Perry Up by 9 in New UT/TT Poll | 5/23/10
Republican Rick Perry leads Democrat Bill White by 9 percentage points — 44 percent to 35 percent — in the 2010 race for governor, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll.
Those numbers are identical to the results of a "fantasy race" between White and Perry in the February UT/Tribune poll, which was taken before Democratic and Republican primary voters selected the two men as their nominees. This time, 15 percent said they don't know yet whom they'll vote for, and 7 percent said they'd prefer "someone else." That last finding could be consequential: Libertarians ...
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Mr. Russell, I'd like to make a suggestion. Instead of talking about Bob Craig and me, you should focus on your challenger. I think one opponent should be plenty.
Dr. McLeroy didn't talk about what I do for a living because it is a non-issue. We talked about the issues facing public education, not political spin. After looking at your website, it appears you are more interested in politics than public education.
In my opinion, it is more relevant whether a candidate fundamentally believes in the public education system more than what he or she does for a living. I respect your family's decision to choose the education best suited for your children, but I wonder how you will have any idea what happens in public schools or what they need from the SBOE.
Do the voters a favor, cut out the sideshows and talk about the issues.