Comments on: Hutchison move sets up possible Texas primary fight http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Brendan H., San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2146294 Brendan H., San Antonio, TX Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:16:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2146294 This will be good theater - the hand-picked stooge of Bush versus the know-it-all in panty hose!!! This will be good theater – the hand-picked stooge of Bush versus the know-it-all in panty hose!!!

]]> By: TURN TEXAS BLUE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144503 TURN TEXAS BLUE Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:24:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144503 The sad part about this whole thing is that Texas is really not that bad!! i am actually ver y suprised that it wasnt a battle ground state!! we are not that conservative down here!! REpublican lost in MAjor cities like Dallas, Austin, and all of the border states The sad part about this whole thing is that Texas is really not that bad!! i am actually ver y suprised that it wasnt a battle ground state!! we are not that conservative down here!! REpublican lost in MAjor cities like Dallas, Austin, and all of the border states

]]> By: 0Jim0 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144482 0Jim0 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:08:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144482 Don't mess with Texas patience! The radical left-wing democrats might as well pack it in because Texans will never give up the second amendment. Don't mess with Texas patience! The radical left-wing democrats might as well pack it in because Texans will never give up the second amendment.

]]> By: wanda a. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144480 wanda a. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:07:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144480 Retired Army in San Antonio: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY, YOU ARE TALKING LIKE SARA PALIN................................... Retired Army in San Antonio:

WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY, YOU ARE TALKING LIKE SARA PALIN...................................

]]> By: TURN TEXAS BLUE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144471 TURN TEXAS BLUE Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:02:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144471 i really dont care for NEITHER of them, but i am all about supporting SMART WOMEN!!!!!!!!! not sarah Palin, but SMART women! Besides i am ready to TURN TEXAS BLUE!!!! and having her for Governor makes us one step closer!!!! That means TURN BABY TURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i really dont care for NEITHER of them, but i am all about supporting SMART WOMEN!!!!!!!!! not sarah Palin, but SMART women!

Besides i am ready to TURN TEXAS BLUE!!!! and having her for Governor makes us one step closer!!!!

That means TURN BABY TURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Kay in Houston TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144465 Kay in Houston TX Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:59:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144465 IMO both of these people are a disgrace to the state of Texas. Rick Perry has sold us out with his Texas Corridor (and resulting NAFTA jSuperhighway )and Sen. Hutchison is a strong amnesty proponent. We need people like Congressmen Ron Paul, John Culberson, and Ted Poe to run for governor and people need to be open to voting for a third party candidate. As Lou Dobbs likes to say "these two parties are simply different wings of the same bird." As for the person who says "Let them have Texas" I've got news for you. Whatever happens here, is going to happen everywhere. IMO both of these people are a disgrace to the state of Texas. Rick Perry has sold us out with his Texas Corridor (and resulting NAFTA jSuperhighway )and Sen. Hutchison is a strong amnesty proponent. We need people like Congressmen Ron Paul, John Culberson, and Ted Poe to run for governor and people need to be open to voting for a third party candidate. As Lou Dobbs likes to say "these two parties are simply different wings of the same bird."
As for the person who says "Let them have Texas" I've got news for you.
Whatever happens here, is going to happen everywhere.

]]> By: Jesse http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144458 Jesse Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:57:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144458 To Steve and Mike Mundy: Dan Patrick is an ignorant, racist buffoon. It doesn't take a whole lot of thought to rail on AM radio, but it does take considerable thought to try to fix the myriad of serious problems facing state government. There are smart, thoughtful Republicans in Texas who would make a better Governor than either Goodhair or KBH. House Education Chair Rob Eissler for one. To Steve and Mike Mundy:

Dan Patrick is an ignorant, racist buffoon.

It doesn't take a whole lot of thought to rail on AM radio, but it does take considerable thought to try to fix the myriad of serious problems facing state government.

There are smart, thoughtful Republicans in Texas who would make a better Governor than either Goodhair or KBH. House Education Chair Rob Eissler for one.

