It seems like just yesterday — the gubernatorial race was overflowing with three GOP candidates and seven Democrats. But, it’s time to forget that bygone era — now, it’s all about Rick Perry v. Bill White.
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And the Nominees are…
The race for Texas governor moves on to November, as Rick Perry and Bill White emerged from their respective primaries without a runoff. Each used his victory speech as springboards for the coming slugfest. Ben Philpott, covering the 2010 elections for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report.
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Bill White Victory Speech
Former Houston Mayor Bill White speaking to supporters after his primary election victory.
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Game On: It’s Perry vs. White
Gov. Rick Perry and former Houston Mayor Bill White claimed their parties’ gubernatorial nominations Tuesday night. U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison conceded the GOP primary, congratulating Perry on his 11th consecutive statewide victory. White, meanwhile, had enough votes to call an early victory over Farouk Shami and five other Democrats, declaring, “We’re gonna have some fun, and Texans are going to come together.” Later, he sent a message about a conversation with Shami: “Just spoke to Farouk Shami. Very gracious. He’ll help me. I do like his idea of building solar panel factories in Texas.”
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Judgment Day
Will gubernatorial contests that have already cost more than $51 million last another six weeks? Will there be runoffs in judicial, legislative, or other down-ballot races? Will Texas voters go for the smart ones, the rich ones, the kooks, the old pros, the kids, or the insurgents? We’ll soon know the answers to these and other pressing primary questions.
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Out Like a Lamb
If you believe the pollsters, the outcomes of today’s Democratic and Republican gubernatorial primaries are all but set, as Rick Perry and Bill White have big leads in their respective races. It’s not exactly the photo finish that pundits were expecting — especially from the GOP side. Ben Philpott, covering the 2010 elections for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report.
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The Great White Wait?
The Republicans in the governor’s race appear more likely to head into a runoff situation than the Democrats, which could leave Bill White waiting for six weeks for a GOP opponent. What’s he going to do with the spare time – if he gets it?
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TribBlog: Early Voting Totals
Early voting totals in Texas’ largest counties nearly doubled, with the GOP race leading the charge.
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The Brief: March 1, 2010
‘Twas the day before the election, when all through the state/ The candidates were stirring, preparing for the big date/ The polls had been done by the pollsters with care/ But hopes remained that some wiggle room still would be there…