Bill White is tied with Perry for Texas governor and is raising more money.
The Hill
Breaking news: Texas Watch has just released a new poll in the governor's race showing that former Houston Mayor Bill White (D) has fought his way to a dead heat with incumbent Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R). In the poll, from the widely respected Hill Research, Perry is supported by 42 percent of voters, White by 41.
The poll tracks a June poll by PPP that found the race tied at 43-43. While Rasmussen's polling shows Perry with a single-digit lead, there are now two significant polls showing White has caught Perry.
Meanwhile, the latest quarterly campaign fundraising report showed White raising more money than Perry, and having more cash on hand than Perry at that time.
Many people outside of Texas assume that this is a red state and will be for the foreseeable future. However, those of us who live here know that the major cities in Texas lean democrat. Obama won all major metros in the election.
Rick Perry needs to lose. If for no other reason than the Todd Willingham case. Where Rick Perry ignored conclusive scientific evidence of a man's innocence and sent him to his death. If you haven't read the New Yorker piece on the case it is a MUST READ. Trial By Fire
And after this evil came to light and the state forensics commission was about to issue a report condemning the wrongful execution, Rick Perry fired the head of the commission and installed a puppet prosecutor, who has all but refused to look into the case. Another must read Evil
This man needs to be removed from power. Please support Bill White for governor of Texas. Donate And lets start turning Texas back to blue.