]]> By: someone with knowledge http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144455 someone with knowledge Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:56:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144455 Whatever, let Hutch and Perry duke it out. Bill White, Mayor of Houston will take the Dem nomination and beat either of them, after beating Kinky in the Dem primary. Seriously, no one on this thread has done any research on this, right? Whatever, let Hutch and Perry duke it out.

Bill White, Mayor of Houston will take the Dem nomination and beat either of them, after beating Kinky in the Dem primary.

Seriously, no one on this thread has done any research on this, right?

]]> By: AgentG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144453 AgentG Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:55:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144453 Texans deserve a better choice than between Gov. Perry and Sen. Baily Hutchenson. This lovely Senator of ours was recently in Alaska and publically offered to find a way to make sure Mr. Stevens could continue serving in the Senate if reelected, despite his felony conviction. Neither of these politicians are what Texas needs going forward. They are both highly ineffective in public office and represent a very small slice of the electorate politically. But maybe we deserve them... Texans deserve a better choice than between Gov. Perry and Sen. Baily Hutchenson. This lovely Senator of ours was recently in Alaska and publically offered to find a way to make sure Mr. Stevens could continue serving in the Senate if reelected, despite his felony conviction.

Neither of these politicians are what Texas needs going forward. They are both highly ineffective in public office and represent a very small slice of the electorate politically. But maybe we deserve them...

]]> By: Jewels http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144442 Jewels Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:47:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144442 Doesn't sound like much good ever comes out of Texas does it. Doesn't sound like much good ever comes out of Texas does it.

]]> By: Kathie, Houston, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144433 Kathie, Houston, TX Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:43:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144433 Yea, she is the last thing we need here in Texas. She is Bush/Delay in drag. And she certainly isn't a Ann Richards. Now that was a governor!!!!! Hutchinson and Cornyn were nowhere to be found during Hurricane Ike. Then again they have been awol for the past 8 years atleast. This state is in the toilet education wise, tax wise, healthcare wise - you name it. Its time to clean house or just give the state back to Mexico. Heck, half of mexico is here anyway. Yea, she is the last thing we need here in Texas. She is Bush/Delay in drag. And she certainly isn't a Ann Richards. Now that was a governor!!!!!

Hutchinson and Cornyn were nowhere to be found during Hurricane Ike. Then again they have been awol for the past 8 years atleast. This state is in the toilet education wise, tax wise, healthcare wise – you name it. Its time to clean house or just give the state back to Mexico. Heck, half of mexico is here anyway.

]]> By: No Incumbents 2010 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144429 No Incumbents 2010 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:41:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144429 I guess some liberals true colors are showing - They don't like women. I guess some liberals true colors are showing – They don't like women.

]]> By: Presley, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144418 Presley, MN Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:35:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144418 Who cares. She never thought about being Governor before. Now that Hillary came close to the presidency and Barack won, we're going to see women and minorities come out of the woodwork. That's good for Dems, but not rethugs. The party of Sarah Failin and George Stupid W. Bush. Who cares. She never thought about being Governor before. Now that Hillary came close to the presidency and Barack won, we're going to see women and minorities come out of the woodwork. That's good for Dems, but not rethugs. The party of Sarah Failin and George Stupid W. Bush.

]]> By: Stephen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144416 Stephen Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:32:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144416 Could be very interesting. There's nothing like a "good old, keep it in the family" brawl. Kinda like Christmas, when the black sheep Uncle shows up> Could be very interesting. There's nothing like a "good old, keep it in the family" brawl. Kinda like Christmas, when the black sheep Uncle shows up>

]]> By: Neal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144413 Neal Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:32:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144413 Perry couldn't even get a plurality of the votes in 2006. Had it not been for Carole Keeton McLellan Rylander Strayhorn, Ricky Boy would've lost back then. It's time for Governor Goodhair to take a cushy lobbying post with his buddies over at Cintra. Perry couldn't even get a plurality of the votes in 2006. Had it not been for Carole Keeton McLellan Rylander Strayhorn, Ricky Boy would've lost back then. It's time for Governor Goodhair to take a cushy lobbying post with his buddies over at Cintra.

