TX Gov: Kinky in 2nd behind weakening Perry (Survey USA)

[Jacobtm]

Kinky+Strayhorn>Perry

Interesting.

Any 2 of them together have more support than Perry.

Just wonder if Bell or Strayhorn dropped out, who their supporters would tend to defect to? It seems Democrats would probably be more likely to go for Kinky, but Strayhorn supporters might grudingly vote Perry...

[Jacobtm]

Bell is climbing in the polls too...maybe a huge upset win for Bell is brewing?

Remember, there are THREE Republicans in this race...

I'd love if someone I knew shared that opinion. I'd totally lay down a bet with them.

[Jacobtm]

Okay, I'm new here, so could someone please tell me why an incumbent Republican governor in a GOP state is having so much trouble? Is Bush bringing Perry down, or is it Perry himself?

Your presumption that an incumbent Republican governor should have no problem being re-elected in TX is correct. The fact that he's having troubles at all shows what a particularly bad job he's done.

[Jacobtm]

Okay, I'm new here, so could someone please tell me why an incumbent Republican governor in a GOP state is having so much trouble? Is Bush bringing Perry down, or is it Perry himself?

there are voters who are constitutionally incapable for voting for anyone but a Democrat.  They're not going to vote for Friedman.

Could you explain that? Do you mean the Texas State Constitution prohibits whom certian individuals can vote for? Or do you mean that their own constitution (their moral fibre, etc.) will not allow them?