The Texas Governor's Race

This race will most definately be the weirdest in years.

The Candidates:

(R)Rick Perry, Governor of Texas 2000-Present Lt. Governor of Texas 1999-2000, Texas Commissioner of Agriculture 1991-1999, Texas House of Representitives 1985-1991

(D)Chris Bell, Ex-U.S. Congressman 2003-2005, Houston City Coucilman 1997-2003 & attorney

(I)Carole Keeton Strayhorn, Texas State Comptroller of Public Accounts 1999-present, Texas Railroad Commissioner 1991-1999, Mayor of the city of Austin 1985-1991

(I)Richard "Kinky" Friedman, Country Western Singer & Author

Governor Perry is quite popular but he faces a three way challenge. Bell is the Democratic Challenger, but is quite often at the bottom of polls. Republican turn Independent State Comptroller Carole Strayhorn or as she likes to be called "One Tough Grandma" is a major challenge. She recieved a good bounce after her annoucement and was only 5 points behind Perry but she has lost alot of steam. Kinky Friedman is most likely the biggest suprise of this race. He has received a recent boost in support and is now right in the fight and could very well be the next governor. Current polls show Perry well in the lead but his numbers are slipping and if one of the four candidates dropped out one of them would give Perry a run for his money.

My Prediction
(R)Perry 30%
(I)Staryhorn 25%
(D)Bell 23%
(I)Friedman 20%
Others 2%

The Most Recent Poll.
Rasmussen Reports
(R)Perry 35%
(D)Bell 18%
(I)Strayhorn 18%
(I)Friedman 18%

This is definately a race to watch!