]]> By: No Incumbents 2010 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144408 No Incumbents 2010 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:31:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144408 MICK from MESA : Our economy is still doing well down here in the LoneStar State. Of course when all the folks from the rest of the country flock to Texas like they did in the 80's it might slow us down a bit. Point is Texas can function rather well with out the other states, but I don't think yall (purposely written) can make it without us. I'm certainly willing to give it a try though. MICK from MESA : Our economy is still doing well down here in the LoneStar State. Of course when all the folks from the rest of the country flock to Texas like they did in the 80's it might slow us down a bit. Point is Texas can function rather well with out the other states, but I don't think yall (purposely written) can make it without us.
I'm certainly willing to give it a try though.

]]> By: Snicklefritz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144404 Snicklefritz Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:30:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144404 Hutchinson, Palin and Cheney all need to go on a hunting trip together -- May the best man win! Hint: Their isn't a one in the bunch! Hutchinson, Palin and Cheney all need to go on a hunting trip together -
May the best man win!

Hint: Their isn't a one in the bunch!

]]> By: BrokerDealer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144403 BrokerDealer Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:30:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144403 The Democrats won't win in Texas because they have no guts. I'm a Democrat and embarrased by the goffiness of our party in Texas. I spent plenty of time in Austin back when Kinky was more sincere and less sarcastic. He and the granny cost the democrats the last race for Gov. by being there. I sent my money to Barack because he wasn't afraid to take on the big fight. Get a decent democratic ticket and I'd send money and travel for the TX Gov. race too. The Democrats won't win in Texas because they have no guts. I'm a Democrat and embarrased by the goffiness of our party in Texas. I spent plenty of time in Austin back when Kinky was more sincere and less sarcastic. He and the granny cost the democrats the last race for Gov. by being there. I sent my money to Barack because he wasn't afraid to take on the big fight. Get a decent democratic ticket and I'd send money and travel for the TX Gov. race too.

]]> By: Hania, Sugar Land, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144399 Hania, Sugar Land, TX Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:29:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144399 Seriously, if McCain wanted a woman to be his VP, he should have picked Hutchinson instead of Gov. Bimbo McMoosekiller from Alaska. Although not a republican, anybody would be better than Rick Perry. But just to make one more point, a TX governor never does anything and doesn't have much power... just look at President Bush. Seriously, if McCain wanted a woman to be his VP, he should have picked Hutchinson instead of Gov. Bimbo McMoosekiller from Alaska. Although not a republican, anybody would be better than Rick Perry. But just to make one more point, a TX governor never does anything and doesn't have much power... just look at President Bush.

]]> By: kasera http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144393 kasera Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:25:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144393 I FEEL SO SAD FOR THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS IN GENERAL. BUSH IS COMING BACK TO DALLAS AND KAY BARNES PLANS TO COME BACK TO...WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT FOR THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS... IT IS THE SADDEST DAY FOR THE TEXANS I FEEL SO SAD FOR THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS IN GENERAL. BUSH IS COMING BACK TO DALLAS AND KAY BARNES PLANS TO COME BACK TO...WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT FOR THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS...
IT IS THE SADDEST DAY FOR THE TEXANS

]]> By: bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144383 bob Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:20:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144383 Anti gay Hutchinson would not make a better governor than any other anti gay Republican sitting in that seat. Perry is always out of the country doing goodness knows what. He created a great deal of anxiety among Texas landowners when he pushed the trans Texas corrider idea which would have been built by a company from another country (Spain I believe) and he would have allowed that company to build gas stations and convenient stores at the prime exit locations. What an idiotic idea. It's no wonder it was cancelled. Republican Texans finally stood with their Democratic brothers to stop this governor from slash and burning our beautiful Texas countryside. Anti gay Hutchinson would not make a better governor than any other anti gay Republican sitting in that seat. Perry is always out of the country doing goodness knows what. He created a great deal of anxiety among Texas landowners when he pushed the trans Texas corrider idea which would have been built by a company from another country (Spain I believe) and he would have allowed that company to build gas stations and convenient stores at the prime exit locations. What an idiotic idea. It's no wonder it was cancelled. Republican Texans finally stood with their Democratic brothers to stop this governor from slash and burning our beautiful Texas countryside.

