Texas Gubernatorial poll

by PDiddie, Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 08:41:26 AM EST

With Bob Gammage's announcement that he will enter the race for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Texas, it's time to see where Texans (OK, all y'all) stand.

Here are the websites of the three announced candidates:

Felix Alvarado

Chris Bell

Bob Gammage

Who do you like?

It would also be interesting to know if any are planning on holding out for Kinky Friedman.

There's a similar poll at my Kos diary.


Poll
Who will you be voting for in the March 2006 primary?
Felix Alvarado
Chris Bell
Bob Gammage
Not voting -- signing Kinky's petition
Other

Votes: 62
Results : Vote Link : Polls


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The Dems need to get out (1.00 / 1)

and let Kinky take down Perry.
by strrbr on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 09:27:28 AM EST

Re: The Dems need to get out (none / 0)

No, we don't!

I have no use for a jackass who supports public school prayer and a wall on the border.

Apparently, some "progressives" do.

by v2aggie2 on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 05:53:07 PM EST
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Re: The Dems need to get out (none / 0)

Actually, I think Kinky's plan for a moment of silent prayer in schools is an acceptable compromise, that would harm nobody.

I also think that a wall on the border would be aesthetically unpleasing, on a number of different levels--but STRICT enforcement of existing immigration laws would be beneficial to working class Americans (to the detriment of corporations that want a supply of cheap/slave labor), and it would be very good politically for Democrats to embrace.  I have no real problem with Kinky on this.

I think that both of these stances might put an end to longstanding political stalemates that give me a headache just thinking about them.  Last I heard the term "progressive" meant being in favor of some sort of PROGRESS.  

Flame away if you like.

by paul minot on Mon Dec 19, 2005 at 12:19:00 PM EST
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Re: The Dems need to get out (none / 0)

No flaming from me.

A silent prayer is still unconstitutional.
And public institutions have no right to force it.  I am a Hindu, and don't believe that public schools have any right to dictate religion to my kids.  I live in Texas, and know the motives of some around here.

As for enforcement of immigration laws, I'm all for it.  But a wall doesn't address that.  It just promotes isolationism.  People will cross over as long as there are jobs and a better life.

by v2aggie2 on Thu Dec 22, 2005 at 05:00:49 PM EST
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Is there any Rule on Three way races (none / 0)

If nobody gets over 50% they do a runoff that kind of thing?
Running the Davis, Nelson Klein team in Florida.
by Liberal on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:33:05 PM EST

Re: Is there any Rule on Three way races (none / 0)

Yes, in Texas a runoff election is held 30 days after the primary if no candidate gets 50% of the vote.

And even more important, this shortens the period of time that Kinky has to acquire signatures (of registered voters, but who CAN'T have voted in EITHER primary) from 60 days to 30.

by PDiddie on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 05:12:22 PM EST
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Re: Is there any Rule on Three way races (none / 0)

What about in the general.
Running the Davis, Nelson Klein team in Florida.
by Liberal on Sun Dec 18, 2005 at 10:51:45 AM EST
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