support that person.
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