]]> By: fkim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144370 fkim Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:15:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144370 Kays one of those good ole boy republicans who protected the oil companies with huge subsidies and even had ethenol band from being processed for our fuel supply. Remember biowillie ....no longer around thanks to kay. She reminds me of someone who still lives in the 50s just like bush You can run my dog Tex for govenor as long as he is a republican he would win. I hope Kinky runs again we need someone to stand up for Texas Kays one of those good ole boy republicans who protected the oil companies with huge subsidies and even had ethenol band from being processed for our fuel supply. Remember biowillie ....no longer around thanks to kay. She reminds me of someone who still lives in the 50s just like bush You can run my dog Tex for govenor as long as he is a republican he would win. I hope Kinky runs again we need someone to stand up for Texas

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144369 Matt Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:15:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144369 Bah...who cares whether the Republicans are fighting amongst themselves? They're a bunch of diarrhea-mouthed retards. Hopefully this just means that a Dem might win hehe Bah...who cares whether the Republicans are fighting amongst themselves? They're a bunch of diarrhea-mouthed retards. Hopefully this just means that a Dem might win hehe

]]> By: MICK from MESA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144367 MICK from MESA Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:13:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144367 America can quickly fix all the problems that TX and it's politicos have brought us - Give it back to Mexico. Instantly there would be no more illegals, drug thugs, repugs, hard core evangelicals or Bush's... America can quickly fix all the problems that TX and it's politicos have brought us – Give it back to Mexico.

Instantly there would be no more illegals, drug thugs, repugs, hard core evangelicals or Bush's...

]]> By: BrokerDealer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144359 BrokerDealer Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:10:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144359 In the picture, she is doing karaoke. Can anyone guess what song she's singing? Yellow Dog of Texas? In the picture, she is doing karaoke. Can anyone guess what song she's singing?

Yellow Dog of Texas?

]]> By: REAL-EYES http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144357 REAL-EYES Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:09:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144357 This lady at least sounds like a fighting chance. This lady at least sounds like a fighting chance.

]]> By: Gaylon Barrow http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144353 Gaylon Barrow Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:08:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144353 Ther you go CNN I make a comment about Kay going for it we need to get rid of the Bush-Perry effect and you keep it under moderation. How long does it take to moniter a comment or is just me your blackballing eI didn't like who you were pushing for President. Ther you go CNN I make a comment about Kay going for it we need to get rid of the Bush-Perry effect and you keep it under moderation. How long does it take to moniter a comment or is just me your blackballing eI didn't like who you were pushing for President.

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144352 Chris Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:08:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144352 I can't beleive there are so many 1 issue voters out there without looking at the whole record of a candidate. It really does an injustice to the person running who may agree with your point of view on many, many other things. I can't beleive there are so many 1 issue voters out there without looking at the whole record of a candidate. It really does an injustice to the person running who may agree with your point of view on many, many other things.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144350 Steve Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:07:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144350 Dan Patrick for Governor......... Dan Patrick for Governor.........

]]> By: Sue http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144347 Sue Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:05:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144347 At least she can write a complete sentence! Even if she loses, I think SHE is the next voice of the Republican party, not the beauty contestant. At least she can write a complete sentence! Even if she loses, I think SHE is the next voice of the Republican party, not the beauty contestant.

]]> By: chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144343 chuck Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:02:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144343 The rest of the country is moving away from creationist Republicans and poor Texas is still stuck in a very deep GOP rut. The rest of the country is moving away from creationist Republicans and poor Texas is still stuck in a very deep GOP rut.

]]> By: Debra Hasan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144334 Debra Hasan Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:58:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144334 A republician to replace a republician. I don't think so, the nation need a wonderful democrat. The End. A republician to replace a republician. I don't think so, the nation need a wonderful democrat. The End.

