Is “eye-gougingly boring” the new “gubernatorial”?
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The $4.2 Million Question
How much of Bill White’s federal war chest could be used in a race for governor? Most of it.
On the Records: Shami vs. Himself
Farouk Shami donated $4,800 to Bill White’s senate campaign. Now the money could be used against him in the govenor’s race.
Schieffer Calls it Quits
There’s been a major shake-up in the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Tom Schieffer has dropped out of the race, and he and several other Democrats hope Houston Mayor Bill White will jump in. For the first time, White says he’s considering it.
Down in West Dallas
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T-Squared: Little White Lie
In which I forgive the mayor of Houston for B.S.ing me last Friday.
2010: Kinky to White — “Plenty of Room in This Hot Tub”
Kinky Friedman has rejected Tom Schieffer’s calls for all Democratic gubernatorial candidates to line up behind possible contender Bill White.
2010: Watson’s for White
State Sen. Kirk Watson, an Austin Democrat who kicked the tires on the governor’s race earlier this year, says he’ll back Bill White, if White runs.
Tom Schieffer’s Exit
Democrat Tom Schieffer’s Austin press conference to announce he’s out of the race for Texas governor, and is urging Houston Mayor Bill White to run instead.
2010: Bill White Considering Gubernatorial Run
He says he’ll let you decide whether he runs for governor.



