Wyoming Governors Election

This week I will be posting Info. on Wyoming races with the primary only a week away and because it is my homestate. The Governors Election will decide who will serve as governor from 2007-2011. Incumbant Governor Dave Freudenthal (D) is seeking a 2nd term and because of his imense popularity he will most likely get it, but a few are hping they will perform a miracle and defeat him. Many thought the only way Freudenthal would lose is if popular U.S. Senator Craig Thomas(R) ran against him. Polls showed the two neck and neck before the election but Thomas decided not to risk it and run for a third term destroying republicans hopes of retaking the governors mansion.

The Candidates
(D)Dave Freudenthal, Governor of Wyoming 2003-present, U.S. Attorney for the Wyoming District 1994-2001, State Planning Coordinator 1975, Economist for the Wyoming Department of Economic Planning and Development 1973-1975, Cheyenne Lawyer

(D)Al Hamburg, '04 Congressional Candidate, Frequent Candidate, Retired Sign Painter, and Korean War Veteran

(R)Ray Hunkins, Wheatland Attorney, Rancher, Ex-Police Officer, USMC Veteran, '02 Governor Candidate, UW Alumni President & College Board of Trustees

(R)John Self, Retired, '02 Governor Candidate

Governor Freudenthal will easily defeat Al Hamburg. There is rumors that Hamburg can only run for governor and in the unlikely event that he wins according to law he can't serve as governor. Ray Hunkins will also most likely win his primary over. In their debate Hunkins clearly answered better and knew what he was talking about. Self just answered with a one sentence or lower response or no response at all. Hunkins has been continually critizing Freudenthal and he has yet to respond. It should be interesting to see these two debate. Hunkins wants lower property taxes and other taxes but really hasn't stated how he will do it. Republicans have been always checking into Freudenthal's and his wifes records and request more of them. Freudenthal has come under much fire but remains very popular with voters. He continues to hold a strong lead and Hunkins has alot of work to do if he wants to win in November. The Primary is August 22nd and many other posts about our races are to come every day until the big day!

My Predictions
Dem. Governor Priamry
(D)Freudenthal 92%
(D)Hamburg 8%

G.O.P. Governor Primary
(R)Hunkins 88%
(R)Self 12%

General Election Governor
(D)Freudenthal 62%
(R)Hunkins 38%

Actual Polls

Rasmussen Reports
(D)Freudenthal 58%
(R)Hunkins 29%