]]> By: Sarah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144332 Sarah Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:57:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144332 I hope Houston's mayor, Bill White, runs for governor. Kay Bailey is a good lady but she's part of the DC mess. Mayor White has done more positive things for Houston than any mayor in a long, long time. Plus...he met three hurricanes head-on and got help to the people who needed it most. He stepped up and provided solid, well-grounded leadership.....the kind of leadership Texas has not had in a long, long time. I hope Houston's mayor, Bill White, runs for governor. Kay Bailey is a good lady but she's part of the DC mess. Mayor White has done more positive things for Houston than any mayor in a long, long time. Plus...he met three hurricanes head-on and got help to the people who needed it most. He stepped up and provided solid, well-grounded leadership.....the kind of leadership Texas has not had in a long, long time.

]]> By: Jordan in San Marcos, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144329 Jordan in San Marcos, TX Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:56:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144329 Kinky is the reason Perry is still Governor. I hope he sits this one out. Kinky is the reason Perry is still Governor. I hope he sits this one out.

]]> By: TexasAnnie *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144326 TexasAnnie *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:56:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144326 I can't say Kay is exactly my favorite--- I had high hopes for her when she first went to Washington. I met with her when she was first preparing to run and was trying to garner support from other elected officials in the DFW area. She had so much potential, but then she kind of fell into step with Bush these last 8 years, and had really disappointed me. BUT, I have seen some glimmers of hope from her the last 5-6 months, so maybe she has "seen the light". Bottom line, she would HAVE to better than the pretty boy do-nothing chair warmer we've got in Austin right now. So, yeah, Kay... give old Rick a run for his money (you've got more than him anyway). I think you can beat him. I can't say Kay is exactly my favorite- I had high hopes for her when she first went to Washington. I met with her when she was first preparing to run and was trying to garner support from other elected officials in the DFW area. She had so much potential, but then she kind of fell into step with Bush these last 8 years, and had really disappointed me. BUT, I have seen some glimmers of hope from her the last 5-6 months, so maybe she has "seen the light".

Bottom line, she would HAVE to better than the pretty boy do-nothing chair warmer we've got in Austin right now. So, yeah, Kay... give old Rick a run for his money (you've got more than him anyway). I think you can beat him.

]]> By: Carl from Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144323 Carl from Texas Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:55:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144323 You have to love the non-Texas ignorance floating around... not to mention the one sided BIGOTS that seem to blame all issues on the Republican Party. If you have no affilation in Texas or do not know her personally, just be quiet and let the big state people talk now. You have to love the non-Texas ignorance floating around... not to mention the one sided BIGOTS that seem to blame all issues on the Republican Party.

If you have no affilation in Texas or do not know her personally, just be quiet and let the big state people talk now.

]]> By: me http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144322 me Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:55:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144322 I live in Texas. Texas will get the type of leadership that mirrors most of its values. Ignorance Vice Racism Sexism Backwards thinking (at least a century behind) The only thing that keeps this state solvent is the uber billions that flow through here from energy (blood money). Just like Alaska, Texas is run by the oil men, any idiot with a pulse could be governor (Look at the last two). I live in Texas. Texas will get the type of leadership that mirrors most of its values.

Ignorance
Vice
Racism
Sexism
Backwards thinking (at least a century behind)

The only thing that keeps this state solvent is the uber billions that flow through here from energy (blood money). Just like Alaska, Texas is run by the oil men, any idiot with a pulse could be governor (Look at the last two).

]]> By: Rory O Shea http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144317 Rory O Shea Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:53:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144317 I will be voting for Kay when she runs, even though I usually lean to the liberal side, she's a very good person and extremely intelligent. Why McCain chose Palin over her is mind-boggling. Rick Perry is good lookin', but his politics are AWFUL. I will be voting for Kay when she runs, even though I usually lean to the liberal side, she's a very good person and extremely intelligent. Why McCain chose Palin over her is mind-boggling.

Rick Perry is good lookin', but his politics are AWFUL.

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144316 Chuck Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:53:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144316 So, Hutchison thinks Texans deserve "access to health care", etc. Of course, everyone already has access to health care now, if they have enough money. That's the problem she won't even acknowledge -- almost 50 million people don't have health insurance because the industry charges about 5 times more than it costs to maximize profits. Some can't afford it and many that have insurance are denied care when they need it most, and again, always to maximize profits for the CEO. We need a system that provides health care for all and we only pay for health care, not insurance industry profits. Don't vote for Hutchison -- she will never abandon the failed Republican ideology that says markets are always good even though they don't work at all for the things that all people depend on to live because of the greed factor. So, Hutchison thinks Texans deserve "access to health care", etc. Of course, everyone already has access to health care now, if they have enough money. That's the problem she won't even acknowledge - almost 50 million people don't have health insurance because the industry charges about 5 times more than it costs to maximize profits. Some can't afford it and many that have insurance are denied care when they need it most, and again, always to maximize profits for the CEO. We need a system that provides health care for all and we only pay for health care, not insurance industry profits.

Don't vote for Hutchison - she will never abandon the failed Republican ideology that says markets are always good even though they don't work at all for the things that all people depend on to live because of the greed factor.

]]> By: dustin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144311 dustin Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:51:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144311 As a texan i'd have to know her stance on the trans-texas corridor, if she's against it, then i'd be for her, if not, then neither would have my vote. As a texan i'd have to know her stance on the trans-texas corridor, if she's against it, then i'd be for her, if not, then neither would have my vote.

]]> By: Democrat in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144288 Democrat in Texas Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:44:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144288 The reason KBH wasn't picked as John McCain's running mate is because the Democratic machine would have tied her to Bush so fast it would have made your head spin. She would not have helped him... The reason KBH wasn't picked as John McCain's running mate is because the Democratic machine would have tied her to Bush so fast it would have made your head spin. She would not have helped him...

]]> By: Phil in KC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144282 Phil in KC Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:42:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144282 Great - let the Republicans duke it out. My question is, when does her senate term end? Would this mean an open seat? Great – let the Republicans duke it out.
My question is, when does her senate term end? Would this mean an open seat?

]]> By: Robbzilla http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144278 Robbzilla Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:41:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144278 Tyler: The governor of Texas ISN'T a powerful office. It's a figurehead office, with the real power resting in the Lt, Givernor's hands. The only REAL power the Gov. has in Texas is the Line Item Veto. Go do some studying, and you'll see I'm right. That being said, KBH is just another Washington Republicrat. It's time to look for new answers from people outside the Beltway. Tyler: The governor of Texas ISN'T a powerful office. It's a figurehead office, with the real power resting in the Lt, Givernor's hands. The only REAL power the Gov. has in Texas is the Line Item Veto. Go do some studying, and you'll see I'm right.

That being said, KBH is just another Washington Republicrat. It's time to look for new answers from people outside the Beltway.

]]> By: Franky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144264 Franky Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:38:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144264 Man!!! I haven't seen this much competition since Teddy Roosevelt went at it with William Howard Taft...but they both lost to Woodrow Wilson, LOL!! Cool stuff!! Man!!! I haven't seen this much competition since Teddy Roosevelt went at it with William Howard Taft...but they both lost to Woodrow Wilson, LOL!!

Cool stuff!!

]]> By: keeth in california http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144258 keeth in california Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:37:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144258 Oh now here's a woman of great integrity. When Clinton was caught lying about Monica, Hutchinson claimed it was perjury and warranted a full investigation. When Scooty Libby was caught lying in the Plame affair, Hutchinson decried his prosecution for a "technicality" -- a little lie. Translation: when it's about a Democrat, bring out all the guns you can; when it's about a Republican, yawn, wave of the hand, "nothing to see here, people, keep moving..." Hutchinson = hypocrite. Oh now here's a woman of great integrity. When Clinton was caught lying about Monica, Hutchinson claimed it was perjury and warranted a full investigation. When Scooty Libby was caught lying in the Plame affair, Hutchinson decried his prosecution for a "technicality" - a little lie.

Translation: when it's about a Democrat, bring out all the guns you can; when it's about a Republican, yawn, wave of the hand, "nothing to see here, people, keep moving..."

Hutchinson = hypocrite.

]]> By: Kurt - South Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144251 Kurt - South Texas Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:34:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144251 Thank God!!! Anyone would be better than Gov. Crooked Rick Perry. If only Strayhorn hadn't run the last go around we might have Kinky Friedman serving as governor of the Great State of Texas! Remember: He ain't Kinky, he's my Governor! Perry, while he has laid claim to the economic success in the state while others are experiencing more of a downturn, he can't claim to have created that business climate. I'm just disgusted at his attempts to ram the Trans-Texas Corridor down our throats and giving it all away to foreign companies. Plus, the guy is living in a rental property costing taxpayers tens of thousands per month while the Governor's Mansion is being remodeled. Guess we're gonna pay rent a little longer since the arsonist threw a match to Perry's temporary home. I like Sen. Hutchison, even though I tend to vote Dem, she'd be better than Perry who only rode in on then-Gov. Bush's coattails. Maybe Bush and Perry can both take up residence elsewhere come Jan. 20th! Thank God!!! Anyone would be better than Gov. Crooked Rick Perry. If only Strayhorn hadn't run the last go around we might have Kinky Friedman serving as governor of the Great State of Texas! Remember: He ain't Kinky, he's my Governor! Perry, while he has laid claim to the economic success in the state while others are experiencing more of a downturn, he can't claim to have created that business climate. I'm just disgusted at his attempts to ram the Trans-Texas Corridor down our throats and giving it all away to foreign companies. Plus, the guy is living in a rental property costing taxpayers tens of thousands per month while the Governor's Mansion is being remodeled. Guess we're gonna pay rent a little longer since the arsonist threw a match to Perry's temporary home. I like Sen. Hutchison, even though I tend to vote Dem, she'd be better than Perry who only rode in on then-Gov. Bush's coattails. Maybe Bush and Perry can both take up residence elsewhere come Jan. 20th!

]]> By: Dickie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144238 Dickie Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:29:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144238 Perry isn't going to run again. He's just saying he is so he doesn't end up a lame-duck Governor this session. It's his desperate attempt to stay relevant. Perry isn't going to run again. He's just saying he is so he doesn't end up a lame-duck Governor this session. It's his desperate attempt to stay relevant.

]]> By: Frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144233 Frank Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:27:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144233 I can easily imagine why Hutchinson would want to move to the state house. Being a Republican in the Senate for the next few years is not likely to be any fun. And if the economy turns around and the Democrats find an Hispanic candidate to run against her in 2012, her re-election to the Senate is far from certain. But this is still a major "in your face" move by one Republican against another. There must be more to the story. I hope that CNN will do some in-depth investigative journalism here and find out what is going on. I can easily imagine why Hutchinson would want to move to the state house. Being a Republican in the Senate for the next few years is not likely to be any fun. And if the economy turns around and the Democrats find an Hispanic candidate to run against her in 2012, her re-election to the Senate is far from certain.

But this is still a major "in your face" move by one Republican against another. There must be more to the story. I hope that CNN will do some in-depth investigative journalism here and find out what is going on.

]]> By: Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144231 Virginia Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:27:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144231 Please Kay, don't do it! We Repubs cannot afford for you to give up your seat to possibly be filled my a Dem. Somebody up there has to keep a rein on all those crazy Dems up there!! Say it ain't so!!!! Please Kay, don't do it! We Repubs cannot afford for you to give up your seat to possibly be filled my a Dem. Somebody up there has to keep a rein on all those crazy Dems up there!! Say it ain't so!!!!

]]> By: I'm Not Missing The Old Mule & Winky Half-baked Alaska http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/04/hutchison-move-sets-up-possible-texas-primary-fight/#comment-2144228 I'm Not Missing The Old Mule & Winky Half-baked Alaska Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:25:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31862#comment-2144228 KBH sounds an awful lot like KGB. Didn't Grampy McCain't talk a lot about the KGB during the campaign? Oh that's right! It was supposed to be a joke (kinda like the stupid bear joke, DNA and pork barrel spending). Just another joke like the rest of the Republican party perhaps? Consider yourself warned! KBH sounds an awful lot like KGB. Didn't Grampy McCain't talk a lot about the KGB during the campaign? Oh that's right! It was supposed to be a joke (kinda like the stupid bear joke, DNA and pork barrel spending). Just another joke like the rest of the Republican party perhaps? Consider yourself warned!

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